When you say movie, it could either spread an idea or even touch upon a long-held cultural norm. All these years, many ‘woman-centric’ films have really forayed and opened up to reinterpreting the very meaning of woman on screen. Presented below are the seven most intense feature films that challenge stereotypes about women and celebrate power, complexity, and individuality. Top 7 Women Centric Films That Break Stereotypes.
1. Queen (2013)
What Kangana played in Rani is that woman who is shy or pampered to the point of discovering a solo honeymoon after being thrown over. Empoweringly cheeky, Queen makes a complete mockery of the belief that a journey could be completed by a man’s presence.
2. Thappad (2020)
Another point to consider is this film deterred from popularizing domestic violence in “lighter” forms. Taapsee Pannu’s character-hailed heroine doesn’t really need priorities; the self-respect is worth more than people’s rumors that expect his forgiveness.
3. English Vinglish (2012)
Sridevi plays the housewife who, after being scorned by others for not speaking the Queen’s English, enrolls in a course and eventually finds her voice. It was the sob story of self-esteem and late bloomers.
4. Kahaani (2012)
Vidya Balan’s pregnant protagonist manages a message reversal tweak at a standard example of vulnerability. A woman who’s probing into her missing husband’s whereabouts outsmarts all the seasoned cops and criminals, thus proving strength to be competence and not something tangible to connect with.
5. Dangal (2016)
Daughters Phogat shine brighter despite the movie’s center revolving around a father’s dream. It focuses on how female athletes broke the gender stereotype in a male-dominated sport.
6. Erin Brockovich (2000)
Julia Roberts played a single mother who at age 35 would dare challenge a formidable company under the true story of this very moving tale. Her level of grit, confidence and intelligence challenges all legal and gender stereotypes.
7. Hidden Figures (2016)
These three Black women who played key roles in NASA’s space race were barriers in race, gender, and class. Yet, the film showed brilliance and resilience over all odds.
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