Female leads in Indian cinema have witnessed a substance-driven revolution in the last decade. Here are the a few actresses who’re not shying away from demanding their rightful position as the leads of such major mainstream films.
Bollywood films have been seeing female-driven movies take a turn for the good in the past decade. The age-old tropes of revenge-laden films have given way to some of the most highly intrinsic content-driven films when it comes to actresses leading from the front. Even this year, there are a few films where actresses are taking charge and not just leading the film’s story but also carrying the weight of the entire plot on their shoulders.
Here are a few such actresses who’re not shying away from demanding their rightful place at the top of the leaderboard:
Having won massive international acclaim already, the Yami Gautam-starrer is definitely a must-watch. Yami Gautam shall be seen playing a journalist for the first time. She has been picking up some of the best characters in the past few films. Whether it was ‘Dasvi’ or ‘A Thursday’ or ‘Bala’, she has been making sure people notice her character and don’t stop talking about it for weeks. ‘Lost’ also stars Pankaj Kapur, Rahul Khanna, Neil Bhoopalam, Pia Bajpiee and Tushar Pandey in supporting roles and is slated to release on February 16.
India's infamous political episode of the state-led 'Emergency' shall be depicted on-screen wherein Kangana Ranaut shall be seen playing India's ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This shall be the first time a full-fledged film shall capture the essence of the much-talked-about incident. The first look of the look has garnered a stupendous response from the audiences, and knowing Kangana Ranaut, she wouldn’t leave any stone unturned to make sure the movie is not just entertaining but even laden with some of the finest performances.
Post her sabbatical, Anushka Sharma is all set to deliver a stellar performance in 'Chakda Express.' Well, that’s what the stills from the shoot tell. Anushka shall be seen playing Indian skipper Jhulan Goswami, who had been one of the very few cricketers who had such a long career. The film not only shows the cricketing life of Jhulan Goswami but also shows the hardships that she faced in order to make her big debut on the cricket field. The movie promises to be an inspirational story for every Indian cricket lover. The movie is set to release soon.
Rani Mukerji's upcoming film recounts the story of an immigrant Indian mother who fights the Norwegian foster care system and legal machinery to win back the custody of her children. The Ashima Chibber directorial is a much-talked-about film on the internet and has created substantial intrigue ever since it was announced. The fact that the film is based on a real-life incident makes the wait for the movie even more unbearable.
Who doesn't want to see the gal-version of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ or ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’? Come on, we know, we all do! The Farhan Akhtar-directed film shall star Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt in leading roles and we definitely can't wait for this one. The film has been announced for quite a while, but it hasn’t gone on floors yet. But this year, it seems the movie will finally see the light of day.
Which film among these are you most excited about?