Back in the 90s, the process of adopting a child in any part of the country came with a lot of unwanted questions and controversies. Despite that, many Indian celebrities decided to fight the hard fight and successfully adopted children, and welcomed them into their families. Women like Sushmita Sen and Raveena Tandon opened their hearts and homes to children at the young age of 20-something, knowing very well the responsibilities that came with being a single mom. We still love and respect them, and other celebrities, for standing by their decision and encouraging other hopeful parents to consider adoption.

Subhash Ghai

Meghana Ghai is the biological daughter of Subhash Ghai’s younger brother (who is a producer with Mukta Arts), but was adopted and raised by Subhash and his wife Rehana.

Dibakar Banerjee

Dibakar Banerjee adopted a baby girl from a Mumbai-based orphanage, and is raising her with his wife, Richa.