Mother’s Day 2026 is the perfect time to sit back and watch a film that celebrates the bond between a mother and her child. Indian cinema has given us some truly beautiful stories about motherhood, sacrifice, love and strength. Here are seven films you can watch this Mother’s Day with your family.
Taare Zameen Par
The story is about an 8 year old boy named Ishaan Awasthi who is very creative but struggles in studies. His parents send him to boarding school, where an art teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan) realizes Ishaan has dyslexia. He helps the boy regain confidence and discover his talent. You can watch this 2007 film on Netflix.
Panga
The film is about a former Kabaddi world champion who becomes a housewife and mother, but later decides to make a comeback to the sport. It shows her struggle to balance family life and her passion. You can stream it on JioHotstar.
Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway
This film is based on the real story of Sagarika Chakraborty, an Indian mother who fought a long legal battle after Norwegian authorities took away her children. You can watch it on Netflix.
Mimi
The film is a remake of a Marathi movie and follows a young woman from Rajasthan who becomes a surrogate mother for a foreign couple to fund her dreams. Things change when she is later abandoned. It is available on Netflix.
Nil Battey Sannata
The story is about Chanda, a housemaid and single mother who wants a better future for her daughter. To motivate her daughter, she joins the same school and studies alongside her. You can stream it on ZEE5.
English Vinglish
The film is about a housewife who is often mocked for not knowing English. While visiting New York, she secretly joins a 4-week English course and gains confidence while discovering her self worth. You can watch it on ZEE5.
Secret Superstar
The story follows a girl from a strict family who secretly posts singing videos online while wearing a niqab. Her talent goes viral, and she gets help from a music director (Aamir Khan) to follow her dreams and become independent. You can watch it on Netflix.