{"id":14432,"date":"2026-05-09T16:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=14432"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:42:50","slug":"mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mothers of Cinema: Iconic Women Who Redefined Motherhood On Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody remembers every scene from a film. But somehow, everyone remembers the mother.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Sridevi_The_Mother_Who_Made_Audiences_Feel_Seen\" >Sridevi: The Mother Who Made Audiences Feel Seen<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#English_Vinglish\" >English Vinglish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Mom\" >Mom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Kajol_Mothers_Who_Loved_Fiercely_Fearlessly\" >Kajol: Mothers Who Loved Fiercely &amp; Fearlessly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Helicopter_Eela\" >Helicopter Eela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Salaam_Venky\" >Salaam Venky<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Rani_Mukerji_Strength_Wrapped_In_Emotions\" >Rani Mukerji: Strength Wrapped In Emotions.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Mrs_Chatterjee_vs_Norway\" >Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Mardaani\" >Mardaani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Nargis_The_Woman_Who_Defined_Motherhood_In_Indian_Cinema\" >Nargis: The Woman Who Defined Motherhood In Indian Cinema.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Mother_India\" >Mother India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Jaya_Bachchan_The_Quiet_Emotional_Heart_Of_Family_Films\" >Jaya Bachchan: The Quiet Emotional Heart Of Family Films<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Kabhi_Khushi_Kabhie_Gham\" >Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Reema_Lagoo_The_Mother_Everyone_Felt_Comforted_By\" >Reema Lagoo: The Mother Everyone Felt Comforted By<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Hum_Aapke_Hain_Koun%E2%80%A6\" >Hum Aapke Hain Koun&#8230;!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Neena_Gupta_Redefining_Modern_Motherhood_With_Honesty\" >Neena Gupta: Redefining Modern Motherhood With Honesty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Badhaai_Ho\" >Badhaai Ho<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Meher_Vij_The_Quiet_Strength_Behind_Every_Dream\" >Meher Vij: The Quiet Strength Behind Every Dream<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Secret_Superstar\" >Secret Superstar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Rakhee_Gulzar_The_Face_Of_Faith_Emotional_Strength\" >Rakhee Gulzar: The Face Of Faith &amp; Emotional Strength<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Karan_Arjun\" >Karan Arjun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Farida_Jalal_The_Mother_Who_Understood_Her_Children\" >Farida Jalal: The Mother Who Understood Her Children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Dilwale_Dulhania_Le_Jayenge\" >Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Kirron_Kher_Bringing_Humour_Warmth_To_Motherhood\" >Kirron Kher: Bringing Humour &amp; Warmth To Motherhood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Dostana\" >Dostana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Ratna_Pathak_Shah_The_Realistic_Modern_Mother\" >Ratna Pathak Shah: The Realistic Modern Mother<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Kapoor_Sons\" >Kapoor &amp; Sons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#Why_The_Mothers_Of_Cinema_Stay_With_Us_Forever\" >Why The Mothers Of Cinema Stay With Us Forever<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/mothers-of-cinema-bollywoods-most-iconic-mother-roles\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The woman who waited near the front door long after everyone had fallen asleep. The mother pretends not to be worried as her child steps out into the world. The quiet sacrifices hidden inside everyday routines. The love that never asks for recognition but somehow holds entire families together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why mothers in the cinema stay unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are not always the loudest characters in the story, but they are often the emotional soul of it. Whether through strength, sacrifice, humour, or resilience, these women made audiences laugh, cry, heal, and reflect on their own relationships with their mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, Indian cinema has given audiences some extraordinary maternal characters, portrayed by equally extraordinary actresses. From Sridevi\u2019s deeply relatable Shashi Godbole in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/english-vinglish\/0-0-2428\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Vinglish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Rani Mukerji\u2019s fearless Debika Chatterjee in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, these performances changed how motherhood was portrayed on screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Mother\u2019s Day approaches, there is no better time to celebrate the mothers of cinema who gave audiences some of the best movies about mothers, emotional family movies, and unforgettable stories that continue connecting across generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movies to watch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your mom on Mother&#8217;s Day, timeless dramas, or emotional Mother&#8217;s Day movies, these iconic women deserve the spotlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sridevi_The_Mother_Who_Made_Audiences_Feel_Seen\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sridevi: The Mother Who Made Audiences Feel Seen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some actresses perform roles. