This year, May 9 is being observed as Mother’s Day and while we celebrate all mothers around us, there are some lovely on-screen moms, who we all grew up watching. So, to make the occasion more fun, let’s remember some of the most iconic mom characters of Hindi cinema that will probably stay in our memories forever.

Radha- ‘Mother India’ (1957)

Essayed by legendary actor Nargis, Radha was a poor but righteous woman, who struggled to raise her children while going up against a greedy moneylender named Sukhilala. Despite these difficulties, she refused to give up and sacrifice her integrity.

Nandini- ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ (2001)

Played by veteran actor Jaya Bachchan, Nandini is a kind-hearted mother with whom we all fell in love while watching the film. This supermom has the power of knowing when her son stepped foot on the property. 

Yes, she was unable to take a stand for her son but she did break her silence in the end.

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Mrs Acharya- ‘Dostana’ (2008)

The character played by actor Kirron Kher is a fun, generous and humble person. In the film, her son pretends to be gay but she doesn’t care about what the world says. All she wants was her son’s happiness.

Najma- Secret Superstar (2017)

Najma is a mother who fights her abusive husband because he doesn’t let their daughter achieve her dream of becoming a singer. The role is played by actor Meher Vij. Najma bears her husband because of her daughter but ultimately it becomes too much for her in the end.

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Devki Sabarwal- ‘Mom’ (2017)

Devki, a stepmother, vows to take revenge after her stepdaughter’s (Arya played by Sajal Aly) rapists are acquitted by the court, even though Arya despise her. Sridevi’s this inspiring character made everyone emotional yet courageous throughout the film.