Check out the 20 Strong Female Characters in Bollywood films
1. Deepika Padukone from Piku
Running Time: 122 minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Movie Genre: Dramedy
Movie Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan
Director: Shoojit Sircar
Writer: Juhi Chaturvedi
Year of release: 2015
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: SonyLIV
2. Sridevi from English Vinglish
Running Time: 134 minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama
Movie Star Cast: Sridevi, Adil Hussain
Director: Gauri Shinde
Writer: Gauri Shinde
Year of release: 2012
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: JioCinema
Sridevi marked her return to acting with English Vinglish after several years. In it, she plays the role of homemaker Shashi Godbole, who is mocked by her family members over her lack of command of English. She then takes the matter into her own hands and joins English tuition. Sridevi’s portrayal of the tender yet determined Shashi is a delight to watch. The film has strong performances, excellent writing, and an impactful social message.
3. Vidya Balan from Kahaani
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
Movie Genre: Thriller
Movie Star Cast: Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Writer: Sujoy Ghosh, Advaita Kala
Year of release: 2012
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Kahaani remains one of Vidya Balan’s finest performances. She plays the role of Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant lady who is looking for her missing husband. However, she is more than what meets the eye. As the story progresses, we get to witness the layers of the character. Kahaani is a tight thriller championed by Vidya’s strong performance.
4. Alia Bhatt from Gully Boy
Running Time: 153 minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
Movie Genre: Musical, Drama
Movie Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti
Year of release: 2019
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Alia Bhatt plays the role of Safeena in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy…