Mrs, And 5 Other Women Led Films To Watch

Producer: Bhaswati Sengupta Editor: Nisha Dubey | February 23, 2025

Here are 5 must watch women-centric films along with Mrs to watch on Zee5.

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Mrs Starring Sanya Malhotra in lead role as Richa, this is a Hindi adaption of the popular Malayalam film, The Great India Kitchen. Richa, a dancer and choreographer is confined to her marital home with familial and societal expectations at peak. The films show her harrowing journey.

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Mrs Undercover Mrs Undercover stars Radhika Apte in the lead as Durga. The film narrates the story of an undercover agent, living as a simple housewife. It portrays the importance of women to not forget about themselves while taking care of the family.

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Chhatriwali This is the story of an unemployed chemistry genius who embarks on a journey to help students overcome the taboo associated with sex. The film stars Rakul Preet Singh in the lead as Sanya Dhingra.

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Rashmi Rocket This film revolves around Indian sportswomen subjected to gender testing after being diagnosed with hyperandrogenism. Taapsee Pannu plays the titular character of a track athlete competing in the National and Asian games.

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English Vinglish Sridevi starrer English Vinglish, shows a housewife and caterer usually mocked by her family for not knowing English. She reasserts her value as mother and wife with her attempt to learn English.

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Saand Ki Aankh This film is based on the lives of Indian sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. It showcases the journey from living in a patriarchal society to winning medals for the nation. Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu feature in lead roles.

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