8 great female directors in Bollywood

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Zoya Akhtar

The great mind behind films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Made In Heaven and is none other than Zoya Akhtar. She lets her work speak for herself

Meghna Gulzar

Leave it to Meghna Gulzar to bring sensitive topics on the big screen with utmost respect and honesty. Her films include Chhapaak, Raazi, Talvar and more

Gauri Shinde

Films by Gauri Shinde include English Vinglish starring Sridevi and Dear Zindagi starring Alia Bhatt and  Shah Rukh Khan. Her big-screen stories are much appreciated by the audience

Farah Khan

Farah Khan made her directorial debut with the film Main Hoon Na and it was loved by many. Her other popular films include Om Shanti Om, Happy New Year etc. 

Mira Nair

Mira Nair is known for her documentaries and feature films dealing with controversial subjects. Her films include The Namesake, Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding

Shonali Bose

Shonali Bose made her directorial debut with the film Amu. It was The Sky Is Pink starring Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar that marked her success

Deepa Mehta

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta is the brain behind films like Water, Earth, Fire and more. Her Elements trilogy made a space in everyone’s hearts with its mindful stories

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari 

Films like Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Panga, Tarla and more are by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Her films are much loved by the audience for its brilliant plot