Kirron Kher's 71st birthday

Kirron Kher has received love for her various roles, especially as a mother. On her 71st birthday, here's a look at some of her best performances.

'Sardari Begum'

Kher's comeback with the 1996 movie 'Sardari Begum,' directed by Shyam Benegal, won her a Special Jury Award at the 1997 National Film Awards.

'Devdas'

She won the Best Supporting Female Actor award at IIFA for her role in 'Devdas,' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

'Main Hoon Naa'

Her role in 'Main Hoon Naa' was of a single mother who raised her son alone after leaving her husband due to infidelity.

'Hum Tum'

Kher's role in the 2004 movie 'Hum Tum,' where she played a progressive Punjabi mother trying to set up her daughter with the lead actor's friend, is still remembered fondly.

'Dostana'

Her performance as Abhishek Bachchan's mother in the 2008 movie 'Dostana' was widely appreciated, particularly for her expressions and one-liners.