Mumbai, March 28 Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini called Neena Gupta's family drama "Aachari Baa" 'a must watch'.
Hema Malini, who recently had the opportunity to see the drama, shared her best wishes with the cast and crew.
Praising the heartwarming story of a woman's resilience, the 'Sholay' actress posted a poster of "Aachari Baa" on Instagram and wrote, "Recently watched 'Aachari Baa', a heartwarming story of a woman's resilience and empowerment. A simple and impactful narration. I extend my best wishes to the cast and crew. Neena Gupta has given a brilliant performance. A Golden Retriever was a delightful companion. A must watch film."
The project, directed by Hardik Gajjar, is being backed by Jio Studios in collaboration with Hardik Gajjar Films and Backbencher Pictures.
"Aachari Baa" is a remake of the 2023 Tamil movie "Appatha", and features Neena Gupta as the lead character Jaishnavi, along with Kabir Bedi as Brijesh Malhotra, Vatsal Sheth as Ketan, Vandana Pathak as Sharda, Manasi Rach as Manorama, Apoorva Arora as Dhanashree, and Shah Bhavya as Harsh, among others.
Talking about the movie, Neena Gupta had said, "Baa is not just a character, but she is a reflection of countless mothers and grandmothers who have dedicated their entire lives to their families, only to find themselves alone in the end. She is strong, yet fragile. She is fierce, yet deeply vulnerable. She doesn't ask for much, just a little love, a little time, a little presence."
"This film is my way of reminding everyone that love should never be an afterthought. If you still have your parents or grandparents around, don't wait for a 'tomorrow' to show them you care. I am grateful that JioHotstar is bringing this story to audiences everywhere, because it's a message that needs to be heard," the 'Panchayat' actress added.
Presented by Jio Studios, Hardik Gajjar Films, and Backbencher Pictures, ‘Aachari Baa’ has been produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Poonam Shroff, and Parth Gajjar.
The film premiered on JioHotstar on March 14 last year.