Bollywood has consistently attempted to portray the concept of a “mother” in a variety of ways. She had previously been characterized as someone who was always charged with bringing love and serenity to her family. Mothers in Bollywood are now playing more progressive roles, a characteristic that is still present in the majority of film protagonists. In Bollywood films, moms are now more free-spirited and open-minded as they make every effort to secure the well-being of their families and themselves, shattering these restrictions. Here are several Bollywood mothers who broke the boundaries to captivate us with their powerful performances on Mother’s Day 2023. Scroll down to read more about Mother’s Day 2023: Bollywood Mothers Who Broke Stereotypes.
Mother’s Day 2023: Bollywood Mothers Who Broke Stereotypes
English Vinglish
The protagonist of this tale, Shashi, runs a modest company that sells snacks. She enrolls in an English class because she wants to combat her inner anxiety and learn new things, as well as to stop her husband and daughter from making fun of her limited command of the language.
Drishyam
Tabu portrays a powerful female role in the film Drishyam. She is a cop who devotes the entirety of her film to exacting retribution for the loss of her kid, and she does it brilliantly. There isn’t a single moment where Tabu doesn’t brighten the screen with her presence thanks to her excellent portrayal as a strong female cop.
Dostana
Every time she is in, her portrayal of a Punjabi mother steals the show. You will undoubtedly giggle at scenes where she finds out her kid is homosexual, while you will sob at the part where she accepts her son Abhishek and John Abraham’s sexual orientation as a family. She always pulls it off with style and reality, whether it’s comical or depressing.
Paa
In the film Paa, which is about a boy with a rare and disabling genetic ailment, Vidya plays a strong single mother who struggles to raise her child while dealing with the disease’s many difficulties. She is a professional and diligent woman who looks out for him and does what she thinks is best for her son Auro.
MOM
In the movie, Mom, Sri Devi portrays a vengeful mother whose stepdaughter was sexually abused at a party and who vows to ruin the life of the four offenders who got away with it. Her persona, “Devki,” is an incredible representation of inspiring strength. But the best part of this performance is that it doesn’t simply have amazing moments; her entire character growth and her sheer presence speak volumes.
Jazbaa
After a brief absence, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her big-screen comeback with a powerful portrayal of this single mother-turned-lawyer-turned-badass. The plot centers on a lawyer who, after her daughter is taken, is forced to represent a brutal criminal.
Margarita With A Straw
In the 2014 film Margarita with a Straw, Kalki Koechlin played a young Indian girl with cerebral palsy who was coming to America for her college studies and who developed maturity as a result of her complicated relationship with a blind girl. The talented Revathi plays the character of her mother. It is quite amazing how she portrays a mother with cerebral palsy whose daughter has difficulty expressing her sexuality.
Mai
The Chaudhary family, which consists of two brothers and their spouses and kids, lives in nearby houses in the same colony and is the focus of Mai. A middle-class wife, mother, and volunteer nurse personally experience a catastrophe that alters her worldview forever. She is suddenly drawn down a rabbit hole of violence, criminality, and power. Sakshi Tanwar portrays Sheel. A mother who is driven to learn the truth about what happened to her daughter Supriya. The character is portrayed by “Grahan” star Wamiqa Gabbi, in the show.
Shakuntala Devi
The late Shakuntala Devi, known as the “human computer” for her innate capacity to perform intricate calculations in a matter of seconds, is the subject of the movie, which is based on her life. Her personal life was in shambles as the world recognized her skill and showered her with accolades. Her daughter felt distant, and her spouse was unable to keep up with her accomplishments. The narrative demonstrates how women are much more than just mothers. Sanya Malhotra portrays the part of Anupama, Shakuntala’s daughter, and Amit Sadh and Jisshu Sengupta also play important roles. Vidya Balan plays the title role.
Secret Superstar
The bravery it takes for a mother to confront oppression and violence within the family to defend her children is portrayed in this Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao movie. The Advait Chandan-directed film raises important questions regarding why a girl’s right to pursue her aspirations is often restricted for one reason or another. And why, if she wants to achieve in our society, must she conceal who she is? It is Meher Vij’s performance as Insia’s mother Najma that serves as the movie’s pounding heart. Insia (Zaira Wasim) is a musically minded girl. She emerges from anonymity to make a victorious appearance at an award event. In addition to Aamir Khan, Raj Arjun, and Mona Ambegaonkar also appear in supporting roles in the movie.
Nil Battey Sannata
The film is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. It offers a welcome perspective on the type of mother that traditional Hindi film ignores. A housekeeper with the tenacity to overcome the hurdles and open up the world to her young daughter’s infinite possibilities. Chanda Sahay, a high school dropout and single mother, is played by Swara Bhaskar with charming cheerfulness. Chanda is a determined mother who will stop at nothing to raise Apu (Riya Shukla) to be a smart woman. Even though she had dropped out of high school. She enrolled in the same institution.
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