Nil Battey Sannata
Apeksha hates studying since she thinks it is a futile effort owing to their financial status. To solve this problem, her mother, Chanda, comes up with a unique strategy to motivate her daughter
Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
Debika Chatterjee, an Indian woman living in Norway with her family, fights to regain custody of her children after Norwegian authorities take them away from her. Rani Mukerji embodies the pain of a woman who is separated from her child in a foreign country in a way that it will hit you hard. Keep them tissues ready! The film is available on Netflix
English Vinglish
Sridevi's character Sasi is a housewife whose life revolves around her two kids and husband. However, she gradually turns things around during a visit to America to attend her niece's wedding. She attends English speaking class after getting tired of being ridiculed for not understanding the language. But in the process, she gains a different and confident perspective of life. The film is available on Jio movies
The Sky Is Pink
Based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary, who died in 2015 when she was 18. Aisha tells the love story of her parents over a period of 25 years. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar as husband and wife
Laapataa Ladies
Kiran Rao's second directorial is an absolute must-watch for everyone. The film narrates the tale of two brides who get lost on a train owing to their ghoonghat. The film takes us through the journey of them returning to their respective homes
Mimi
Kriti Sanon's character Mimi is a small town girl with big dreams beyond her means. To make her dreams realistic, she unwillingly agrees to become a surrogate for a foreign couple. However, things do bad when the couple abandon the child and she is forced to take tough decisions that change the course of her future. The film filled with laughter, drama, emotion and love is a perfect watch with your mother. The film is available to stream on Netflix
Kadhalikka Neramillai
A young woman desires a perfect life of love and children, but falling for a man who has no interest in marriage or a family makes her search difficult. A single mother to a young boy, little does she know that the one she loves has a deep connection with her
Dear Zindagi
After a series of career and relationship downturns, Kaira (Alia Bhatt) begins suffering from insomnia. She contacts Dr Jehangir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a psychologist, who uses unconventional methods to treat her. This feel good film is therapeutic and the perfect watch with your mother. The film is available on Netflix
Queen
Kangana Ranaut's hit film is the perfect lesson on self love. When her groom abandons her, a shy Rani decides to go abroad all by herself. In the process, she meets new people who help her gain confidence and courage in life. The film is available on Netflix
The Great Indian Kitchen
A must watch for all! The film centers around the treatment of a woman in a patriarchal society that is normalised by people around her. This film is sure to help you connect with your mother better
Sharmajee Ki Beti
Multi-generational ensemble about the modern, middle-class female experience and the lives of urban women, all with the common surname of Sharma
Darlings
Hamza and Badru's love marriage takes an ugly turn when he turns into an abusive and alcoholic husband. However, when his behaviour leads to a tragedy, she sets off to seek revenge with the help of her mother who had a simmilar past with her husband
Badhaai Ho
What happens when the parents of a man in his mid-twenties announce a surprise pregnancy? Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of a man who is dealing with his parents getting ready to welcome a child while being subjected to the ridicule of the society. The humourous social drama makes for an absolutely thrilling ride with you mother. Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Surekha Sikri and Sheeba Chaddha's performance is just icing on the cake. You can watch the film on Disney+Hotstar
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