Gone are the days when mothers used to sob on screen. These days, mothers are no less than all-rounders. They fight for themselves, manage work and home with equal eclat and motivate their kids to fly higher. On the occasion of Mother's Day, let's learn a few lessons from the on-screen new-age mothers...

Mother's Day special:  These new age on-screen moms are so relatable!

Mother's Day Special:  These New Age On Screen Moms Are So Relatable!

Sridevi's role as Devki Sabarwal in 2017 release MOM was highly lauded. The film became a critical and commercial success. Sridevi's performance as a vigilante, who sets out to avenge the murderer of her step-daughter is surely impressive. It shows a mother's journey to bring justice for her daughter. The movie marked Sridevi's final film appearance before her death on 24 February 2018.

English Vinglish revolves around the story of a mother, played by Sridevi, who overcomes all barriers, gains confidence and learns to speak in English. Meanwhile, her niece helps her in doing something different, which most Indian women aren't expected of doing at her age. On the other hand, her husband and kids humiliate her for the lack of capabilities.

Tabu's role as Manju Rao in De De Pyaar De is that of a strong-headed and sensible woman. She is separated from her husband and lives with their children - daughter Ishita and son Ishaan in India. From taking care at home to looking over the entire estate, Tabu's Maju Rao manages it all.

Though Tabu didn't have a longer screen presence, her brief role as Tia's hippy mom is simply fantastic. Spicing it up with a modern vibe, the scenes between her and a frustrated Jazz, played by Saif Ali Khan, are good fodders for laughter.

Shraddha Kapoor's role as Maya in Chhichhore is a modern-day mom who is concerned about her teenage son Raghav, an aspiring engineer.

In Helicopter Eela, Kajol plays the lead role of Eela Raiturkar as an aspiring singer and single mother who rejoins her college to complete her education after 22 years. An overprotective mother, who keeps meddling in her son Vivan's life continuously. She joins the same college as Vivan to complete her studies. Eela enrolls herself in a college theatre club and starts singing again. During the annual singing competition, she is not allowed to sing because of her age and past singing profession. But, son Vivaan encourages her to sing on the stage and they together give a remarkable performance.

Based on a true story, the film shows how a family tries to protect Aisha, especially the mother, essayed by Priyanka Chopra. No doubt, one of the best roles of Priyanka Chopra centers around a mother who does what it takes to save her child from a life-threatening disease and goes to a greater extent to keep her daughter safe and happy.

Kangana Ranaut's character of Jaya Nigam in Panga depicts the jovial life of a kabaddi player. Jaya's aptly justifies the emotional roller coaster tale of a middle-class Indian woman and a forgotten Kabaddi champion who catalyzes her inner desire to give a new meaning to her existing role as a wife and mother. She takes an ingenious decision to come back to the sport despite several challenges of age stereotypes and generation complexities.

Vidya Balan's role as Tara Shinde, a mother and the project director of India's second Moon mission Chandrayaan-2, is an inspiration to a bunch of new-age mothers. It shows how Tara, who is badly caught in between balancing her career and her family back at home, overcomes all hurdles with confidence.

Who said all mothers have to be women? A few dads can also become both mother and father for a child. And that is what Irrfan Khan's Champak Bansal shows in Angrezi Medium. From taking care of his daughter to oiling her hair to feeding her, Irrfan sets an example of a motherly image.