From Mardaani to Kahaani: Bollywood films that celebrate women’s empowerment

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Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

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Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)

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Thappad (2020)

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Sarbjit (2016)

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Mardaani (2014)

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Mary Kom (2014)

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Kahaani (2012)

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English Vinglish (2012)

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From Mardaani to Kahaani: Bollywood films that celebrate women’s empowerment

Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2022 film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, tells the inspiring story of Gangu, a young girl from a small town who becomes the most powerful figure in Mumbai’s red-light district, Kamathipura

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)

Janhvi Kapoor portrays Gunjan, the first female pilot in India to join combat, in Sharan Sharma's 2020 film, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which inspires viewers

Thappad (2020)

Anubhav Sinha's 2020 film, Thappad, takes a nuanced approach to the sensitive issue of domestic violence, which resonates with Indian audiences. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati

Sarbjit (2016)

Omung Kumar's 2016 film, Sarbjit, based on real-life events, depicts a sister's (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) efforts to free her brother (Randeep Hooda) from a Pakistan jail

Mardaani (2014)

The 2014 film, Mardaani, starring Rani Mukerji, follows Shivani Shivaji Roy, a police officer who battles human trafficking while investigating the disappearance of a girl. The movie is directed by Pradeep Sarkar

Mary Kom (2014)

Omung Kumar's 2014 film, Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra, is a sports biography about the life of boxer Mary Kom, which chronicles her journey from being a rice farmer's daughter to becoming a world champion

Kahaani (2012)

Sujoy Ghosh's 2012 film, Kahaani, follows the journey of a pregnant woman (Vidya Balan) searching for her missing husband. Starring Vidya Balan, this movie showcases women's determination and capabilities

English Vinglish (2012)

Gauri Shinde's 2012 film, English Vinglish, is a heartwarming portrayal of Shashi's (Sridevi) quest to regain her lost respect by learning English

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