10 successful Bollywood movies without male leads

Artika Bansal

Queen - Netflix 

Film Queen was led by Kangana Ranaut in the role of Rani, the girl who decides to go for her honeymoon alone and rediscovers herself in the process

English Vinglish - ZEE5

Leave it to Sridevi when it comes to giving an outstanding performance as the female lead in the film. She plays Shashi, a home maker who reasserts her value in the family

Gangubai Kathiawadi - Netflix

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt in the lead is definitely a must-watch film. A strong woman sold to a brothel reclaims her power and how!

Kahaani - Amazon Prime Video

Vidya Balan delivered one of the biggest surprise hits with film Kahaani. It is a suspense thriller film inspired by real-life experiences of novelist Advaita Kala's brief stay in Kolkata

Piku - Sony LIV

With Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in supporting roles, it is Deepika Padukone who plays Piku, a strong character in the film

Neerja - Disney+ Hotstar

Based on the life of Neerja Bhanot, the attendant of Pan Am Flight 73 hijacked by terrorists in 1986, this biographical drama was carried by Sonam Kapoor flawlessly

Nil Battey Sannata - ZEE5

We cannot miss out on Swara Bhaskar’s film Nil Battey Sannata in this list. She plays Chanda, a woman who goes all out to make her daughter realise education is important. A charming film!

Mardaani - Amazon Prime Video

This film portays Rani Mukerji as a fearless police officer who is on the hunt for a ruthless human trafficking kingpin. She led the film to success without any male lead

Mary Kom - Netflix

Film Mary Kom is an inspirational sports biopic story based on the Indian boxing champion and Olympic medalist Mary Kom. Priyanka Chopra plays the lead and portrays every emotion beautifully 

Thappad - Amazon Prime Video

When a wife is slapped by her husband, she takes a stand for herself, her respect, and for many other women who face domestic violencee. Taapsee Pannu shines in her performance