English/Vinglish: A Movie in Which a Mother Can Be Other Things Too, But Chooses Not To

Happy Mother’s Day!  I could post something about Mother India or Aradhana or English Babu Desi Mem, one of those where the mother-son relationship is super important.  But it’s not a day for mothers and sons, it’s a day for mothers!  So instead I am posting about a movie in which a Mother gets the spotlight all to herself.

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Happy Mother’s Day! Some Songs to Help You Celebrate!

Happy Mother’s Day!  An Indian filmi holiday if there ever was one!  Except not, because why have a special holiday if everyday is Mother’s Day?  I’ll be putting up a few more posts on the same theme today, but to start off, have some songs!

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