Bollywood sings to their moms

As you click on, please do check out these stars singing a special song for their moms.

Mahi Gill, actress
Claim to fame: Dev D, Gulaal

Fondest Ma memory: My mother has always stood by me in whatever I did. There was a time when -- I was still in school in those days -- I sneaked the car out of the house, and unfortunately, had an accident. I was not hurt but the car was badly damaged.

I came home, and parked the car without telling anyone anything. Nobody knew who did it until one day, my mother found out I was the culprit. But she never scolded me. That meant a lot to me.

Fondest Ma memory: I was extremely bad in Maths. One day, my mother spent the whole day teaching me, but I just could not get it right. So she started hitting me with a ruler and soon the ruler broke.

Instead of crying, I started laughing and asked her what she would hit me with now that the ruler had broken. She started laughing too. But of course, after that, she started hitting me with her hand.

My mom is very special to me because she stood by me when I was struggling. I remember when I told her I want to join films, she said that she didn't know anyone who could help me and suggested that I look for a proper job instead.

But seeing my convictions, she stood by me and kept pushing me. She attended the first day first show of my first film.

Favourite cine mom: Everyone loves Nargisji in Mother India. But I also like Reemaji (Lagoo) in Maine Pyar Kiya. She was today's mom. Everybody felt their mom should be like that -- very friendly.

Fondest ma memory: I am a mama's girl. I came to Mumbai with my father, so I missed her a lot. Later, she gave up her job of teaching music, and shifted to Mumbai. She's sacrificed her career twice -- when I was born and later, when I was starting my career -- so I owe her a lot.

When I was small, my mother would buy me Barbie dolls every time I excelled in class or won a competition. Today, I have 75 Barbie dolls. They are still my priced possession.

Kailash Kher, singer
Claim to fame: Allah Ke Bande (Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2), Ya Rabba (Salaam-e-Ishq), and albums, Kailasa and Jhoomo Re.

Fondest ma memory: All mothers are very nice and simple. But mine is the simplest mother of all. It's been seven years since my career started. But last year my mother lovingly asked me, 'bete tu aaj-kal kya kaam karta hai?'

Now, my songs are doing well, my photographs appear in the newspapers, I have got awards, and come on television, and yet my mother asks me that! I told her that I sing. So she said, 'Woh toh tu pehle bhi karta tha, aaj kal kya kaam karta hai?'

I changed many jobs and businesses before, so my mother would always be worried about me. It became very difficult for her to keep track of what I did. She's a very simple woman from a village.

Monali Thakur, singer
Claim to fame: Zara zara touch me (Race), Meow (Golmaal Returns)

Fondest ma memory: There were times when I fought with my mother. But we would patch up immediately. During my struggling days, mom and I came to Mumbai while dad stayed back in Kolkata. I know it was very difficult for her to leave home and come with me to Mumbai, and struggle, but she never sulked.

I would be out the whole day meeting people for a break and she would be waiting for me at home. I felt very guilty but she always made sure that I didn't feel that way.

Shilpa Rao, singer
Claim to fame: Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno), Saiyaan Re (Salaam-e-Ishq).

Fondest ma memory: My mother was always by my side whenever I did anything -- whether it was right or wrong. Mothers are like this I guess. They are the best people in the world. When I got my first Screen award, I gave it to her.

Bela Shende, singer
Claim to fame: Man Mohana (Jodhaa Akbar).

Fondest ma memory: My mother is my biggest support. She's been with me at all my recordings. She knows what my mood is even before I realise it. When I come back from a hectic day, she makes my favourite dishes. She is equally inclined towards music, so all my songs are dedicated to her.

I remember the time I was giving my board exams, which clashed with the finals of Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. It was a very crucial time in my life. I was very upset because both were very important for me. She understood my tension and would motivate me.

Bappi Lahiri, singer/ composer
Claim to fame: Don't we all know!

Fondest ma memory: Whatever I am today is because of my mother, Bashabi Lahiri, a classical singer. She thought me singing. My father Aparesh was a good singer too, but I learnt more from my mother.

Anu Malik, singer/composer
Claim to fame: Needs no introduction!

Fondest ma memory: I have tears in my eyes whenever I think of this incident. I was nine when my parents were packing me off to a boarding school. My mother stood strong while I was crying. I thought that if she was cool, I should also be cool about it.

When I got into the car and turned back, I saw her break down and cry. I ran to her and hugged her tight. Even today when I hug her, I get vivid memories of that day.