Top 10 Bollywood Mother – Daughter Duos In Business

Top 10 Bollywood Mother – Daughter Duos In Business Hindi Article

Bollywood is blessed with talented families who have graced the screen and entertained millions of people for generations. The children of actors have often entered show business and surprised the audience with their talent and beauty. Here is a list of some of the greatest mother-daughter duos in the Indian entertainment industry.

1. Babita and Karisma Kapoor / Kareena Kapoor Khan

Babita, the daughter of actor Hari Shivdasani was herself a Bollywood actress who made a total of 19 films, till she married Randhir Kapoor and turned into a home-maker. She has starred in successful movies of her times like Farz(1967), Haseena Maan Jayegi(1968), and Kismat(1968). She has two daughters, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Her elder daughter Karisma is one of the most famous actresses of the 1990s and has won several awards including a National Film Award. Some of her movies are Coolie No. 1(1995), Raja Hindustani(1996), Dil To Pagal Hai(1997), Zubeidaa(2001), etc. Babita’s younger daughter Kareena is one of the highest-paid contemporary movie stars. Her notable films include Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham(2001), Chameli(2004), Omkara(2006), Jab We Met(2007), etc. She is happily married to actor Saif Ali Khan and has a kid named, Taimur Ali Khan.

2. Tanuja and Kajol Devgan

Tanuja is an acclaimed yesteryear actress who has starred in several successful films like Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Jewel Thief (1971), etc. Her elder daughter Kajol is a critically and commercially acclaimed actress, starring in films like Baazigar(1993), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(1995), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha(1998), and several others. Her pairing with Shah Rukh Khan is loved by all, and they have starred in numerous blockbusters. Kajol is Ajay Devgan's wife and they have two children.

3. Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor

Shobha Kapoor, the wife of actor Jeetendra, is a producer and managing director of Balaji Telefilms. She runs the company with her daughter Ekta Kapoor, and together they have produced some of the greatest television soap operas like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Pavitra Rishta, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, etc. Their company’s branch Balaji Motion Pictures produces and distributes movies. Some of their productions are Krishna Cottage, The Dirty Picture, Udta Punjab, etc. Together, this mother-daughter duo is responsible for creating iconic shows for the Indian audience.

4. Hema Malini and Esha Deol

Hema Malini is a well-known Indian actress who has starred in very successful films opposite actors like Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, and Dev Anand. She is also a producer, classical dancer, and politician. Her filmography includes Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975), Dream Girl (1977), The Burning Train (1980), etc. She has worked in over a hundred films. Her elder daughter with husband Dharmendra is Esha Deol, but she is not as successful as her mother. However, she has been a part of some hit movies like LOC Kargil (2003), Dhoom (2004), Dus (2005), Kaal (2005), etc. She has also been a judge on MTV Roadies X2.

5. Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan

Sharmila Tagore is a great actress in the Indian film industry, initially known for her bold costumes and roles. She is the owner of two National Film Awards and Padma Bhushan. Her noteworthy films include Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Aradhana (1969), Mausam (1975), etc. She married the Nawab of Pataudi and former Indian cricket captain, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Her youngest daughter Soha Ali Khan is also an actress. She has appeared in Hindi, English, and Bengali movies. Her works include the controversial Bengali film Antar Mahal (2005), Rang De Basanti (2006), Tum Mile (2009), etc. She is married to Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu.

6. Dimple Kapadia and Twinkle/ Rinke Khanna

Dimple made a splash in Bollywood at the age of 16 when she debuted with Raj Kapoor’s production Bobby. She is also a National Award Winner for Best Actress. Her career choices include both commercial and art-house cinema, like Saagar (1985), Kaash (1987), Rudaali (1993), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), etc. She married Rajesh Khanna and had two daughters with him. Her elder daughter Twinkle Khanna is a retired actress and wife of superstar Akshay Kumar. Some of her movies are Barsaat (1995), Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001), Joru Ka Ghulam (2000), etc. Rinke Khanna is an actress too, who has mainly played supporting roles in movies like Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai (2001), Chameli (2003), Jhankaar Beats(2003), etc.

7. Sarika and Shruti/ Akshara Haasan

Sarika debuted as a child actor and went on to become a successful actress. She has starred in films like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Jaani Dushman (1979), Satte Pe Satta (1982), Bheja Fry (2007), etc. She married Kamal Haasan in 1988 and had two daughters with him before getting divorced in 2004. Her elder daughter Shruti Haasan has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies like Oh My Friend (2011), Gabbar Singh (2012), Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Gabbar is Back (2015), etc. Her younger sister Akshara Haasan made her debut in 2015 with the film Shamitabh.

8. Soni Razdan and Alia Bhatt

Soni Razdan is a theater actress who has also worked in TV serials and Bollywood movies. Her daughter Alia Bhatt is one of the most loved contemporary actors. Alia has films like Student of the Year (2012), Highway (2014), 2 States (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018, etc.) to her credit.

9. Aparna Sen and Konkona Sen Sharma

Aparna Sen is a brilliant actress and director who has mainly worked in Bengali cinema. She is one of the best directors of contemporary movies. Her daughter Konkona Sen Sharma achieved success in Bollywood by appearing mostly in independent films and parallel cinema. She has acted in films like Mr. and Mrs. Iye r(2002), Omkara (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), etc.

10. Moon Moon Sen and Raima Sen / Riya Sen

Moon Moon Sen is the daughter of the legendary actress Suchitra Sen. She has worked in Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. Overall, she has acted in over 60 films and about 50 television series. Her daughters Riya and Raima Sen have been moderately successful in the Hindi film industry.