Women’s Day 2020 Special: Minds Behind Strong Female Characters That Have Left Strong Impact On Audience

Bollywood has been seeing a major shift over the last few years from commercial cinema to meaningful cinema. This trend has been slowly pouring into all content platforms and women-led stories are finding larger viewership every day. With women’s day around the corner, we want to celebrate 5 such strong female characters that have inspired us, moved us and connected with us on a personal level. The masterminds behind these characters are men and women, who deserve recognition for their stellar visualisation and execution.

A film about rape and power, when conceptualised and filmed well, can be the perfect social message that society needs. Ajji is one such film. Siddharth Anand Kumar of Yoodlee Films has picked another compelling and gut-wrenching script that will make your skin crawl with every dialogue. Sushama Deshpande and Sharvani Suryavanshi do a phenomenal job as the main characters. Their stories and their struggles make you want to offer help, only to realise that there are hundreds like this in society. (All PICS Credit- Instagram)

Another film that stirred conversation and showcased the strength of women beautifully was Hitchki. With the talented Rani Mukherjee as the protagonist, the film is a story of an aspiring teacher with Tourette Syndrome who lands her dream job in a fancy school. Siddharth Malhotra has wonderfully managed to bring out her courage without garnering sympathy from the viewers. She disciplines children with wit and spirit and manages to become their friend over time, giving the clear message that no obstacle is too big to achieve your dreams.