Top 7 Women Centric Shows/MoviesTo Watch In 2021
On the 20th anniversary of ‘Dil Chahta Hai,’ actor and director Farhan Akhtar announced his next directorial project, “Jee Le Zara,” featuring the leading ladies of Bollywood Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif & Alia Bhatt.
After Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the audience was eagerly waiting for a road trip movie revolving around female friendship. And, with the announcement of Jee Le Zaraa, the spread of a wave of euphoria in the Indian audience and social media accounts of the star cast flooded with positive wishes. Oh, and memes, of course!
We are all excited for this star-studded addition to women empowerment movies and series, and it might be challenging to contain the excitement till the release of the film in 2023. However, all good things take time, and so will this movie. Till then, here is a list of the top 7 women-centric shows and movies to keep you hooked!
Women Centric Shows & Movies To Watch Before The Release Of Jee Le Zaraa!
Aarya
Sushmita Sen’s comeback series “Aarya” is a thriller suspense web series released under Hotstar’s original content label Hotstar Specials. The story revolves around Arya Sareen, a loving & caring housewife who bravely fought through blackmail, violence, and betrayal after her husband was mysteriously murdered.
Phenomenally played by Sen, Aarya depicts how a mother can do it all, including running a drug mafia and avenging her husband’s death while taking care of her children. Director Ram Madhvani has managed to precisely portray how a mother trying to protect her children fears nothing and no one.
The Bold Type
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If defined in one sentence, ‘the bold type is a show subtly addressing serious women issues like gender inequality in workplaces, women’s health, politics, etc. But… with a fun twist. The show takes the audience on a journey with three career-driven women working in a fictional fashion magazine, “Scarlet.”
The adorable bond between Jane, Sutton, and Kat will give you major friendship goals and their distinct yet equally inspiring personalities will keep you hooked till the series finale.
If you are not a fan of binge-watching and are looking for something light and refreshing yet invigorating to watch while having dinner, this is one of the best shows on Netflix for you!
The Crown
The historical drama series curated around the life of Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown is one of the most loved shows on the OTT platforms. The storyline covers distinct phases of the queen and gives us an insight into the life of royals.
Apart from Queen Elizabeth, the series also features other influential historical women, including Princess Margaret, Lady Diana Spencer, and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The series is praised by critics worldwide for its direction, cinematography, and, most importantly, acting. If you are fascinated by the royals and Queen Elizabeth’s Reign, this one is definitely for you!
Bulbul
This is one of the rare gems of Indian cinema that portrays powerful feminism through a revisionist tale of a woman wronged by men in her life by using the supernatural horror genre.
Set in the late 19th century Bengal, it takes us into the life of a young bride who grows into a charming woman and later goes to extreme lengths to avenge herself.
From Tripti Dimri’s acting in the titular role, the exceptional writing by Anvita Dutt Guptan, and stirring performances by supporting actors, we love everything about Bulbul. And, we know you will too!
Reign
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Though underrated, Reign is one of the best shows on Netflix, which centers around the real-life events of Mary Stuart- the queen Scots. Mary, the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I, is one of the most controversial personalities from the Elizabethan era.
Mary was merely six days old when she was named the queen and was engaged to King Francis of France at a very young age. The first season begins with the queen’s arrival to the French court, and as the story unfolds, we get to witness a perfect blend of passion and politics while covering significant events of queen mary’s real life.
Later in the show, more powerful female characters from European history, including Catherine de Medici and Elizabeth I, are introduced, and their personalities are equally inspiring.
The Lipstick Under My Burkha
Written and directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Lipstick Under My Burkha is India’s first women-centric dark comedy.
The movie is about four women. Rehana (an aspiring pop star), Shirin (an oppressed housewife), Leela( a beautician living a claustrophobic life), and Usha (an aging widow with a secret affair).
The beauty of this story lies in the fact that all these women are shown taking down the patriarchy in their little ways. Just like the name suggests, the film is all about Indian women snatching their freedom back from society with little acts of rebellion.
Mimi
Centered around ‘Surrogacy,’ which is still an untouched avenue in Bollywood movies, Mimi is a film set around a small-town girl’s surrogacy journey. Kriti Sanon effortlessly essays the titular role, and Pankaj Tripathi always wins our hearts with his versatile acting.
It is a light and humorous film that makes you laugh aloud when chaos unfolds after the secret of Kriti’s pregnancy spills out.
Apart from the funny parts, it also gives you an insight into the multitude of emotions that a surrogate mother feels when she has to let go of the baby she birthed. All in all, it is one of the most beautiful women empowerment movies Bollywood has ever produced.
Concluding thoughts!
Here we conclude our list of women-centric shows and movies you must watch while waiting for Jee Le Zaraa. Despite being drastically different, there is one thing in common in these cinematic pieces: ‘ solid female leads taking down societal norms and stereotypes in their ways.
If you haven’t seen these series and movies yet, we highly encourage you to check them out. Once you do, let us know your views in the comments below and follow Articleocity’s blog for more informative articles.
