The time has flown and the power is back in the hands of women. And that’s what the Bollywood industry is trying to portray to match its step with the changing dimensions of society. Selfless, kind, powerless, and relying on others, this has been the portrayal of women in the cinema industry for a long period of time. But as we said time is changing and the cinema is taking lessons from their mistake. While taking lessons from their mistake, the industry has nurtured a number of movies that shed light on the life of women and exhibited how powerful they are. Today, here we bring you a list of top 10 highest rated women-centric Bollywood movies:
1. Nil Battey Sannata (8.2): One of the most underrated gems of Bollywood, Nil Battey Sannata is the story of a mom who fights her hurdles to achieve what she desires for. With a heartwarming storyline and star cast, the story of the movie revolves around a mother who fights the society to educate her daughter and help her build a bright future.
2. Queen (8.1): Queen is a movie that should be on your watch list it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. The story of Queen is about a girl named Rani who gets by her fiancé a few days ago of her wedding and she travels the whole of Paris all by herself to find her true self.
3. Kahaani (8.1): For a long time, we all thought that man has to be the hero who saves the heroine, but Kahaani turned the table and made a woman the hero. The movie is about a pregnant woman who hunts down the whole of Kolkata city to find her husband.
4. Dor (8.0): With the extra dose of Masala of the cinema, this movie will surely rub your heart with its simplicity. With a powerful message of never giving up hope, this movie is still a favorite of several people, including us.
5. English Vinglish (7.8): Without a doubt, the movie wraps up one of the strongest messages for society. Marking the comeback of Sridevi after a long sabbatical, the movie talks about a woman who goes on the mission of matching steps with society after getting humiliated by her own husband and kids.
6. Mother India (7.8): the movie which made India shine on the global map, Mother India needs no introduction. With such a heart-hitting message and ground-breaking cast, the movie deserves to be high on this list.
7. Arth (7.8); This movie touched upon several important topics like infidelity, the changing face of relationships, and most importantly, a woman's ability to take charge of her own life. With a bunch of powerhouse performers and a mature storyline, this movie was definitely way ahead of its time.
8. Raazi (7.7): Raazi is the true example of what a woman can do. Casting Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in lead, the movie is the story of an Indian agent who marries a Pakistani high-profile official to take out the information about their inner proceedings.
9. Water (7.7): Even though this movie courted a lot of controversy for showcasing the dark side of a widow's life in India, it remains one of the finest movies ever churned out by our film industry. The movie talks about several important issues like ostracism and misogyny that still exist in our country.
10. Highway (7.6): Let's be honest, this movie was much more than 'just a movie. With talented actors in lead, this movie was nothing short of an art. Apart from its soulful music, it was Alia Bhatt's performance that made this movie a hit.
