Sania Mirza and her mother Nasima share more than a mother-daughter bond. They also share a birthday. On Thursday, November 15, as the Indian ace's 21st birthday broke, Nasima, along with husband Imran and younger daughter Anam, watched as wonder gave way to joy, when an unsuspecting Sania, was led into a surprise party, the family had organised for her and her close group of friends at a luxury hotel in Hyderabad.
"She had absolutely no clue, it was a total surprise," Nasima said. "I was doing the planning with Anam and Rucha (Sania's best friend). Each time I would step out of the room to take or make a call in the last few days, Sania would ask, why do you have to leave the room to make a call? It was worth all the effort. In the evening, Sania wanted to know if we had anything planned. I told her we had nothing planned. Later, some of her friends brought her to the party hall, making some excuse, and she was thrilled. You could see it on her face."
Unlike in the days of Nasima's youth, birthdays these days, especially a one as significant as the number 21, take on a whole different hue. "When I was growing up, it was just another birthday. I was married by the time I was 23," Nasima said. "It is important, however, to be aware of the significance of the occasion to today's youngsters. With my daughters, one 14 and the other 21, I have always believed in a dialogue. I listen to what they have to say and in turn they listen to what I have to say to them. Parenting is about understanding, it is give and take."
"Sania has been an obedient daughter," Nasima added. "She has been that all her 21 years. On this special day, I wish her another four or five great years in tennis, and then I wish she settles down. Whether she chooses to carry on playing after that is her choice, but I would like to see her settle down. Most of all I wish God grants her the strength to face whatever life has in store for her, on and off the court."
"She has been an exceptional child," Nasima said. "I am proud of her every moment of the day. There are also those extra special moments, like during the American hardcourt circuit this summer, all the nice things commentators and other players were saying about her. It's a nice to know that you have done well by your children."
All in all it was an emotional day for the birthday mom. "My younger daughter (Anam, 14) surprised me with a cake. Sania bought me a watch and for the first time in 22 years of my married life my husband went to a boutique picked the material and had a suit made for me. It's beautiful, it fits perfectly and I am wearing it today," Nasima enthused. "But really the best birthday gift my husband could give me is my daughter. Nothing can top that. My wish for her is that she can one day be the world's number 1 player. I believe she can."
Source: http://sports.indiatimes.com/Surprise_birthday_party_for_Sania/articleshow/2544303.cms
"She had absolutely no clue, it was a total surprise," Nasima said. "I was doing the planning with Anam and Rucha (Sania's best friend). Each time I would step out of the room to take or make a call in the last few days, Sania would ask, why do you have to leave the room to make a call? It was worth all the effort. In the evening, Sania wanted to know if we had anything planned. I told her we had nothing planned. Later, some of her friends brought her to the party hall, making some excuse, and she was thrilled. You could see it on her face."
Unlike in the days of Nasima's youth, birthdays these days, especially a one as significant as the number 21, take on a whole different hue. "When I was growing up, it was just another birthday. I was married by the time I was 23," Nasima said. "It is important, however, to be aware of the significance of the occasion to today's youngsters. With my daughters, one 14 and the other 21, I have always believed in a dialogue. I listen to what they have to say and in turn they listen to what I have to say to them. Parenting is about understanding, it is give and take."
"Sania has been an obedient daughter," Nasima added. "She has been that all her 21 years. On this special day, I wish her another four or five great years in tennis, and then I wish she settles down. Whether she chooses to carry on playing after that is her choice, but I would like to see her settle down. Most of all I wish God grants her the strength to face whatever life has in store for her, on and off the court."
"She has been an exceptional child," Nasima said. "I am proud of her every moment of the day. There are also those extra special moments, like during the American hardcourt circuit this summer, all the nice things commentators and other players were saying about her. It's a nice to know that you have done well by your children."
All in all it was an emotional day for the birthday mom. "My younger daughter (Anam, 14) surprised me with a cake. Sania bought me a watch and for the first time in 22 years of my married life my husband went to a boutique picked the material and had a suit made for me. It's beautiful, it fits perfectly and I am wearing it today," Nasima enthused. "But really the best birthday gift my husband could give me is my daughter. Nothing can top that. My wish for her is that she can one day be the world's number 1 player. I believe she can."
Source: http://sports.indiatimes.com/Surprise_birthday_party_for_Sania/articleshow/2544303.cms
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