Ravi Udyawar

I wanted to make my first movie a relevant one," says Ravi Udyawar, 45, of his directorial debut Mom. Starring Sridevi and Nawazuddin Sidiqui. The July 7 release explores the relationship between mother and daughter. Udyawar, who started his career at Channel V and MTV before going on to direct music videos and advertisements, says that his first movie isn't really a thriller, which is the first impression one gets from trailers. "It's an emotional drama - about the one bond that lasts your lifetime, the one between a child and mother. And, I think everyone will relate with it."