Ambika (Kajol) decides to bring her only daughter, Shweta (Kherin Sharma), back to her late husband’s hometown of Chandarpur. Joydev (Ronit Roy), the village head, convinces Ambika to settle matters of guardianship for the family home and land. Her decision is also driven by haunting dreams of her deceased husband and the eerie drawings made by Shweta. But Ambika’s return to the village turns out to be her destiny as a woman, a widow, and a mother. Shweta’s curiosity about her father’s origins and family past leads them into a harrowing journey marked by tears, blood, and a confrontation with their humanity.

Kajol, one of Bollywood’s most iconic actresses, is known for her legendary roles in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Karan Johar, 1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (Karan Johar, 2001). Her performance in Maa demonstrates her ability to break free from stereotypical Bollywood drama roles, taking on a darker, more complex character. Maa combines tension and violence against the backdrop of rural Indian communal traditions. The Indonesian Film Censorship Institution (LSF) has rated Maa suitable for viewers aged 13 plus. (nkn)