Sunday, May 19, 2013

Mom on the marquee: Single B-Town actresses that played mom on screen

Most Hindi film heroines don't risk playing a mother on screen. It is considered too risky. Here's looking at the actresses who took up the challenge and played mommy on screen. Did they pull it off? Yes, most did, quite effortlessly. Is it difficult for the audience to accept a 'not-mom' actress portraying a mom on screen? Not at all. In a world where Bollywood still has playback singing, background dancers and heroes beating up entire armies, aren't they supposed to have faith in a little thing called 'acting'? Certainly, parenthood informs an actress' preparation for a mom role, but is it required for a great performance? Nope.


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