Women-centric Hindi films that embodies every women of our society

With the exception of a handful of films, the portrayal of female characters in the Bollywood film industry has always been very shallow, sexist and one-sided.The characters of the heroines are portrayed as feeble, weak, muted and 'very quiet good girl' as opposed to macho, alpha male, strong male hero.However, with the change of time and society, the portrayal of female actresses in Bollywood movies is also changing.Powerful and impactful women-centric movies are being made with keeping women empowerment in mind, which are also doing great businesses at the box office.

In today's article we will discuss the 5 best female-centric Bollywood movies of all time.

Mother India

'Mother India' is considered as one of the iconic movies in the history of Indian cinema.Nargis Dutt has earned an everlasting respect in Indian cinema for her outstanding performance in this film.Nargis Dutt plays the role of a poor and righteous woman who fights against adversity as a single mother and raises her children.As we see in this movie, Nargis' character never compromises with her own morality and takes ultimate measure against her own immoral child without being blinded by motherly love.When 'Mother India' was made,it was unthinkable to cast a female actress in the lead role of an Indian film.In that sense, the film is considered a pioneer in the history of Indian cinema in terms of empowering female characters.

The Dirty Picture

Bollywood movie 'The Dirty Picture' starring Vidya Balan is inspired by the life of Silk Smith, a popular actress in the southern film industry.The fact that women's sexual freedom is an important part of women's empowerment has been addressed in the film 'Dirty Picture'.The sexual rights of women are being curtailed in our society.There are still many taboos in our society about the sex desire of women.Where mens' free sexuality is celebrated, this Hippocratic society shames women for their normal sexual needs.'Dirty picture' has raised the question about this duplicitous behavior of our patriarchal society.The movie has received rave reviews from audiences and critics.

Mirch Masala

Director Ketan Mehta's movie 'Mirch Masala', made 25 years ago, has set an example in the world of Hindi cinema.Through this movie,the director has presented the empowerment of women in a very powerful and ambiguous manner.The courageous and fiercy Sonbai character played by the legendary actress Smita Patil continues to inspire the women of our society to demand sexual freedom and rights over their own bodies.Ketan Bhagat's satirical cinematic masterpiece 'Mirch Masala' is one of the most affecting and impactful Bollywood women-centric movies.

Queen

Made in 2014, this movie is one of the highest grossing movies in the history of Bollywood cinema.This blockbuster movie starring Kangana Ranaut is the journey of a simple-minded introverted girl becoming extraordinary and confident.The fact that a woman does not need the presence of a man at all in order to survive, that a single woman can be happy in her own life without any man,can enjoy life, be successful is really presented to us by this gem.

Dor

Released in 2006, the film, directed by Nagesh Kukunu, is one of the most unique and poignant films in the history of Bollywood women-centric cinema.'Dor' is the story of two strangers who become friends with each other under unfortunate circumstances.The subtle depiction of women's empowerment in 'Door' captivates the audience.The film explores the harsh heartbreaking aspects of the religious and cultural customs of our society that deprive women of all rights and give them a life of subjugation.