Mother's Day 2024: Mom Characters Of Bollywood Who Broke Stereotypical Portrayal

Now mothers of Bollywood have become more free-spirited and free-thinking for their families and themselves.

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The Bollywood industry is evolving and so are the characters. The role is ‘mother’, which is an essential aspect in most of the Hindi movies is now transforming. It is no longer confined to women being mute and crying in the corner or being the martyr for their family’s happiness, now moms are badass, strong and modern. The characters have beautifully evolved into strong mothers who defy stereotypes and have become more free-spirited and free-thinking for their families and themselves.

Revathi: Margarita With A Straw

Revathi in "Margarita With A Straw" delivered a groundbreaking performance portraying a mother to a child with Cerebral Palsy, whose daughter was navigating challenges in expressing her sexuality. It was definitely a challenging and complex role to undertake. This movie is streaming on Netflix.

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

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Sridevi: English Vinglish

Sridevi in "English Vinglish" embodied a highly relatable character, Shashi, who deeply cares for her family and strives to understand them completely. Balancing others' needs with one's own desires can be tough, but Sri Devi's portrayal resonated deeply, showcasing her immense talent. This movie is available on JioCinema and Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Tabu: Drishyam

Tabu in "Drishyam" portrayed a powerful female character as a determined and relentless cop seeking justice for her son's death. Her role as a fierce investigator seeking retribution throughout the film truly highlighted her exceptional acting skills. You can watch this movie on Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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