Gangubai Kashiwadi and Neerja: 5 of Bollywood’s best biopics about brave women

Women are God’s most powerful creatures. Even though women have been oppressed for years, she rose like a phoenix. There are many women known for their courage and energy, who never backed down from a challenge.

Here are some of the best Bollywood biopics about courageous women who fought to change the world for the better. Check out these and get inspired by these unsung heroes.

Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

Based on the true story of a woman named Gangubai, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is Alia Bhatt’s A-game. The film revolves around a girl from Gujarat who flees to Mumbai with her lover with dreams of becoming an actress. He ends up selling her to his female pimp. Her journey from there will give you unimaginable inspiration.

Neerja (2016)

Starring Sonam Kapoor, ‘Neerja’ is the true story of a flight attendant named Neerja Bhanot. In 1986, Neerja was on Pan Am Flight 73 when it was hijacked by a group of armed terrorists. Neerja did everything possible to save her passenger’s life, but she succumbed to the bullet.

Large (2018)

Raj, starring Alia Bhatt, is based on the real life of Sehmat Khan, an Indian spy who married a Pakistani during the 1971 war. Although she seemed innocent and harmless, she was trained to divulge secrets of the Pakistan Army and its plots against India.

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Bandit Queen (1994)

‘Bandit Queen’ is the story of a female dacoit who ruled the town of Chambal. After facing years of oppression and abuse, real-life bandit queen Phoolan Devi rises to her highest position. Having spent her years as a criminal, she then became a politician to bring about change.

Saand Ki Aankh (2019)

Saand Ki Aankh, starring Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar and Prakash Jha, is the story of shooter dadis. The film depicts the lives of Chandro and Prakash Tomar and how they overcome the patriarchal system and emerge as powerful leading women in their village.

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