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/sridevi\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sridevi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lived them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her mother&#8217;s character felt deeply personal because it reflected the women audiences already knew, mothers who quietly carried families while slowly losing pieces of themselves along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Vinglish\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Vinglish<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Shashi Godbole<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one of the most beloved performances of her career &#8211; English Vinglish, Sridevi played Shashi Godbole, a homemaker constantly underestimated by her family for struggling with English. During a trip to New York, she enrols in an English-language course and slowly rediscovers her confidence and individuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/adil-hussain\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adil Hussain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appeared as Satish, her husband, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/navika-kotia\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navika Kotia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played her daughter Sapna, whose careless remarks often hurt Shashi emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film became one of the best Mother&#8217;s Day movies because it highlighted how often mothers are taken for granted in their own homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mom<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Devki Sabarwal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Mom, Sridevi portrayed Devki Sabarwal, a fiercely protective mother seeking justice for her daughter after a traumatic incident changes their lives forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/sajal-ali\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sajal Ali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played Arya, her daughter, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/akshaye-khanna\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshaye Khanna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appeared as detective Mathew Francis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/nawazuddin-siddiqui\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nawazuddin Siddiqui<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivered a memorable performance as private investigator Daya Shankar Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role showed motherhood not only as nurturing but also as fearless, powerful, and emotionally relentless.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kajol_Mothers_Who_Loved_Fiercely_Fearlessly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kajol: Mothers Who Loved Fiercely &amp; Fearlessly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/kajol\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kajol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought emotional honesty to motherhood in a way that felt raw, messy, and beautifully human. Her performances reflected women trying to hold onto themselves while giving everything to their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helicopter_Eela\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicopter Eela<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Mandira \u201cEela\u201d Rathod<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kajol starred as Eela Rathod, a single mother deeply attached to her son who struggles to rebuild her dreams and identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/riddhi-sen\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riddhi Sen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played her son Vivaan, whose growing independence creates emotional distance between them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film explored the emotional complexity of motherhood, making Helicopter Eela one of the most relatable movies for mothers in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salaam_Venky\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaam Venky<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Noyonika Sengupta<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/salaam-venky\/0-0-1z5301299\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaam Venky<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kajol portrayed Noyonika Sengupta, a devoted mother caring for her terminally ill son while fighting to protect his dignity and wishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/vishal-jethwa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vishal Jethwa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played Venky, whose emotional bond with his mother forms the heart of the story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kajol\u2019s deeply emotional performance made the film unforgettable for audiences looking for heartfelt <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/family\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movies to watch with family<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rani_Mukerji_Strength_Wrapped_In_Emotions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Mukerji: Strength Wrapped In Emotions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few actresses portray emotional strength as strongly as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/rani-mukerji\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Mukerji<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her performances often combine vulnerability with strong determination, making her mother&#8217;s characters impossible to ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mrs_Chatterjee_vs_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Debika Chatterjee<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Mukerji delivered one of her strongest performances as Debika Chatterjee in the movie Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. A mother fighting an entire legal system to regain custody of her children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her emotional intensity turned the film into one of the most talked-about Mother&#8217;s Day special movie recommendations in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mardaani\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mardaani<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Shivani Shivaji Roy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not a traditional mother role, Rani Mukerji\u2019s Shivani Shivaji Roy carried a deeply protective maternal instinct while fighting against child trafficking and exploitation in the movie Mardaani.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The character represents strength, protection and fearless compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nargis_The_Woman_Who_Defined_Motherhood_In_Indian_Cinema\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nargis: The Woman Who Defined Motherhood In Indian Cinema.