MID-DAY (December 24, 2017)

Industry artistes on who showers them with gifts, inspiration and affection all year round

Kailash Kher
My [late] mother and father are my Santa Clauses. They taught me the art of giving. I feel their presence in the appreciation and love that I get for my deeds. Even though they are not physically present, I feel their guidance in my instinct and conscience.


Yo Yo Honey Singh
My father, Sardaar Sarabjit Singh, is my Santa Claus. He’s the most hard-working person I’ve seen. [Being a mechanical engineer] he would travel for months on work, so that he could provide my younger sister and me with the best.


Sonakshi Sinha
My dad [Shatrughan Sinha] has been my Santa Claus. He would travel for work often, and whenever he returned, he was never empty-handed. Dad would always bring back a doll, or the latest toy, or a souvenir.


Shamita Shetty
It’s definitely my sister [Shilpa Shetty Kundra]. No matter how busy she is, she is always there for me. Every year, I make a list, and let her know what I want. Come Christmas, whether I’ve been naughty or nice, I have always been rewarded. She is my friend, mentor and my super sexy Santa too.


Shekhar Ravjiani
Every child that make me smile and every listener who expresses his/her love for my music, is my Santa. I celebrate Christmas every day. With my current bearded look, I think I am also starting to resemble Santa.


Saiyami Kher
The Santa in my life is Gulzar saab. He is full of life. Every time I meet him, he gifts me a wonderful book. He brings a smile to my face. I wish the world had more people like him.

Swara Bhaskar
My parents have been my Santas, always getting me gifts when I least expect to receive any. And now, Sonam Kapoor and my Nil Battey Sannata director, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, play that role. Both are constantly spoiling me.