Updated On: 25 July, 2020 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Vidya Balan and Sanya Malhotra-starrer Shakuntala Devi is set to release on July 31, heres five movies that explore this complex mother-daughter relationship in the most beautiful way.

Vidya Balan and Sanya Malhotra in Shakuntala Devi. All pictures/PR
A mother is every girl's first friend and in many cases their life's best one. Right from birth to seeing her grow from a little girl to a woman, there is simply no denying the fact that no one can understand a daughter better than her mother. One to always have their daughter's back, it's hard to find the abundance of love and support that they give us from anyone else. While our bond with our mothers is precious and forever cherished, things aren't always perfect all the time.
Bollywood for decades has shown mothers to be the epitome of righteousness and love for their children. And when it comes to the mother-daughter relationship, we've been at the receiving end of countless films that show this bond in a heartfelt yet realistic manner. Without any further ado, here are five movies that explore this complex mother-daughter relationship in the most beautiful way.