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7 Best Women dominating Movies in Bollywood

1] Queen

Kangana Ranaut's interpretation of a girl's journey through darkness into the light is so bouncy, bubbly and burnished that you want to stand up and applaud this film about a small-town Indian girl's journey of self-realisation. Her transformation from a timid girl into a strong and independent women is worth watching.


2] Kahaani 

This is the story of a pregnant woman who is on a mission to find out her husband's murderer. She's strong and not willing to give up. This is a movie with one of the best climax scenes in the recent times.

3] Angry Indian Goddesses

It's a story about bunch of young girls who meet in Goa for one of their friends' bachelorette and what happens next is worth watching.

4] Mardaani 

Mardaani is packed with action and a thrilling story line revolving around police officer, Shivani Shivaji Rai, played by Rani Mukerji. The film is all about standing up for the right cause and fighting for it, even if that requires a punch or two.

5] Lajja

Janki not only showcased freedom and a fearless attitude which does not care about others’ opinions, she also raised important questions on the sensitive issue of Indian mythology and religious beliefs.If women can be loving and caring, they can also be fierce and stand up for what is right at the same time.

6] Lipstick Under My Burkha

In order to be independent and break free from the conservative society, four women sets on a journey to discover freedom and happiness.

7] NH10

It tells the story of a young couple whose road trip goes awry after an encounter with a group of violent criminals. Part of the story is loosely adapted from the 2007 Manoj Babli honour killing case .

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