celebrate mother's day with 10 bollywood songs! 👩‍👧‍👦

A person who feels like home! 🌻

There’s no one quite like her, is there? The way she just knows when something’s wrong, how she remembers the little things we forget, how her love never runs out no matter how grown-up we get. And if there’s one day we all need to pause and say thank you, it’s Mother’s Day. 🌸🫂🫶🏻

But have you ever wondered how this special day began?

The Origin of Mother’s Day

Mother's Day, as we know it, started in the United States. It was founded by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honour her own mother’s dream of a day to celebrate all moms. But by 1914, it became an official holiday in the U.S. Over time, it spread across countries, including India, where we celebrate it on the second Sunday of May.

Did You Know?

Mother's Day might feel modern, but even ancient Greeks and Romans had festivals to honour mother goddesses! And in the UK, there’s something called "Mothering Sunday," which began as a day to visit your mother church—but eventually became more about mums at home.

But music has always been an integral part of showing love!

Bollywood Songs Playlist That Says What Words Can’t

Sometimes, it’s hard to say things to our moms out loud. That’s where music steps in.

Here are 10 Bollywood songs that beautifully express the emotions we often hold in our hearts. We’ve also added a little nudge for how you can make this song your own gift to your mom!

1. Luka Chuppi – Rang De Basanti

A quiet, aching song about a mother missing her child, sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar and A.R. Rahman. It’s soft, painful, yet full of love. If you’re away from your mom, this one hits home. 🎤 Sing this on piano or keyboard, and make her day extra special.

2. Tu Kitni Achhi Hai – Raja Aur Rank

This old classic feels like a lullaby every mom has hummed at some point. The lyrics are simple, but they carry the weight of unconditional love. 🎶 Learn this song on the ukulele and surprise her with a gentle morning tune.

3. Aisa Kyun Maa – Neerja

This one’s for grown-up kids, the ones who’ve stepped out into the world but still carry their mother’s voice in their hearts. Sung beautifully by Sunidhi Chauhan, it asks the question every child has felt: why does Maa still understand us better than we do ourselves? 🩰 Learn this song on Ukulele and express what words can't say.

4. Meri Maa – Yaariyan

A modern track that mixes today’s sounds with timeless feelings. This is for anyone who still leans on their mom for strength, no matter how old they get. 🎧 Make a home music video for your mom and play this on your guitar.

5. Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi – Masoom

A poetic expression of how life doesn’t always make sense, but a mother’s quiet strength gets us through it. It’s a soul-soothing classic. 🎸 Learn it on guitar and host a little living room concert. Light a candle, sing slow, it’s a moment you’ll both remember!

6. Janam Janam – Phata Poster Nikla Hero

This underrated track is a beautiful tribute to a mother’s prayers and blessings. It feels like a quiet moment between you and her, without any noise. 🎤 Perform it as a duet with your sibling for your mom!

7. Chunar – ABCD 2

This song compares a mother’s love to a protective shield. Sung by Arijit Singh, it’s emotional, melodic, and perfect if you want to dance with grace and gratitude. 💃 Try a lyrical or semi-classical dance routine on this, it’s powerful.

8. Maa Ka Phone Aaya – Khoobsurat

Cheeky and oh-so-relatable! This one reminds us how moms are always just a call (or 15 missed calls 😅) away. 📞Recreate a funny reel of you dancing, showing how your mom reacts when you don’t pick up. Tag her, she’ll laugh and then call you again!

9. Mumma – Dasvidaniya

Cute, candid, and utterly relatable. This one’s like the laugh-cry moment in the middle of a hug. It reminds us that moms deal with a LOT, and still smile. 🕺Get your siblings (or cousins!) together and sing this song for her. She’ll love the effort.

10. Maa – Taare Zameen Par

The most iconic tribute to mothers in modern Bollywood. Composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, sung soulfully by Shankar Mahadevan, this song paints the picture of every child who has felt lost but found home in their mother's arms. It’s raw, real, and universal. 🎹 Learn this song and play it on the piano or better yet, sing it while your sibling plays along.

So, This Mother’s Day...

Don’t overthink it. Just do something from the heart. Prepare a dance. Sing a song. Play something simple. Or just sit beside her and hum.

At Spardha School of Music, we believe music and dance are not just skills, they’re ways to express love. Want to learn one of these songs or create a performance for your mom?

Book a free trial class with us and make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable. 💛