Bollywood Films: 2+ Strong Female Leads
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1. Lajja (2001)
Not Rated | 202 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The lives of four women from different places are the victims of male chauvinism and marital abuse. They decide to fight for their rights and dignity against the social norms and injustice.
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Ajay Devgn
Votes: 2,912 | Gross: $0.38M
2. Chaalbaaz (1989)
155 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Twins separated at infancy are brought up differently. One weak, one strong. One day, they end up at each others house. Their life is not the same anymore.
Director: Pankaj Parashar | Stars: Sridevi, Sunny Deol, Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher
Votes: 1,845
3. Devdas (I) (2002)
Not Rated | 185 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
After his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee's life spirals further and further out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 46,919 | Gross: $3.50M
4. Darlings (I) (2022)
TV-14 | 133 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
It follows the lives of two women as they find courage and love in exceptional circumstances.
Director: Jasmeet K Reen | Stars: Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, Roshan Mathew
Votes: 21,234
5. Fiza (2000)
Not Rated | 170 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
In 1993 Fiza's brother Aman disappears during the riots in Mumbai. In 1999 Fiza is tired of waiting and goes looking for him.
Director: Khalid Mohamed | Stars: Karisma Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Raza
Votes: 4,484 | Gross: $0.62M
6. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Not Rated | 158 min | Drama, Music, Musical
This story explores love - the shapes it takes, the ways it changes us and the exhilarating and often terrifying ride it takes us on. It is the journey of two characters, Alizeh and Ayan, as they navigate life, love and heartbreak.
Director: Karan Johar | Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Fawad Khan
Votes: 25,976 | Gross: $4.24M
7. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Drama, History
An account of the romance between the Maratha general, Baji Rao I and Mastani, princess of Bundelkhand.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tanvi Azmi
Votes: 38,512 | Gross: $6.56M
8. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Not Rated | 170 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Mehra family must contemplate over their way of living and their love lives while on a cruise celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranveer Singh
Votes: 19,892
9. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Not Rated | 180 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A grand musical about three passionate and dreamy characters: Rahul, Pooja and Nisha. Will their dreams come true? Will they find their true love?
Director: Yash Chopra | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar
Votes: 24,343
10. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Not Rated | 177 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
During their college years, Anjali was in love with her best-friend Rahul, but he had eyes only for Tina. Years later, Rahul and the now-deceased Tina's eight-year-old daughter attempts to reunite her father and Anjali.
Director: Karan Johar | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Sana Saeed
Votes: 57,232 | Gross: $2.10M
11. Jalsa (2022)
126 min | Drama, Thriller
It tells the story of a celebrated journalist and her cook and their conflict.
Director: Suresh Triveni | Stars: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, Rohini Hattangadi, Vidhatri Bandi
Votes: 6,942
12. Tehzeeb (2003)
143 min | Drama
A singer and her two daughters have a tense reunion after years.
Director: Khalid Mohamed | Stars: Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Arjun Rampal, Dia Mirza
Votes: 571
13. Zubeidaa (2001)
Unrated | 153 min | Biography, Drama, History
Zubeidaa, an aspiring Muslim actress, marries a Sikh prince to become his second wife. Her tumultuous relationship with her husband, and her inner demons lead her to a decision which has fatal consequences for them all.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajit Kapoor
Votes: 1,700
14. Barfi! (2012)
Not Rated | 151 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three young people learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's definition of normal and abnormal.
Director: Anurag Basu | Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ileana D'Cruz, Saurabh Shukla
Votes: 86,776 | Gross: $2.80M
15. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
Not Rated | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Surjan Shekhawat, who is dealing with a depressing past, has to investigate a high profile murder case, deal with his crumbling marriage and use the help and solace of a prostitute by the name of Rosie.
Directors: Reema Kagti, Priyamvada Narayanan | Stars: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Votes: 45,072 | Gross: $2.71M
16. Udta Punjab (2016)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A story that revolves around drug abuse in the affluent north Indian State of Punjab and how the youth there have succumbed to it en-masse resulting in a socio-economic decline.
