The movie Space MOMs is a heartwarming and inspiring story of four women engineers who face several challenges while working on India's 2014 Mars Orbiter Mission. These women were not only working on an ambitious space project but were also juggling their family lives, which were equally demanding.
The movie's main characters are Malti (played by Swati Das), Megha (played by Radhika Apte), Neha (played by Tillotama Shome), and Tara (played by Sharvari Deshpande). They are all mothers, wives, and successful career women who have to work against several societal and cultural barriers to achieve their dreams.
One major obstacle is their gender. In India, women, especially mothers, do not typically work in the engineering or technology fields. The Space Moms also face sexism, discrimination, and harassment at work. However, they are driven by their passion for science and motivated to fulfill their dreams. They form strong bonds with each other, supporting and inspiring each other through the toughest moments.
The film is directed by filmmaker Radha Bharadwaj, who is known for her earlier work on films like Closet Land and Basil. Space MOMs is a story that is not only relatable but also encourages and inspires women to pursue their passion, regardless of the obstacles they may face. The film is a celebration of women, motherhood, and the human spirit to strive and achieve the impossible.
