Before Kajol’s Maa, These 5 Bollywood Films Beautifully Portrayed a Mother’s Love

Maa is an upcoming Mythological Horror movie directed by Vishal Furia, featuring Kajol in lead roles. Maa is all set to release in theaters on 27 June 2025. The story explores the timeless battle between good and evil, with Kajol playing a fiercely protective mother, battling supernatural forces to protect her child. 

Starring Rani Mukerji, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is inspired by the real-life case of Sagarika Chakraborty. The film follows Debika Chatterjee, an Indian mother in Norway, whose children are taken away by child welfare services. Determined to get them back, she fights against a foreign legal system, facing cultural and bureaucratic challenges. 

The Netflix series "Mai" (2022) stars Sakshi Tanwar in a powerful role as Sheel Chaudhary, a middle-class mother whose world shatters when she witnesses her daughter Supriya being hit by a truck. However, as she digs deeper, she realizes that the incident was not an accident but a planned murder. 

Secret Superstar follows Insia Malik (Zaira Wasim), a talented teenager who dreams of becoming a singer but faces restrictions from her strict father. Determined to chase her passion, she uploads her songs on YouTube in disguise, gaining massive recognition. With the help of a quirky music producer (Aamir Khan), she fights against the odds to achieve her dreams.

Mom is a gripping thriller starring Sridevi as Devki, a mother seeking justice for her stepdaughter after a brutal crime. When the legal system fails, she takes matters into her own hands, navigating a dark path of revenge. This was Sridevi’s last lead role, earning her a National Film Award for Best Actress, making Mom a memorable tribute to her legendary career.