In Bollywood, there are plenty of movies dedicated to women celebrating their freedom, dreams, power, and more.
In this story, let’s have a look at the iconic moments of such movies, that not only are the highlighted part of the movie but also serve as a celebratory norm-breaking point for society.
Let’s get into it!
Laaptaa Ladies: The movie’s one of the leading characters, Jaya played by Pratibha Ranta, choosing her study and sisterhood was the most highlighted part of the movie, deeply affecting viewers.
Highway: Veera, portrayed by Alia Bhatt, opening about her sexual abuse to Mahavir (Randeep Hooda) and facing her demons bravely towards the end of the movie while choosing a quiet life in the mountains, had our whole heart.
Gargi: The character Gargi played by Sai Pallavi, decides to do what is morally right instead of familial obligations which is the major turn in the movie stressing the importance of integrity rather than easy solutions.
Queen: In this movie Kangana Ranaut’s character choosing her self-respect and not going back to her fiancée who earlier called off the marriage, points to the character’s courage and celebrates the freedom of women.
Uyare: The character Pallavi portrayed by Parvathy Thiruvothu achieves her dreams despite being the victims of abuse and violence. Also, in a society where beauty sets the foundations for anything, she chooses to set her own beauty standards, truly defining the determination and power of a woman.
Laaptaa Ladies: The character Phool played by Nitanshi Goel, showcases the character's persistence and patience and travelling all by herself to meet her husband was another iconic moment of the movie, loved by the audience.
Neerja: Sonam Kapoor portraying as Neerja Bhanot shows impeccable courage in the face of danger when Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked in 1986. She didn’t even hesitate to sacrifice her life to protect others at the young age of 22, is truly an inspiration for everyone.
Raazi: In this movie, Alia Bhatt plays the role of a Kashmir girl, who is married to a Pakistani army officer, to spy on Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. This showcases her character's commitment towards the duty of her country under life-threatening situations.
Nil Battey Sannata: The lead character Chanda, a single mother portrayed by Swara Bhasker, enrols herself in the same class as her daughter to motivate her reluctant daughter who wants to quit studying, showcases the character's determination to educate her child and fight for dreams.
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl: Janhvi Kapoor portrays the role of Gunjan Saxena, India's first female Air Force officer who fights with all hurdles and the conservative systems to achieve her dream and make history.