As Women's Day 2024 approaches, we reflect on the inspirational stories of several sheroes in our country who have become sources of motivation for many. From brave spies like Sehmat Khan to the only Indian Armed Forces woman pilot who flew into war zones, Gunjan Saxena, there are many powerful and inspirational women in our country. Numerous films have been made depicting the lives of these phenomenal women. As we celebrate Women's Day, here are the top 10 films inspired by the real-life stories of these remarkable females
Updated On: 2024-03-06 02:49 PM IST
Compiled by : Shachi Chaturvedi
'Saand Ki Aankh,' starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, is based on the real-life story of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. The two elderly women from Uttar Pradesh fought societal prejudices to become renowned competitive shooters
'Raazi' is based on Harinder Singh Sikka’s novel ‘Calling Sehmat.’ Starring Alia Bhatt in a pivotal role, the film is about Sehmat Khan, a young woman who married a Pakistani military officer to serve as an undercover spy for the Indian intelligence agency
Janhvi Kapoor's biographical drama 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' is based on the first Indian Air Force woman pilot who flew in a war zone during the Kargil war in 1999
'Sabaash Mithu' is a biopic of former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu in the role of Mithali, one of the greatest female cricketers in the world
'Chhapaak' is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. The film features Deepika Padukone as the female lead and explores Laxmi’s journey through the attack, societal pressure, and much more
Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja' is based on the true story of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life while saving passengers during a hijacking in 1986
'Dangal' is a biographical sports drama based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat, who achieved success in the world of wrestling, breaking gender stereotypes. The movie stars Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra, among others
Starring Rani Mukerji in the lead role, 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' revolves around Anurupa Chatterjee, an Indian woman who fought a legal battle against the Norwegian government to retain custody of her children
'Mary Kom' is a biographical sports drama starring Priyanka Chopra in the titular role. The movie follows the life of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer, and Olympic bronze medalist
Kangana Ranaut’s 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' depicts the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai, the queen of Jhansi, who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule
