9 Indian Celebrities Who Took Their Mother’s Surname

Published by: ABP Live

Prateik Smita Babbar

In a recent interview, Prateik revealed that he had no bond with his father or his family. As a tribute to his late mother, actress Smita Patil, he decided to adopt her surname.

Masaba Gupta

Fashion designer and actress Masaba Gupta, daughter of actress Neena Gupta and cricketer Vivian Richards, proudly carries her mother’s surname.

Konkona Sen Sharma

A powerhouse performer known for films like Wake Up Sid, Konkona Sen Sharma continues the legacy of her mother, acclaimed filmmaker and actress Aparna Sen, by using her surname.

Saira Banu

The legendary actress and wife of Dilip Kumar retained her mother Naseem Banu’s surname. Naseem Banu was a renowned actress, while Saira’s father, Mian Ehsanul Haq, was a film producer.

Mallika Sherawat

Born Reema Lamba, the actress adopted her mother Santosh Sherawat’s maiden name when she entered Bollywood.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

The actress incorporates her mother’s middle and last name, Ruth Prabhu, into her own. Her mother’s name before marriage was Ninette Ruth.

Aditi Rao Hydari

Hailing from two royal lineages, Aditi Rao Hydari honors both her parents by using their surnames.

Lisa Haydon

Born to an Anglo-Australian father, Lisa Haydon chose to use her mother’s Indian surname Haydon for her professional career.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The visionary filmmaker behind Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat honors his mother, Leela Bhansali, by using her name as his middle name, acknowledging her influence and sacrifices.