Star-Parents Get Priceless Gifts From ‘Tiny Treasures’

When it comes to gifting, sentiments are more important than the price tag. A humble gift from the heart is priceless! Millions of hearts melted across the world recently when Alia Bhatt Kapoor shared a photo of a “lunch plate” her daughter Raha made from play clay. The tiny rotis and sabzis, all crafted with a toddler’s creativity. “THE BEST MEAL I’VE EVER RECEIVED,” Alia wrote, proving that even the most stylish and rich actors find joy in humble oven-baked creations that are inedible. Psychologist Seema Desai from Kerala, says “When children make gifts, they express themselves in ways language can’t always capture. These creations are like small time capsules for parents— they never age.’’

The Art Of Gifting

In a world of glamour and shine, we would expect celebrities to live a different life from ours, one that is filled with luxury and designer tags. From private jets to multi-crore endorsements, glitzy red carpets and heavy carats. Even when the lights go out, celebrities are not afraid to be REAL with us. They give us a peek into their personal lives, where their children paint in clay, crayon, and let their childhood imagination run free. Across continents and cultures, famous families are redefining what gifting means, rooting it not in extravagance but in emotion, creativity, and legacy.

Homemade Hallmarks

The Rock, AKA Dwayne Johnson, a professional wrestler-turned-actor has won many WWE championships. On screen, this massive muscle monster can beat a dozen villains to a pulp, but when it comes to his little daughters, Rock is a softie. Despite gifting cars and houses to friends and family over the years, his most prized possession is far humbler — his daughter applying ‘make-up’ on her ‘Daddy’ to make him look beautiful before he left for the gym! The colourful wig, red rouge cheeks, pink lipstick and Rock’s loving smile as he sat patiently for the ‘magical makeover’ made millions of women go weak in their knees.

These gifts don’t sparkle the way that they would usually on Instagram when a celebrity buys diamonds. But instead, they add a soft touch to the industry that always puts on a show. These private moments of affection and sentiment remind fans that celebrities too, have glimpses of an ordinary life like ours. Even after all their fame, stars are just like us when it comes to what truly touches the heart.

Legacy Over Luxury

The Bachchan family is known for its discipline and legacy gifting. Amitabh Bachchan has handed down watches, pens, and even his collection of poetry books to son Abhishek. These aren’t just objects — they are touchstones of identity, intellect, and familial pride. Zoya Merchant, luxury gifting consultant, says, “Even in high-net-worth circles, the trend is shifting. Celebrities now want gifts that tell stories — an heirloom, a handwritten note, something handmade by their child. It’s about legacy and love, not logos anymore.”

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee often recounts how his mother gifted him her old silk sarees, which he later upcycled into pieces for his debut collection. Today, Sabyasachi is one of India’s most iconic couturiers, but the seed of his empire was stitched into a mother’s old drape. Sometimes, heirlooms don’t just preserve history—they shape the future.

Gifting in celebrity circles is also about the family heirlooms that get passed down as stories stitched into jewellery, books, and keepsakes. David and Victoria Beckham, for example, have spoken about saving pieces of jewellery — including Victoria’s iconic engagement ring — to pass down to their daughter, Harper. “It’s not just a ring,” Victoria noted in an interview. “It’s a part of our story, a memory she can hold.”

Personal Over Pricey

While heirlooms connect us to the past, the reality is that these gifts are truly priceless — the ones made by love. There’s something raw, unfiltered, and deeply touching about a drawing or a poem made with small, clumsy hands and a whole lot of heart.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas made headlines not for giving Nick a Rolex or a Bentley, but for a tender image of her daughter Malti Marie featured on her Instagram. Malti was seen confidently applying lipstick to her mom and calling it “pink.” Priyanka gently corrected her, saying, “It’s red lipstick,” and thanked her when the makeover was done. In another picture, Malti was seen painting her mom's nails while sitting on the floor, captioning the post “A quick NYC moment”. Nothing like a little mini mani-pedi would hurt.

Similarly, Vamika Sharma, daughter of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, too, has long preferred the personal touch — she recently melted hearts again on Father’s Day. While traveling with Virat, Anushka took to Instagram to wish him on behalf of their children, sharing a touching picture of a painting featuring daughter Vamika’s tiny footprint. The artwork, marked with the words “Father’s Day” in bright red and a heart, quickly went viral. “How can one person be so good at so many things! Baffling… we LOVE YOU,” she captioned the post, proving that even a small stamp of love can leave a massive emotional imprint. Ritika Thakur, a Mumbai-based mom and pottery shop owner says, “My son made me a misshapen ceramic cup, and it’s still the most used mug in my kitchen. I feel anything made by our kids means so much to any parent, and it should— it's a piece of them.’’

Ultimate Return Gifts

The culture of gifting in celebrity families is an evolving form of giving back. Many stars encourage their kids to donate their toys and clothes to NGOS or create handmade gifts. In a landscape often blinded by paparazzi flashbulbs and glittering lifestyles, these honest to goodness stories offer a rare glimpse into the quieter corners of celebrity life. Creativity is currency, and emotion is wealth – whether it’s a small piece of paper or a clay lunch from home. Every gift tells a story. The cost of these gifts and gestures is invaluable.