The star’s former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.
The star’s former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.
The bond between a mother and a child is one of the strongest connections two people can share. This beautiful relationship has been shown by Bollywood filmmakers in various movies. Netflix, a leading OTT platform, offers a variety of films focusing on the attachment between a mom and her kid, which would even be relatable for you. Here is a look at some of the Bollywood movies on Netflix that showcase the heartfelt bonding between mothers and their children.
We begin our list of Bollywood movies on Netflix that celebrate a mother-child bond with Darlings. The film revolves around Alia Bhatt’s character Badru, who is a victim of ab*se from her husband, Hamza. Shefali Shah plays the role of Shamshu, her mother, and supports her at every step. Their relationship is one of the highlights of this dark comedy.
In the movie Mom, Arya doesn’t wish to have a relationship with her stepmother Devki. A heinous crime happens with Arya, and Devki makes it her mission to punish the culprits. After Devki loses faith in the justice system, she takes the matter into her own hands. The film showcases the lengths a mother can go to protect her daughter.
Wake Up Sid showcases a beautiful connection between Sid and his mother, played by Supriya Pathak. The film is about Sid, a lazy student who fails to pass college. His mother immensely pampers him, while he sometimes takes her for granted. However, when Aisha, the new girl in the city, teaches him the importance of responsibility, he mends his ways.
Om Shanti Om shows the portrayal of a ‘filmy maa’ by Kirron Kher. She always believes in her son, Om, a junior artist. She is even sure that Om Kapoor is the reincarnation of her son and keeps waiting for him to come home. She also helps Om take his revenge. The duo’s bond is funny, playful, and extremely adorable.
Kal Ho Naa Ho is one of the most loved Hindi movies on Netflix. It follows the journey of Naina, an MBA student who lives in New York. There are many problems in her family life, but her mother, Jennifer, is her confidant and forever support. This mother-daughter duo is always there for each other, even in the most challenging situations.
While Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham showcases various family relationships, the bond between Rahul and her mother Nandini shines through. She can sense her son even when she is miles away from him and will do anything for his happiness. Their separation and reunion sequences are guaranteed to move you to tears.
Hum Saath-Saath Hain is a must-watch family drama on Netflix. Mamta, the matriarch of the family, loves her three sons equally and never differentiates between them. However, a misunderstanding arises due to outside forces who try to manipulate her. She also worries for her daughter, whose life is filled with trouble.
Are there any other Bollywood movies on Netflix showcasing the special bond between mothers and their children that you love? Let us know in the comments below.
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Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson broke silence on the former’s tragic passing and took to social media to mourn the loss of the late pop star. The heartwrenching post comes alongside a separate joint statement issued by One Direction about Payne’s untimely demise at 31.
“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother,” Tomlinson began. “Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul,” he added.
The Back To You singer then recalled how he first met Liam Payne when he was 18 and the latter was 16. Tomlinson revealed he was “instantly amazed” by Payne’s voice but more importantly he found a “kind brother” who he always wanted to have in life.
“Liam was an incredible songwriter with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band,” Tomlinson shared.
“And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction,” he added. The pop star then praised Payne’s experience from an early age, “his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing” and thanked him for shaping them.
Tomlinson closed his post with a “message to you Liam, if you’re listening.” The Faith In The Future creator said he felt “beyond lucky” to have had Payne in his life but shared that he was “struggling with the idea of saying goodbye.”
The singer also shared how he got closer to Payne since the band and revealed how they spoke on the phone for hours, remembering the “thousands of amazing memories” they created together. Louis Tomlinson further stated that he thought the memories would be “a luxury” he would share with Payne for life.
“I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be,” Louis Tomlinson lamented. He also alluded to Liam Payne’s 7-year-old son Bear and said “I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.”
Tomlinson revealed that he wished he had the “chance to say goodbye” to Payne and tell him how much he loved him one more time. “Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X,” he concluded the heartfelt post.
Louis Tomlinson’s tribute for Liam Payne came alongside his joint statement about the tragic incident with other One Direction members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan.
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