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long before modern family dramas and emotional thrillers, Nargis gave the Indian cinema one of its most timeless portrayals of motherhood. Her performances carried dignity, sacrifice, and emotional strength, shaping how mothers were written on screen for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mother_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Radha<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/nargis\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nargis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portrayed Radha, a village woman who raised her children amid poverty, hardship, and suffering while refusing to compromise her morals and dignity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even today, Mother India remains one of the most iconic Mother&#8217;s Day movies in Indian cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaya_Bachchan_The_Quiet_Emotional_Heart_Of_Family_Films\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaya Bachchan: The Quiet Emotional Heart Of Family Films<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/jaya-bachchan\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaya Bachchan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> never needed dramatic monologues to portray motherhood. Her strength came through silence, emotional warmth, and expressions that communicated everything audiences needed to feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kabhi_Khushi_Kabhie_Gham\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Nandini Raichand<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaya Bachchan played Nandini Raichand in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, a loving mother emotionally connected to her son despite years of separation and family conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/amitabh-bachchan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amitabh Bachchan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as Yashvardhan Raichand and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/shah-rukh-khan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shah Rukh Khan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as Rahul, her performance became one of the film&#8217;s emotional anchors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reema_Lagoo_The_Mother_Everyone_Felt_Comforted_By\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reema Lagoo: The Mother Everyone Felt Comforted By<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an entire generation of audiences, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/reema-lagoo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reema Lagoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came across less as an actress and more like home. Her affection and effortless emotional presence made her one of Bollywood&#8217;s most beloved mother figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hum_Aapke_Hain_Koun%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hum Aapke Hain Koun&#8230;!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Mrs Sharma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Mrs Sharma, Reema Lagoo portrayed a caring, affectionate mother at the centre of a joyful family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her comforting presence made <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/hum-aapke-hain-koun\/0-0-17757\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hum Aapke Hain Koun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the most loved family movies for Mother&#8217;s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neena_Gupta_Redefining_Modern_Motherhood_With_Honesty\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neena Gupta: Redefining Modern Motherhood With Honesty<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/neena-gupta\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neena Gupta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought realism to motherhood in a way that felt refreshing and fearless. Her performances reflected women navigating judgement, family expectations, ageing, and emotional vulnerability with honesty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badhaai_Ho\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Badhaai Ho<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Priyamvada Kaushik<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neena Gupta played Priyamvada Kaushik in Badhaai Ho, a middle-aged mother dealing with an unexpected pregnancy while facing awkward family reactions and societal pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/gajraj-rao\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gajraj Rao<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portrayed her husband Jeetender, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/ayushmann-khurrana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayushmann Khurrana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played their son Nakul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her grounded performance challenged stereotypes around motherhood and age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meher_Vij_The_Quiet_Strength_Behind_Every_Dream\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meher Vij: The Quiet Strength Behind Every Dream<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the strongest mothers in cinema are not loud or dramatic. They support quietly, protect silently, and continue loving even when life becomes painful. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/meher-vij\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meher Vij<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portrayed that beautifully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secret_Superstar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secret Superstar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Najma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meher Vij played Najma, a woman quietly supporting her daughter\u2019s dreams while surviving an abusive marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/zaira-wasim\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zaira Wasim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starred as Insia, the aspiring singer whose confidence grows through her mother\u2019s emotional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emotional bond between them made the film Secret Superstar one of the most touching movies to watch with your mom on Mother&#8217;s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rakhee_Gulzar_The_Face_Of_Faith_Emotional_Strength\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakhee Gulzar: The Face Of Faith &amp; Emotional Strength<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/rakhee-gulzar\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakhee Gulzar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought emotional intensity to motherhood through characters filled with hope, grief, and unwavering belief. Her mother&#8217;s roles became unforgettable because they balanced vulnerability with incredible strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karan_Arjun\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karan Arjun<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Sujata<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakhee Gulzar portrayed Sujata, a grieving mother who never loses faith that her sons will return to her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/salman-khan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salman