Top 10 Bollywood Movies That Shatter Patriarchy

Be it romantic comedies, fictional dramas or horror flicks, Bollywood has delivered some splendid movies over the past years. But when it comes to playing the lead, the male actors end up with a larger share as compared to their female counterparts. The plotline centers on them and they get to be the ultimate ‘heroes’ of the story. Nevertheless, past few years of Bollywood has given us some brilliantly crafted women-oriented movies. These movies depict women as strong, independent and with a voice of their own. Women now get meaty roles in which they negate the ideas of male patriarchy, thereby creating an independent world of their own. Today we bring to you the Top 10 women-oriented movies that managed to silence male domination.

1. NH10

This movie deals with the crucial subject of honor killing. Caught in a life-threatening situation with her boyfriend, 'Anushka' goes against all odds to rescue herself and her love. The end shows Anushka single-handedly destroying the men who killed her beloved and Anushka’s fighter spirit left us awestruck.

2. Queen

'Kangana' plays the quintessential shy girl in this movie. She is all set to marry, but her fiance ditches her at the altar. Rani (Queen) embarks alone on her honeymoon, only to re-discover herself all over again. Her fiance returns after realizing his mistake, only to be rejected by Queen this time.

3. Mardaani

Rani Mukherjee plays a badass cop in this action movie. She single-handedly busts a child trafficking racket run by notorious male criminals. Watch this one to believe in the power of women.

4. Parched

This one is purely a women’s tale as the story revolves around four female friends. Living in Rajasthan, they try to fight against societal evils like dowry and child marriage which are rampant in their village. They guide each other in times of crisis and learn to live life on their own terms.

5. Pink

Dealing with the serious issue of molestation, this movie shows the struggle for three women that try to prove to the world that a women’s consent matters. Together, they fight against their powerful molesters, thereby displaying true courage.

6. Kahaani

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7. Ki Snd Ka

We all believe that women are homemakers and men are the breadwinners. But what happens when the tables turn? This movie is a breath of fresh air and smashes the stereotypical gender defined roles created by our society.

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Vidya Balan as an item girl is everything you’ll want to watch. Silk creates her own rules and lives by them. She would rather end her life than succumb to male domination.

9. Dangal

Winning an Olympic medal isn’t a joke, especially if you’re a girl living in a village of Haryana. Tracing the journey of the Phogat sisters, Dangal shows that girls can go against all odds to fulfill their passion.

10. Akira

A girl is termed rash and quarrelsome for fighting against eve-teasing and bullies. Akira is the story of a solo girl who is framed by a corrupt policeman. She fights against several corrupt officials and people, only to emerge as a winner.