Mother is the most influential person in everyone’s life. She is a fantastic example of hard work and unconditional love. She is one of the first indications of living god in our lives and our first role model. Bollywood is not far behind, setting an example of motherly love, hard work, and struggle, making her the most needed element in cinema. On this occasion of mother's day, we have brought you a list of some Bollywood actresses who played the role of a mother that struck love inside the viewers' hearts. 1. Nargis Dutt [caption id="attachment_16888" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Nargis is regarded as the greatest actress in cinema. She played an iconic character in the movie named "Mother India" the character was also ultra influential. She played the character of a poor but righteous woman struggling to raise her children against the greedy lenders. Despite hurdles, she refused to sacrifice her integrity. 2. Nirupa Roy [caption id="attachment_16889" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] One of the most popular mothers in Bollywood cinema. Her first role as a mother was in the film Munimji, and later on, she played a mother role in movies like Do Bigha Zamin, Amar Akbar Anthony, Gumraah, and many more. After that, she became the ideal mother and goddess. 3. Durga Khote [caption id="attachment_16887" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] She is one of the foremost leading ladies of her time. Durga Khote established her name before independence. She played many iconic mother roles as Jodhabai in Mughal-E Azam, Kaikeyi in Bharat Milap, and Charnon Ki Dasi. 4. Lalita Pawar [caption id="attachment_16886" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Lalita Pawar played many influential roles as well as negative roles, which we remember and love to hate. She is also called the mother of vamps in Bollywood. Some of her films are Sujata, Anand, Aurat, Sangam,Anari, Khandaan. 5. Rakhee Gulzar [caption id="attachment_16890" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Rakhee Gulzar is an actress who played many memorable roles and rules the film industry for decades. Everyone knows her by her amazing dialogue "Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge" from the film Karan Arjun. From leading actress to motherly roles, she appeared in many Hindi and Bengali films. She played the maternal roles with dignity and grace. She is famous for her roles in films like Karan Arjun, Baadshah, Baazigar, Shakti, Ram Lakhan, Rudaali. 6. Aruna Irani [caption id="attachment_16881" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Talk about a list of Bollywood mothers that do not contain the name of legendary Aruna Irani. Well, we are pretty sure that the list of Bollywood mothers is incomplete without her. In nineties films, there was a special concentration on actors mother. Some of the well-known roles which touch the viewer’s heart and turned out to be the all-time favorite of the viewers are in the films Beta, Doodh Ka Karz, Raja Babu. 7. Reema Lagoo [caption id="attachment_16892" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Although she is not with us anymore, she is one of the most favorite actresses in Bollywood. She played the mother of Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain. She also played the role of the mother of leading actors in Vaastav, Kal Ho Na Ho, Dilwale, and many more. These movie characters establish Reema Lagoo as a mother everyone wishes to have. 8. Farida Jalal [caption id="attachment_16883" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Farida Jalal’s contribution is unforgettable in Indian cinema. She glorified motherhood is beyond imagination in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Student Of The Year, Laadla, and many more. 9. Jaya Bachchan [caption id="attachment_16884" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Jaya Bachchan played memorable mother roles with a difference in Bollywood. Her portrayal in movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho is unforgettable. Other mesmerizing roles of her as a mother are in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa. 10. Kirron Kher [caption id="attachment_16885" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Kirron Kher is known as the great millennial replacement of old age, teary, tragic Bollywood mother. The veteran actor is beyond her many motherly roles in movies like Devdas, Om Shanti Om, Punjab 1984, Singh Is Kinng, Rang De Basanti, Dostana, Total Siyappa, Veer Zara, Fanaa. 11. Ratna Pathak Shah [caption id="attachment_16891" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Ratna Pathak Shah is one of the most adored mothers in Bollywood. She established the new image of the mother as a cheerful, happening mother of Bollywood. She played many significant roles in films like Golmaal, Khoobsurat, The Coffin Maker, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Lipstick Under My Burkha, and Kapoor and Sons. 12. Dimple Kapadia [caption id="attachment_16882" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Through her hard work, she established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema. She created a new image for herself as a cool mom in Cocktail, Luck By Chance, What The Fish, Dabangg. What do you think about this list of Bollywood mothers? Who is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Entertales is on YouTube; click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.