Top Ten Indian Movies Celebrating Womanhood

Below are some of the Indian movies that celebrate women's power and inspire their viewers to be independent and empowered. Nowadays, the majority of films are women centric, and they celebrate womanhood. As a woman myself, it gives me a great deal of joy and inspiration to learn about the lives of women from all around the world through these films. Check them out.

1. Mission Mangal Click to look into! >> Read More... (2019)

This Jagan Shakti-directed Bollywood film inspired the lives of numerous people by showing the true story of India’s success at reaching Mars. It focussed mainly on the team of scientists led by and including four women scientists. This Vidya Balan starrer film focuses on woman empowerment and inspires us women to stick together and show the world what we are capable of. It also stars Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... , Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu is an actress and model of Indian or >> Read More... , Kirti Kulhari She is an India film star Born May 30, 1985 in Mum >> Read More... , Sonakshi Sinha Sonakshi Sinha is a well-known Indian Actress. She >> Read More... and many others. One of the most critical space missions of ISRO being controlled and led by women is the biggest example of showing to the world how capable and full of potential women are.

2. Koni (1984)

This Saroj Dey-directed Tollywood film is about a girl who has to overcome obstacles such as patriarchy and stigma regarding women's participation in swimming. This Soumitra Chatterjee Soumitra Chatterjee was born on January 19, 1935, >> Read More... starrer blockbuster raised a lot of opinions in the late 20th century. It filled young women’s minds with a sense of empowerment and will to fight against wrongdoings. Koni, the protagonist, portrays the role of an aspiring young swimmer by overcoming the stigmas of a patriarchal society.

3. Lipstick Under My Burkha Click to look into! >> Read More... (2016)

This Alankrita Shrivastava-directed film deals with the lives of four women who break free from the shackles of the patriarchal society to follow their dreams and passions. It is a dark comedy starring Ratna Pathak Ratna Pathak is an Indian actress who has been a p >> Read More... , Konkona Sen Sharma Konkona Sen Sharma is a Bollywood actress hailing >> Read More... and many others. This Indian Hindi-language film inspires its viewers to go and achieve their dreams. Women have always been prey to the patriarchy prevailing in our society for decades and centuries. Films like these instill ideas of independence and empowerment in the minds of their viewers.

4. Miss India Miss India was a TV serial that was aired on Doord >> Read More... (2020)

This Indian Telugu-language movie deals with a woman dealing with social stigmas like sexism, criticism and male domination. Directed by Narendra Nath Narendra Nath is one of the most iconic actors of >> Read More... , starring Keerthy Suresh Keerthy is the daughter of yesteryear actress Mena >> Read More... as the protagonist, this film beautifully portrays women's empowerment and how she goes to the USA to achieve what she had always wished for: independence and recognition. It surely is expected to be an intense watch.

5. Kahaani Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

Bollywood blockbusters of all time, directed by Sujoy Ghosh Sujoy Ghosh born in Kolkata had his schooling at S >> Read More... , this film beautifully portrays what being a woman means. Starring Vidya Balan as the protagonist, this movie deals with how a woman travels from London to Kolkata to search for her missing husband. During this ongoing search, she makes stunning discoveries of buried secrets. Hence using her intellect and instincts, she overcomes the wrongdoings. This movie tells us how powerful a woman can be when it is revenge that she seeks for herself.

6. English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

This Gauri Shinde-directed Bollywood film deals with a woman standing up for herself and teaching herself to live her life. The lead actress, Sridevi, works hard to build her life and prove her family members wrong who questioned her capabilities. She goes abroad and learns the English language and fulfills her passion of speaking fluently in the said language. This film is an excellent example of woman empowerment as we speak. Along with that, it also gives the viewers a look inside typical Indian households where life is often subject to the commands of her husband.

7. Bulbbul (2020)

This film is directed by Anvita Dutt Guptan Anvita Dutt was born on 20th February 1972. She is >> Read More... . It deals with a woman seeking revenge for the tarnishing of her soul. Starring Tripti Dimri as the lead, this movie deals with a woman facing repeated torture but emerging out of it as the most potent form of herself, representing the supreme power holder. This movie both celebrates womanhood and inspires its viewers.

8. Tumhari Sulu (2017)

This Suresh Tiwari-directed Bollywood film deals with an ambitious homemaker whose professional life takes a turn after she wins a contest and later auditions for a radio show. It beautifully captures the talents of a woman and how she embraces them for her happiness. She faces obstacles on her way but overcomes each one of them. This film captures how a woman can maintain both her personal and professional life with ambition and willpower.

9. Jhimma (2021)

This Indian Marathi language film revolves around the lives of seven different women and their battles. Directed by Hemant Dhome Hemant Dhome is an Indian actor, director, and scr >> Read More... , this film deals with how, upon embarking on their separate journeys, the women rediscover themselves. Starring famous Marathi celebrities Siddharth Chandekar Siddharth Chandekar is an Indian movie artist. He >> Read More... and Sayali Sanjeev Sayali Sanjeev was born on 31st January 1993 in Dh >> Read More... , this movie celebrates being a woman.

10. Paromitar Ek Din (2000)

Directed by prominent Bengali director Aparna Sen A vetern filmmaker and actress, Aparna Sen has bee >> Read More... , this Bengali-language movie celebrates women's friendship and experiments with the various dynamics of a woman’s life. It deals with the building of a strong relationship between a mother and her daughter-in-law despite many difference. It shows female solidarity. It stars Soumitra Chatterjee and Aparna Sen in the leading roles.