Bollywood has seen a significant shift with a surge of female-centric movies, showcasing women's diverse lives and struggles. The films produced, showcase the challenges and break the stereotypes of the age-old norms, transforming the cinema industry into a powerful force for social change and empowerment.
The hike in female-centric movies is played by both emerging actresses and widely acclaimed film actors. Women-centric movies address taboo topics like women's sexuality, mental health, and workplace discrimination, sparking conversations. Watching these movies makes people understand the experiences females face in Indian society. The success of these films also reflects the growing demand for diverse storytelling in Indian Cinema.
There is a long list of female-led movies that are based on true events or showcase the reality of society. They have acclaimed wide recognition from the audience and received prestigious awards as well.
Women Entrepreneurs Review brings to you 5 female-centric movies that were released in March and have become the talk of the town.
Crew
Crew is a comedy-drama film released in India on 29 March 2024 tells the tale of three hardworking air hostesses who ultimately fall into a web of lies. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, with Diljit Dosanjh, and Kapil Sharma in supporting roles. It has received wide recognition due to its punch lines, comedy, and drama played by the characters. This movie created history as it became the highest opening day grosser for any female lead Hindi film ever.
This film is a celebration of friendship, love, and laughter. It showcases the strength, resilience, and intelligence of female protagonists Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya, who form a bond chasing a treasure. It captures adventure, mystery, and female empowerment.
Patna Shuklla
A Disney+ Hotstar drama, Patna Shuklla was released on 29 March 2024 that follows a helpless student Rinki. Tanvi Shuklla played by Raveena Tandon is a lawyer who fights for justice for the student's exam results. She discovers the educational system scam at the university held for a long time that cleverly exchanges the results of deserving students who are poverty-driven with the non-deserving candidates who are rich brats. Together, they uncover a web of deceit and corruption within the education system. The film offers drama, intrigue, and a gripping narrative of society.
This film combines legal drama with emotional depth, raising awareness about the flaws in the system along with women standing and fighting for justice.
Laapata Ladies
Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Laapata Ladies is a heartwarming film released on 1 March 2024. This film set in rural India in 2001, follows two young brides who accidently get lost on the same train after their wedding.
The film features Nitanshi Goel, a naive girl who finds strength and independence, leaving a lasting impact. The young bride, Phool, lost and encountered on the train and Geeta Chachi a hard-working woman form an unlikely duo through hilarious misadventures, and celebrate female bonding and independence, with a spectacular village setting.
Ae Watan Mere Watan
A Hindi language historical biographical film, Ae Watan Mere Watan revolves around the life of Usha Mehta, a brave young girl who started an underground radio station during the Quit India movement in 1942.
The film stars Sara Ali Khan, Anand Tiwari, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Srivastav, and Alexx O'Nell and can be watched on Amazon Prime Video. The female protagonist used the underground radio station to spread unity and inspire the Indian Independence movement, capturing the minds of young viewers. Usha Mehta sacrifices her safety, personal life, and comfort for a radio station while facing the British intelligence agents. her determination fuels her resilience making others join her independence movement.
Article 370
Article 370 is a political action thriller film that follows the efforts of an intelligence agent, Zooni Haksar, to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The film features real-life characters inspired by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, former Chief Minister Salahuddin Jalal, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The film explores the post-2019 revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, starring Yami Gautam as an NIA agent who granted special status to the region, despite the disputes between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. This movie portrays the real circumstances that appeared in August 2019, when India revoked Article 370, removing the special powers for Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to align the region with the rest of India.
Watch these movies on leading OTT platforms and your nearest cinemas.
