10 Indian Films With Strong Female Leads

03 April 24

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1- Queen

Rani’s fiance dumped her the day before the wedding. With a broken heart, she decides to go on the honeymoon trip alone. The bumpy trip made her realise that she doesn’t need a man to be happy.

2- English Vinglish

Shashi, a loving wife, mother and homemaker, is often mocked for her English skills. She secretly enrolled in an English course. Soon, her self-esteem ascended, and she became more confident.

3- Kahaani

This top-tier thriller movie is about a pregnant woman searching the streets of Kolkata for her missing husband. The movie portrays the women's resilience and the power of motherhood.

4- Mary Kom

Mary Kom is based on the life story of India’s renowned boxing champion. The movie tells about her journey from a remote town to becoming one of the greatest sports icons in the world.

5- Gangubai Kathiawadi

Inspired by real-life events, the movie tells the tale of a naive teenager who became the victim of prostitution. She then fights for the rights of sex workers and against the dirty politics.

6- Neerja

Neerja is the real story of a 22-year-old air hostess who was killed while protecting the passengers of a highjacked plane in the 1960s. The movie is a tribute to her courage and selfless heroism.

7- Raazi

An Indian undercover agent is married off to a Pakistani family for a mission. There, she goes under life-threatening circumstances to complete her duties for her country. Again, based on real story.

8- NH 10

Meera confronted a violent gang of criminals while on a road trip with her husband. After her husband gets killed, Meera sets on a rampage to punish the killers.

9- Piku

Piku is an independent, opinionated woman who has a complex relationship with her father. They both go on a road trip, which brings their unresolved issues to the surface.

10- Mardaani

The killings of underage girls are taking place all over the city. The fearless Inspector Shivani needs to find the culprit soon and save the girls.

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