The Bollywood Mothers

The Bollywood Mothers

The onscreen mother i could totally relate to as a teenager. Farida Jalal's portrayal of Lajwanti was so real and relatable those days. Mothers who were otherwise shadowed by the patriarchal, strict fathers and oppressive relatives who didn't allow them to voice out their grievances and opinions. The mothers could feel and understand that the  next generation was getting exposed to the modern world, girls had dreams (no not only of getting married to Raj)... Dreams of living life on their own terms, of being able to establish themselves, of breaking the shackles of orthodoxy and dogmas. 

Lajwanti was not just a mother, she was Simran's best friend, confidante. Yet Lajwanti could not raise a voice when required. She asked her daughter to forget her dreams, to conform to the societal norms because that's the way of the world. 

Somewhere Lajwanti herself wanted to break free from the normal... She too had dreams which she wanted to live through her children. Lajwanti does show some spark at the end where she lets her daughter to pursue her dreams. That's when she tells Simran to not give up on her dreams and live life on her own terms (marry Raj in ddlj). 

Farida Jalal played the role intuitively with so much grace and spright. However, just like the society her role was also cut short after a while. Yet Lajwanti made an impact... That's how mothers are... big or small... Their role in our lives plays an important role and help us in shaping our lives. 

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