Violence And Revenge: Bollywood Moms Who Are Loving But Fiery

In a scene of the Netflix thriller ‘Mai’, when Sakshi Tanwar playing Sheel Chaudhary said, “Hum theek kar denge sab” — I will fix everything, little did we know that a typical Indian mother in a cotton saree will go on hunting spree to avenge her daughter’s death. The portrayal of mothers in Bollywood is no longer confined to women crying in a corner, now they take the law into their own hands and are determined to teach a lesson or two. You wouldn’t like to go against her or her children. Perhaps that's why 'Mere Paas Maa Hai' is the most potent dialogue in the history of Bollywood. Here are the fiery moms of Bollywood who won’t shy away from a little violence of revenge for the sake of their children. 

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Shamshunissa Ansari in ‘Darlings’ (2022)

In a scene of Netflix’s 2022 movie Darlings, Shamshu, played by Shefali Shah trying to convince her daughter (Alia Bhatt) to leave her alcoholic and abusive husband, says “Mix rat poison in his food, he will quit drinking for life.” The new-age Bollywood mom might refrain you from doing a lot of things, but will be the first to help you hide the dead body of your abuser. 

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Aarya Sareen in Aarya (2020)

When it comes to the family’s protection, a woman won’t even shy away from joining a mafia gang. Aarya Sareen (Sushmita Sen) from the 2020 Hotstar series ‘Aarya’ is the prime example. The story revolves around an independent woman who seeks to protect her family and joins a mafia gang in order to get revenge for her husband's murder. 

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

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Rukhsana Mohammad and Maya Menon in Jalsa (2022)

This gripping narration of two mothers going to extreme lengths for the sake of their children is sure to give you chills. The lives of two mothers, Maya, a renowned journalist, and Ruksana, her domestic help, turn upside down after Maya kills Rukhsana’s child in a hit-and-run accident. The story then follows a devastated Rukhsana avenging the death of her child but in a twisted way. You can watch this movie for free on Aha. 

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

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