The early days Hindi Cinema had onscreen mothers cry, weep, suffer and wait for their death to rid herself of her sorrows. But with changing times, this Bollywood formula has become outdated and is dumped. The role of a mother then went from being feebly weak to ultra strong in the late 80's. She had the power to take it upon herself and get things done on her terms. She took revenge for every injustice done to her.
Somewhere in the late 90's, there was another change. This time it was the proverbial term 'Maa' that underwent a metamorphosis to become the modern 'Mom'. It was then that the Bollywood moms evolved from the flowing drapes of a sari to move on to designer wears. No longer did she fall at the feet of a durga idol praying for salvation and seek justice. These moms moved forward with the new generation and became friends with their children rather than forcing themselves on them. In early 2000's, single and working mothers also got incorporated into Hindi cinema. Veteran actresses such as Rekha and Kirron Kher, who played single mothers in Koi Mil Gaya and Hum Tum respectively, displayed such attributes with great stance and poise. Even Lara Dutta portrayed the urban single mother in Partner who single-handled managed both her career and home.
Full Story: Maa to Mom - The changing face of Bollywood Mothers - bollywoodhungama
Somewhere in the late 90's, there was another change. This time it was the proverbial term 'Maa' that underwent a metamorphosis to become the modern 'Mom'. It was then that the Bollywood moms evolved from the flowing drapes of a sari to move on to designer wears. No longer did she fall at the feet of a durga idol praying for salvation and seek justice. These moms moved forward with the new generation and became friends with their children rather than forcing themselves on them. In early 2000's, single and working mothers also got incorporated into Hindi cinema. Veteran actresses such as Rekha and Kirron Kher, who played single mothers in Koi Mil Gaya and Hum Tum respectively, displayed such attributes with great stance and poise. Even Lara Dutta portrayed the urban single mother in Partner who single-handled managed both her career and home.
Full Story: Maa to Mom - The changing face of Bollywood Mothers - bollywoodhungama
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