Top 10 Bollywood Movies With Badass Female Lead In The 20th Century

Bollywood movies are popularly known for their music and dance. More than a thousand movies are being released in the Bollywood industry per year, which makes it an essential part of Indian cinema. Many of people think that the Bollywood industry only releases content and, stories related to romance, action and fantasy. In other words, Bollywood is worthless to watch as it only shows a world beyond reality. But that is not true. Here is a list of top 10 movies that offers an entirely different side of Bollywood.

1. Raazi Click to look into! >> Read More...

Raazi is a Bollywood movie based on Harinder Sikka’s novel ‘Calling Sehmat’, 2008. It is a film based on actual life incidents. The story focuses on Sehmat, a young girl, who is married to a Pakistani army officer at her father’s request and spies for India. She proved her patriotism and loyalty towards her country and handled every hurdle and challenging situation while living in a different country all alone. A simple, immature girl fought for her country and proved herself a badass woman while performing her duty as a daughter, a wife and, a spy.

2. Kahaani Click to look into! >> Read More...

Kahaani’s movie is based on real-life incident of the novelist Advaita Kala's brief stay in Kolkata. The story focuses on a pregnant lady, Vidya Bagchi, who came from London to Kolkata to find her missing husband, where she took help from a police officer, Rana. But while doing her investigation, she came across a strange situation where everyone denies to recognize her husband, which brings a new twist to the story. She got to realize whatever the naked eyes see is not the truth. The movie ends with a surprise turn revealing that neither Vidhya Bagchi nor her husband ever existed. This unique content keeps the audience engaged in the story. Vidhya Bagchi showed her badass nature by taking revenge on her unborn child and a dead husband.

3. Wake Up Sid Click to look into! >> Read More...

Wake Up Sid is a light, entertaining Bollywood movie, that shows the real youth world. The story has a female protagonist Aisha Banerjee, who is new to Bombay city and finds a friend on her first day. She came to Bombay from Kolkata to become independent. She has a colourful nature with an enthusiastic dream of becoming a writer, but her friend Sid Mehra is just the opposite her. He is carefree and has a charming personality, but changes after meeting Aisha. Aisha is a solid and bold personality that inspires young women to be themselves and be strong to face every situation, be it relationship or career.

4. English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More...

English Vinglish is a heart-touching story based on a middle-class family problem. The story focuses on Shashi, a mother and a wife, who devoted her entire life to her family. She also makes sweets and sell them to save money for emergencies. The only thing she lacks is English. She cannot speak English, so her daughter and husband mock her and makes her feel uncomfortable. Once when she visits New York City to attend her sister’s daughter’s marriage, she decides to take up English coaching classes with the money she saved. The story ends up with a satisfying ending where she gives her speech in English to bless the married couple, and her family regrets their deeds. Shashi proved that an introvert home-maker could be a badass lady when she comes to herself.

5. Masaan Click to look into! >> Read More...

Masaan is a Bollywood movie that conveys the story of a typical middle- class family girl Devi Pathak. She was being accused of having pre-marital sex with her student Piyush. After the raid, Piyush kills himself in the bathroom, and the police inspector demands a bribe of three lakh rupees from her father. After a long time, she got a temporary job in Indian Railways and decided to study. Devi Pathak faces a lot of hate, abuse, and criticism from society for living her life in her way, but she ends up being a strong woman and never giving up hope for a good life.

6. Bulbul

Bulbul is a supernatural thriller movie that gives glimpses of a desi gothic story. Bulbul was five years old when she was married to Indranil. But after a particular time, she starts developing feelings for Indranil’s younger brother Satya. But the story takes a turn when a few people get killed in the village, including Indranil’s brother Mahendra. The villagers thought it was some ghost, but later on, report gives a surprising turn when Bulbul gets some supernatural power to get revenge on those who abused and raped her and other woman in the village. Bulbul is a strong, bold women who stand up for all women in society, proving her badass side.

7. Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani

YJHD is a fun and romantic movie that conveys the story of four friends who reunites for a trip. Naina Talwar is a shy, simple girl who meets Bunny, a carefree boy, on her journey. But during her journey, she realizes that she cannot adjust herself to the group. Bunny helps Naina make her lover herself, and she falls for him. After a long time, all four friends gather for a wedding, and Naina finds herself and starts living her own life with her own rules, and the story ends up when Bunny proposes to Naina. Naina Talwar shows the character of many people who do not prioritize themselves, and the transition of Naina is an inspiration for them.

8. Mardaani Click to look into! >> Read More...

Mardaani is a story about a female inspector handling a case of child trafficking and drug dealing. She is being brought under a challenging situation of saving a girl Pyaari, where she shows her badass side of being a woman, and a police inspector.

9. Lipstick Under My Burkha Click to look into! >> Read More...

Lipstick Under My Burkha is a story about four women, who are dreaming of freedom and respect in their lives. All four of them suffer from the dominance of males in society but are boldly and courageously fighting against it, which shows their proper side of being badass women.

10. Queen Click to look into! >> Read More...

Queen is a story about a girl Rani, who is rejected by her fiancé just one day before her marriage. So, she decides on go to her honeymoon alone, where she discovers herself and gains the confidence to live her life independently and happily. She hands over her engagement ring to her fiancé’s and comes out with confidence and a badass attitude.