Quiz: Match The On-Screen Bollywood Mother With The Movie She Appeared In

Bollywood can do wonders, and portray a mother's undying love quite accurately (along with a lot of tadka). There are a few characters in films that become bigger than the film itself and the Indian cinema is known for its popular mothers. They have been an inspiration to many and will be remembered for their amazing performances for the years to come. Celebrate this Mother’s Day with your mom by watching a classic of these great iconic moms and by having a slice of Mother’s Day cake along and take this quiz to check your knowledge about on-screen Bollywood mothers who have showcased the essence of this infinite love. Whatever said and done, nothing beats ‘maa ka pyaar’.

1. The maa of all Punjabi mothers, this has to be one of her funniest and most widely loved role as an on-screen mom. Om Shanti Om Dostana Khoobsurat Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

2. The cuddliest and sweetest mom on screen, Farida Jalal’s dialogue about mothers becoming friends with their daughters is from which movie? Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Mammo

3. Seen as the epitome of mothers in the drama genre, Reema Lagoo’s portrayal of the mother character in this has to be her most popular one. Vastav Hum Saath Saath Hain Hum Aapke Hain Koun Maine Pyaar Kiya

4. The OG Bollywood mom, sometimes bold and sometimes funny. Dina Pathak portrayed the strict mother in this 1980’s film. Gol Maal Humkadam Chitchor Khubsoorat

5. Are you even a Bollywood buff if you can’t recognise Mummy Bachchan with her unique gift of telepathy in this iconic movie? Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Kal Ho Na Ho Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Silsila

6. Ratna Pathak Shah’s overprotective but strong single mother who rightly said that her kid’s college years were spent on the phone changed the way we view Bollywood mothers. Lipstick Under My Burkha Ek Mai Aur Ekk Tu Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Kapoor & Sons

7. Shefali Shah played the character of the bold, fearless mother who eventually always comes around and loves her kids no matter what in this movie. Satya Dil Dhadakne Do Once Again Waqt: The Race Against Time

8. She is best remembered for her jovial nature, a powerhouse of talent and later on came to be known as Amitabh ki Maa as she pushed around Bollywood’s angry young man in this movie. Cheeni Kum Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Veer-Zara Dillagi

9. With her tongue-in-cheek one-liners and sass, Neena Gupta perfectly illustrates the bold and brassy side of our mothers that we all fear but love. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Panga Veere Di Wedding Badhai Ho

10. Seema Pahwa’s witty one-liners and relatable mommy attitude are unmatchable. She played the role of a desperate mom trying to get her married. Dum Laga Ke Haisha Bareilly Ki Barfi Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari Shubh Mangal Saavdhan