Jun 10, 2025

10 Indian Actresses Who Chose To Adopt Children

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Shobana

Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and actress Shobana adopted her daughter, Anantha Narayani, in 2001. Choosing to remain unmarried, she has dedicated herself to single motherhood with pride and compassion.

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Neelam Kothari

Actress and jewellery designer Neelam, along with her husband Samir Soni, adopted a daughter named Ahana in 2013. The couple had long wished for a child and fulfilled that dream through adoption.

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Sreeleela

Kannada actress Sreeleela adopted two differently-abled children, Guru and Shobhitha, after an emotional visit to an orphanage. She now raises them along with her biological daughter.

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Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee

The couple adopted two sisters, Pooja and Lata, after learning of their difficult circumstances. They view adoption as a way to grow their family and plan to raise all their children together without any distinctions.

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Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali

This TV couple adopted and started sponsoring two children, Khushi and Rajveer, even before having their biological daughter. They continue to raise all three children together as one family.

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Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel Weber adopted Nisha from an orphanage in 2016 and later welcomed twin boys through surrogacy. She has always emphasized her belief in embracing family in every form.

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Mandira Bedi

Mandira and her late husband Raj Kaushal adopted a girl named Tara after years of wanting to expand their family. Already parents to a son named Vir, they had long dreamed of giving him a sister.

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Raveena Tandon

At just 21, Raveena adopted two girls, Pooja and Chaaya, before having biological children later in life. Her decision to raise teenage girls while still young herself was considered bold and ahead of its time.

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Sushmita Sen

One of the most recognized names in adoption, Sushmita Sen adopted her first daughter, Renee, at the age of 25 after a lengthy legal process. She later adopted her second daughter, Alisah, and has spoken openly about how natural motherhood felt to her despite being a single parent.

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