Mother's Day 2022: From Sridevi to Vidya Balan, onscreen 'moms' who defied stereotypes with strong characters

Bollywood has always attempted to portray the concept of a "mother" in a variety of ways. She was originally depicted as someone who was always charged with bringing peace and love to her family. Mothers in Bollywood are now playing more evolutionary roles, a trend that is still evident in most film protagonists.

Mothers in Bollywood films are now more free-spirited and open-minded in their attitude as they strive to secure the well-being of their families and themselves, breaking through these barriers.

Here are seven Bollywood mothers who overcame the odds to enthral us with their powerful performances on Mother's Day 2022.