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Sophie Choudry and mother Yasmin Choudry reveal lesser-known stories about their relationship
by Mayukh Majumdar | May 9, 2021, 11:30 IST Any 2000s kid who was growing up to the sound of desi pop knows Sophie Choudry. We ve all crooned to
Ek Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya and
Bachke Rehna Re Baba. We ve emulated her mannerisms, her outfits and sometimes, even her accent. She was one of the original cool girls of the new millenium. The secret to this mesmerising cocktail is Yasmin Choudry, Sophie s mother and manager aka momager. She s been with the musician all the way - from bringing her to India, to meeting record producers to signing and closing deals on her behalf. She s the cool mom but also very strong in her values and she s raised her daughter to uphold the same. For Sophie, there s nothing cooler than being passionate about your goals without forgetting your roots. We sat down with the cool girl and her even cooler mum for an exclusive chat. Excerpts . . .