International Women's Day 2021: Four best Bollywood films to watch on women's day - from English Vinglish, Neerja, Queen to Kahaani
International Women's Day 2021 today: Every year March 8 is celebrated as the International Women's Day. It is rightly said that it is easier to celebrate womanhood than being one. From managing the daily household chores to get recognition as the 'Human Computer', women have always left a mark wherever they have gone.
On International Women's Day 2021, here is a list of four Bollywood films that celebrate womanhood and have depicted the journey of women on screen.
English Vinglish
Directed by Gauri Shinde and starring Sridevi, this film centers around a coy Indian homemaker who struggles with her English. Her inability to speak or understand English often embarrasses her well-educated husband and English educated daughter. However, destiny takes a strange turn when she goes to New York for a relative's wedding and ends up taking English speaking classes. Source: PTI
Neerja
The heart wrenching tale is based on the true story on how flight attendant Neerja Bhanot gave her own life to save the passengers of the flight when it a group of terrorists hijacked the plane in 1986. Sonam Kapoor played the role of the protagonist in the film. Source: PTI
Queen
After being deserted by her fiancé on the eve of her wedding day, Rani (Kangana Ranaut) decides to go on her honeymoon alone. In the entire journey, she rediscovers herself. This film is a perfect example of women can do anything with or without a man. Source: PTI
Kahaani
A pregnant woman comes from London to Kolkata in search of her husband. Apparently, it may seem so but this Vidya Balan starrer is in reality about courage and determination. The film tells the story of to what extent a determined woman can go to ensure justice for her loved ones. The list would have been incomplete without this Sujoy Ghosh thriller. Source: PTI