She’s a Mom AND a Fighter! Bollywood’s Most Powerful Mother Characters 

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Shashi (Sridevi)

A homemaker discovers English and self-esteem. Shashi gets her confidence back, demonstrating motherhood is not losing your identity. ????

English Vinglish (2012)

Devki (Sridevi)

When justice doesn't work in her stepdaughter's favor, Devki becomes a silent warrior. A forceful reminder that a mother's love has no bounds — or limits. ????

Mom (2017)

Eela (Kajol)

Eela goes back to college to bond with her son, and rediscovers herself along the way. A heartwarming story of development for both mother and child. ????

Helicopter Eela (2018)

Ruksana (Shefali Shah)

A domestic worker and a mother who battles injustice with quiet fury and dignity. No drama — simply strength, resilience, and true-life courage. ?? 

Jalsa (2022)

Priyamvada (Neena Gupta)

An unexpected pregnancy shatters the conservative family of an older woman. Priyamvada is fearless, unapologetic, and testament to motherhood having no age limit. ?? 

Badhaai Ho (2018)

Najma (Meher Vij)

Najma secretly enables her daughter to pursue her music aspirations despite facing domestic violence. Her silence is louder than words. ?? 

Secret Superstar (2017)

Shamsu (Shefali Shah)

Shefali Shah's Shamsu is not only encouraging—she's street-tough, fearless, and laugh-out-loud tough. With her daughter, she schemes escape from abuse, turning the victimhood story on its head 

Darlings (2022)

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