(Clockwise from top left) Ravi Kumar, Anubhav, Padmini with their mothers and Sujata with her daughter. Telegraph pictures

When they say since God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers, they couldn’t be more right. While the world celebrates Mothers’ Day this Sunday, The Telegraph takes a look at the special mother-child bond.

Danseuse Sujata Mohapatra and daughter Preetisha

From being mother and daughter to guru and disciple, eminent Odissi danseuse Sujata Mohapatra and her 12-year-old daughter Preetisha share a unique bond of love and reverence. But both see the other as a great emotional support.

“I still remember the day she was born. She’s the angel I had always waited for,” says Sujata. “From being a wonderful little daughter to a very bright student, she has brought happiness to the family in many ways,” she says.

Preetisha, who has charmed critics with her performances at such a young age, believes she owes her love for dance to her mother.

“During the class, she is my guru and I’m another student, immersed in the lessons of my teacher. But outside class, she is the most affectionate mother who is worried about my education, health and everything else,” says Preetisha.

“I love spending time with her, discussing dance or any other topic. But I miss her when she is in the US or elsewhere for her performances, more so when I have my performances,” she says.

“I feel confident when I see her in the audience,” Preetisha adds.

A bunch of flowers and a surprise hand-crafted present awaits from her daughter awaits Sujata on Sunday morning.

K Ravikumar and his mother K Suryakanta

Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter K. Ravikumar is the pride of the nation. But when it comes to his family, he is an obedient and loyal son. The youngster believes, it is his mother who has inspired him to come so far in his career.

“After my father’s death seven years ago, it has been my amma who struggled, sacrificed and suffered a lot to bring up my sister Preetilata and me. I wish to give her all the happiness in life and I must say a big thanks to amma for being a constant guiding force in our family,” says Ravikumar.

“I am really lucky to be her son and wish to be born again on her lap in all my lives to come. Amma has given me a million things and I would celebrate Mothers’ Day with zeal and gusto,” he says.

His mother K. Suryakanta wishes her son wins an Olympic medal and makes the nation proud.

“I would be more happy when my son gets at least one medal in the forthcoming July 2012 Olympics to be held at London,” she says.

“From tailoring clothes day and night to working in a telephone booth and later as a teacher in an anganwadi centre, I have put in efforts to convert my son’s talent into an asset for the country,” says Suryakanta.

“I’m lucky to have a son like him. He is a dutiful son and I wish he achieves all success in life,” she adds.

Model Ankita Mohapatra and mother Dr Saudamini Mohapatra

A glamorous model with many titles in her kitty, young Ankita Mohapatra believes it is due to her mother Dr Saudamini Mohapatra’s efforts that she has been able to carve a niche in modelling.

The damsel may be away from home (she is training to act in Mumbai) but she believes home is where her heart is.

“Mum has been the most beautiful person I have known.

“She was the one who encouraged me to pursue my dreams in modelling. She has always been more confident about me than I myself was. I love her and would miss her on Mothers’ Day,” says Ankita.

A gynaecologist, Saudamini feels her two daughters, Ankita and Mayuri, have been the greatest gifts of God.

“Bringing up a daughter is always a difficult job especially when one is a working mother. I also had my share of challenges. But I must say bringing up Ankita has been a pleasurable experience. Ankita is a gem of a girl minus her tantrums.

But all her tantrums are over once I am out of sight. So I guess getting to know her tantrums has been my exclusive privilege,” she says.

“I wish for more and more success for Ankita,” she says.

Chess champion Padmini Rout and mother Sasmita Dhal

Touring the world following her chess itinerary, teenage prodigy Padmini Rout gives tough competition to her opponents. But outside her empire of the 64 squares, she is her mother’s pet. The globe trotting chess champion is in Iran for a tournament, but has not missed out on wishing Mother’s Day. Before leaving, she made sure she wished her mother in advance.

“She is very focused on her game when it comes to chess. But at home you can always find her around me. She has been a very sweet daughter,” says mother Sasmita Dhal. Though missing her for the Sunday event, Sasmita is happy and proud of her daughter’s achievements.

“She works very hard and, though she wishes I accompany her during tours, she understands I need to be here for her sister Emily.

“In fact, I’m always worried about her health and food when she is touring since she even skips meals when practicing,” says Sasmita.

Actor Anubhav Mohanty and mother Madhusmita Mohanty

He might be one of the most successful actors of the current generation, but actor Anubhav is just a loving son at home. While the actor is all set to present a number of surprises to his mother on Mothers’ Day, mom Madhusmita Mohanty feels he has been a wonderful son.

“My mother has been a source of inspiration for me. I will spend the entire day with my mother who has always guided me in every walk of life,” says Anubhav.

“She has been taking care of me for all these years and now it is my turn to give her all the happiness that she really deserves,” he says. His mother says, though busy with shooting all the year round, Anubhav makes it a point to spend time at home, whenever he gets an opportunity.

“When at home he makes sure I make some of his favourite dishes,” says Madhusmita, adding that he always takes her advice on important decisions even now.

The actor will be playing a charity match for mentally challenged children at Barabati Stadium on the occasion of Mothers’ Day.