5 Bollywood Movies Every Girl Must Watch

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

Bollywood has offered glimpses into the lives of strong and unconventional women. Here are some movies that celebrate bold and confident women.

Angry Indian Goddesses (2015)

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It features Sarah-Jane Dias, Rajshri Deshpande, and Sandhya Mridul and explores the complexities of female friendships.

Mary Kom (2014)

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It is a biographical drama based on the life of Mary Kom, the legendary Indian boxer. The film features Priyanka Chopra as Mary Kom.

Kahaani (2012)

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Directed by the talented Sujoy Ghosh, 'Kahaani' is a suspenseful thriller starring Vidya Balan.

Margarita With A Straw (2014)

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This beautiful film features Kalki Koechlin and explores themes of disability and self-acceptance.

Pink (2016)

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Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and featuring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, 'Pink' is a powerful social commentary on the issue of consent.

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