Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the strength, love and resilience of all mothers. Whether you’re spending the day with your mom or honoring the maternal figures in your life, there’s no better way to express your gratitude than reliving heartwarming stories that beautifully capture the essence of motherhood.

Here are five movies, shows, and audio series that shed light on the topic of motherhood

Mimi (Netflix)

Laxman Utekar directed the film ‘Mimi’ starring Kriti Sanon in the lead role. The story revolves around a woman who dreams of becoming a Bollywood star and decides to become a surrogate mother to a couple from the USA. However, when the couple learns that the child has Down syndrome, they advise Mimi to terminate the pregnancy and move to America. Despite this, Mimi decides to raise the child herself, proving that parenthood is not just about biological relationships. She selflessly puts aside her own aspirations to take care of her child.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To (Pocket FM)

A fictional drama highlights the life of Anika, who returns to her hometown Manali with her daughter to find her twins missing. It was a fascinating story that depicted the arduous struggle and journey of the hero.

Mindset (ZEE5)

Highlighting the challenges faced by contemporary mothers, the series follows the lives of six extraordinary mothers who deal with the complexities of child-rearing amid societal pressures and competitive motherhood. Taking on various roles as caregivers, they attempt to overcome these challenges with humor, relatability, and heartfelt emotions.

Mom (Netflix)

The film tells the story of a mother’s fight to get justice for her daughter after she is sexually assaulted. Late veteran actress Sridevi’s stellar performance as the cautious mother was awe-inspiring. Co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Akshaye Khanna, Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui, the film addressed a sensitive issue prevalent in our society and highlighted the importance of standing up for what is right. It was a touching and emotional reminder that a mother’s love knows no limits and that she will go to any extent to protect her child.

When the Camellia Blooms (Netflix)

Korean drama “When the Camellia Blooms” stars Gong Hyo-jin, Kang Ha-neul and Kim Ji-seok portraying the unwavering love and strength of single mother Oh Dong-baek (Gong Hyo-jin) as she moves forward in life Increases. Small Town with his son Pil-gu. Acclaimed for its realistic storytelling and unique blend of romance and thriller, the show enthralled audiences with its heart-warming portrayal of resilience and love.