Journalism of Courage
From Thappad to Chhapaak: 10 women-led films which offered a wave of fresh content
1 / 10Taapsee Pannu's feminist drama Thappad throws light on the issues of patriarchy, domestic abuse, and a woman's yearning for self-respect. (Photo: Express archive)
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2 / 10Based on a real life instance, Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak addresses the grim reality of acid attacks and lives of survivors. (Photo: Express archive)
3 / 10Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi is a commentary on human dignity and the hard-hitting reality of lives of sex workers. (Photo: Express archive)
4 / 10Janhvi Kapoor's Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl propagates the idea of gender equality and actualization of dreams. (Photo: Express archive)
5 / 10Vidya Balan's Kahaani was a stepping stone of women in action films and portrayed her as strong and resilient. (Photo: Express archive)
6 / 10Kangana Ranaut's Panga focuses on motherhood and the struggles faced by a woman and it also enshrines the message of following one's dreams. (Photo: Express archive)
7 / 10Rani Mukerji's Mardaani and Mardaani 2 focus on the cases of child trafficking, rape cases, and crimes committed by juveniles. (Photo: Express archive)
8 / 10Sridevi's Mom revolves around sexual assault and portrays her as a strong, fierce woman who seeks justice. (Photo: Express archive)
9 / 10Led by Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang and also Amitabh Bachchan, Pink gives away a strong message on the importance of a woman's consent and approval. (Photo: Express archive)
10 / 10Kangana Ranaut's Queen focuses on a woman's self-discovery, detachment from others, and her new-found independence and freedom. (Photo: Express archive)
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