Khan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, she delivered an emotional performance that became one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/karan-arjun\/0-0-275815\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karan Arjun&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defining moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Farida_Jalal_The_Mother_Who_Understood_Her_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farida Jalal: The Mother Who Understood Her Children<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/farida-jalal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farida Jalal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often portrayed mothers who balanced traditional family values with emotional understanding. Her warmth made her one of the most relatable maternal figures in Hindi cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dilwale_Dulhania_Le_Jayenge\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Sayeeda Khan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farida Jalal played Sayeeda Khan, Simran\u2019s supportive mother who quietly understands her daughter\u2019s emotions even within a strict household.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her role added emotional softness to one of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/bollywood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bollywood\u2019s most iconic films<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirron_Kher_Bringing_Humour_Warmth_To_Motherhood\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirron Kher: Bringing Humour &amp; Warmth To Motherhood<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every cinematic mother is emotional and serious. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/kirron-kher\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirron Kher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought humour, energy, and warmth to motherhood, creating characters with whom audiences instantly connected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dostana\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dostana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Kamaljit Saran<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirron Kher played Kamaljit Saran, a lively Punjabi mother known for her comic timing and affectionate personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her entertaining performance added humour and charm to the film, making her one of Bollywood\u2019s most memorable comedic mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ratna_Pathak_Shah_The_Realistic_Modern_Mother\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratna Pathak Shah: The Realistic Modern Mother<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/ratna-pathak-shah\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratna Pathak Shah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has often portrayed mothers with emotional realism rather than perfection. Her performances reflect the exhaustion, complexity, and silent strength many women carry within families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kapoor_Sons\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapoor &amp; Sons<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role Played: Sunita Kapoor<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratna Pathak Shah portrayed Sunita Kapoor, a mother trying to hold together a dysfunctional family struggling with emotional distance and unresolved tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her grounded performance made the family dynamics feel deeply authentic and relatable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_The_Mothers_Of_Cinema_Stay_With_Us_Forever\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why The Mothers Of Cinema Stay With Us Forever<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audiences may forget songs, plot twists, or dramatic endings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But mothers in the cinema stay unforgettable because they feel real.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They remind people of the women who waited awake until everyone came home safely. The mothers who sacrificed quietly. The women who loved endlessly without expecting appreciation in return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why these characters continue connecting across generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Mother\u2019s Day, revisit the women who made motherhood unforgettable on screen through some of the most emotional family movies, timeless dramas, and heartfelt stories in Indian cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stream these iconic films and shows now on ZEE5. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/myaccount\/subscription\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribe to ZEE5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and celebrate the unforgettable mothers of cinema this Mother\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which actresses played the most iconic mothers in Indian cinema?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actresses like Sridevi, Nargis, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Jaya Bachchan, Reema Lagoo, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/nirupa-roy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nirupa Roy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are considered among the most iconic mothers of cinema for their emotional and memorable portrayals of motherhood across generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the best movies about mothers to watch on Mother\u2019s Day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best movies about mothers include English Vinglish, Mom, Mother India, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, and Secret Superstar. These films beautifully explore sacrifice, resilience, emotional strength, and unconditional love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do mother characters connect so intensely with audiences in films?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother characters connect strongly because they reflect real emotions and relationships that audiences experience in everyday life. Through sacrifice, protection, humour, or emotional support, these performances often remind viewers of their own mothers and family memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody remembers every scene from a film. But somehow, everyone remembers the mother. The woman who waited near the front door long after everyone had fallen asleep. The mother pretends not to be worried as her child steps out into the world. The quiet sacrifices hidden inside everyday routines. 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