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Are you tired of hearing people complain that Hindi movies lack strong female characters? Here are 5 strong women characters we love.
Are you tired of hearing people complain that Hindi movies lack strong female characters? Well, here are 5 strong women characters everyone should love!
It is true that Hindi movies have been constantly criticized for inconsistency in their portrayal of strong female leads, there are always certainly exceptions.
But how do we define strong? To each woman, strength means different things, some choose to stay silent and work tirelessly, some choose to rebel to make a better place while others make their own rules.
Some of these Bollywood movies have featured powerful female characters who embody the true spirit of feminism. These characters challenge traditional gender roles and expectations, serving as inspirational examples for viewers.
So who are these strong female characters in Hindi movies?
Sia is a remarkable character. When she discovers that her friend Rewa can’t become a mother due to a miscarriage, she empathizes with her pain. Sia decides to become a surrogate for Rewa, despite the judgment and taunts from society.
Her actions even lead to the breakup of her romantic relationship. Nevertheless, she remains resolute and selfless, doing it all for her friend Rewa.
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Rani faces heartbreak when her fiancé Vijay calls off their wedding just a day before the big day. Though devastated, Rani chooses to embark on her planned honeymoon trip to Paris alone.
This marks a significant step for a girl who had never ventured out alone before. In Paris, she befriends Vijaylaxmi and undergoes a transformation, gaining independence, confidence, and valuable life experiences, returning home stronger than ever.
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Piku portrays the story of an independent woman who believes she doesn’t need a man to complete her life. She lives life on her own terms and takes care of her father, Baba, entirely on her own.
She disregards societal expectations, thanks to the upbringing she received from her father, who raised her to be an independent woman. It’s often said that behind every successful woman stands a strong feminist father who loves and trusts his daughter.
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Sashi is a beloved character and a powerful one. Shashi yearns to prove herself to her family, who view her solely as a homemaker with limited skills.
Her determination to learn and demonstrate her worth sets her apart from the rest. Her willingness to learn at any age exemplifies true courage.
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Faced a pivotal moment in her life. It wasn’t merely a slap; it symbolized how her husband perceived her. Even when she was expecting their child, Amrita made the courageous decision to divorce her husband. She prioritized her own happiness and self-respect over society’s judgment.
Some might wonder why she didn’t forgive her husband, considering it was the first instance of such behavior. However, can anyone guarantee it would be the last time, especially when her husband didn’t express any remorse for his actions?
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These women from our Hindi movies are undoubtedly some of the most powerful and inspirational characters. They chose to live life on their terms, defying societal norms. Their stories serve as a source of inspiration for all of us.
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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