Cinema is the mirror of society. There hasn’t been a single issue that movies haven’t addressed. One of the most common and judgemental topics is being a single mother. Time and time again, Hindi movies on single mothers have portrayed some of the strongest characters in cinema addressing the stigma around single parenthood prevailing in society. We have seen Bollywood’s single mothers fighting this societal suppression and judgement fearlessly and giving us major goals out there. Today, we are going to remember some of the iconic single-mom characters Bollywood has given us.

Eela From Helicopter Eela

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This movie beautifully portrays the everyday life of mothers and their children, focusing on Eela and her son Vivaan. Eela had to set aside her singing dreams when her husband left her and their son. The story revolves around how her son affects her aspirations. The 2018 Hotstar film starred Kajol, Riddhi Sen, and Tota Roy Chowdhary in key roles.

IMDb Rating: 5.4/10

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Vidya From Paa

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“Paa” isn’t just about a child with progeria; it also delves into the heartwarming relationship between a mother and her son. Vidya, a single mother and gynaecologist, cares for her 12-year-old son Auro, who has progeria. The plot thickens when Auro wins a school award presented by Amol, Vidya’s past love and Auro’s biological father. This 2009 MX Player movie featured stellar performances by Vidya Balan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Abhishek Bachchan.

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

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Vijayalakshmi From Queen

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Though not the main character, Vijayalakshmi stole hearts with her charismatic and friendly persona. Lisa Haydon portrayed a perfect single mother in this role. She balances love and care for her child while maintaining her individuality, offering a valuable lesson for all mothers out there. This movie is streaming on Netflix.

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

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