Mother's Day Special: Relish These 7 Films Which Pay Tribute To Motherhood

There are many exciting ways to celebrate Mother's Day, such as getting her a lovely present she will love, sending her a meaningful poem for Mother's Day, giving her a special song, or honouring her with motherhood quotes. You could also watch some films that display the complex and beautiful bond between mothers and their children.

Here we are with these films which in the end will make you feel beholden to your respective mothers and you along with your mother embark upon a journey that will be more soothing and more engaging.

7 Films About Motherhood

MOM

Sridevi did a great job in this serious story about getting revenge. In Mom, Sridevi played the role of a mother who becomes a vigilante and hunts down those who hurt her daughter. She was persistent in her frantic efforts and did her utmost to ensure the culprits were punished for the heinous crime they had committed against her stepdaughter.

This film and the role of Sridevi smashed the taboo associated with stepmothers and also featured talented actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna in important parts. Mom came out in 2017 and can now be watched on any streaming website.

Nil Battey Sannata

Nil Battey Sannata is a heartwarming story about a mother named Chanda and her daughter Apu who live in Agra. Apu does not work hard in school although she is a kind person, she does not have big aspirations. Chanda wants everything for her daughter. She has indulged herself in four jobs to make ends meet and to help Apu with her future.

After getting to know that her mother is working constantly to ensure her daughter has a bright future, Apu resolves to appear for Indian Administrative Services and burns the midnight oil to clear it. Inspired by her mother's hard work and dedication, Apu gives credit to her mother after she clears the exam.

Gippi

Gippi is a film about a girl named Gippi who's almost a teenager and is finding it difficult to deal with the changes happening to her body. Gippi struggles with dealing with puberty and issues as school.

Divya Dutta plays the role of her ">mother who is always there for her daughter and stands by her side through thick and thin. The film shows how Gippi and her mom have good and bad times in their relationship. As Gippi grows up, her mom helps her deal with puberty and all the changes in her body. Eventually, this makes their bond stronger.

Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment could be a classic film that investigates the complex relationship between a mother and daughter. Coordinated by James L. Brooks, the film depicts the life of a mother and her girl, played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger, respectfully.

The film flawlessly captures the ups and downs of their relationship as they explore the challenges of life, cherish, and misfortune. The film won five Institute Grants, including Best Picture, Best Chief, and Best Performing Artist for Shirley MacLaine.

Taare Zameen Par

The movie made us cry because of the heart-touching song Maa, even if we didn't have a good relationship with our own mothers. The film Taare Zameen Par is about a young boy named Ishan who has trouble reading due to dyslexia and struggles in school.

His family, especially his strict father, doesn't understand him and his struggles. However, Ishan's mom is very caring towards her younger son and their heartwarming relationship won hearts.

Secret Superstar

The main character, Insia Malik, is a girl who is fifteen years old. She really wants to be a singer when she grows up, but her dad doesn't want her to. He was abusive and oppressed her and would hurt his wife if she favoured their daughter.

Despite the challenges, her mother stood by her side and never let her give up on her dreams. For the sake of making her daughter fly, she musters up the courage to get out of a toxic marriage as well.

Paa

Vidya Balan acted as a very loving mother to Auro, who was played by Amitabh Bachchan. Balan played the role of Dr Vidya Bharadwaj, a caring mother who takes care of her son with a rare genetic illness called progeria. Bachchan and Balan's friendly and genuine connection in this film won hearts.

Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor in the film, marking his third time winning the award.

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