Director: Abhishek Chaubey | Stars: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh
Votes: 32,238
17. We Are Family (2010)
Not Rated | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A divorced mother of three children runs a happy household - until her former husband brings his new career-oriented girlfriend into the picture.
Director: Malhotra P. Siddharth | Stars: Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Arjun Rampal, Iravati Harshe
Votes: 3,415 | Gross: $0.63M
18. Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
Not Rated | 160 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The daughter of deaf-mute parents seeks their understanding when she discovers a love for music.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar, Salman Khan, Seema Biswas
Votes: 4,662
19. Cocktail (2012)
Not Rated | 146 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A love triangle between a guy and two girls, who are best friends but the complete opposite of one another.
Director: Homi Adajania | Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty, Dimple Kapadia
Votes: 15,256 | Gross: $1.03M
20. Filhaal... (2002)
Not Rated | 151 min | Drama, Romance
Rewa Singh (Tabu) and Sia Sheth (Sushmita Sen) are inseparable friends. Their bond has grown despite of Rewa's marriage to Dhruv Malhotra (Sanjay Suri). All rejoice when Rewa and Dhruv are ... See full summary »
Director: Meghna Gulzar | Stars: Tabu, Sushmita Sen, Sanjay Suri, Palash Sen
Votes: 283
21. Dil Se.. (1998)
Not Rated | 163 min | Drama, Romance
A radio broadcaster's intense attraction to a mysterious woman opens the door to a tidal wave of powerful emotions and desires.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity G Zinta, Raghubir Yadav
Votes: 31,145
22. Arth (1982)
138 min | Drama, Romance
A film-maker who is having an extra-marital affair with an actress decides to leave his wife. Arth is the story of this women's search for her identity.
Director: Mahesh Bhatt | Stars: Shabana Azmi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Smita Patil, Raj Kiran
Votes: 1,560
23. Beta (1992)
Not Rated | 171 min | Drama, Romance
Raju, the only heir of a millionaire, is brainwashed by his stepmother for her greed of his entire property.
Director: Indra Kumar | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Aruna Irani, Laxmikant Berde
Votes: 2,379
24. Judaai (1997)
167 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In order to attain wealth and a luxurious life, a greedy wife sells her husband to a rich woman. However she realizes that with a luxurious life, she has to pay a heavy price for this decision.
Director: Raj Kanwar | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar, Paresh Rawal
Votes: 2,791
25. Aaina (1993)
Not Rated | 149 min | Drama, Romance
Roma leaves Ravi at the altar to pursue her ambitions. Her sister Reema steps in to marry Ravi. All's well till Roma returns. Reema must face Roma now.
Director: Deepak Sareen | Stars: Jackie Shroff, Juhi Chawla, Amrita Singh, Saeed Jaffrey
Votes: 740
26. Veer-Zaara (2004)
Not Rated | 192 min | Drama, Family, Musical
"Veer-Zaara" is a saga of love, separation, courage, and sacrifice. A love story that is an inspiration and will remain a legend forever.
Director: Yash Chopra | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity G Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Kirron Kher
Votes: 57,458 | Gross: $2.92M
27. No One Killed Jessica (2011)
136 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A journalist, who is more of an activist teams up with the sister of a murdered model, as she gets interested in the case and wants to bring justice to her case.
Director: Raj Kumar Gupta | Stars: Rani Mukerji, Vidya Balan, Myra Karn, Neil Bhoopalam
Votes: 12,334 | Gross: $0.44M
28. Finding Fanny (2014)
102 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A man embarks on a road trip to find his lost love.
Director: Homi Adajania | Stars: Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia
Votes: 6,733 | Gross: $0.52M
29. Neerja (2016)
Not Rated | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller
The story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 when it was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Director: Ram Madhvani | Stars: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tikku, Abrar Zahoor
Votes: 23,759 | Gross: $1.54M
30. Jug Jugg Jeeyo (2022)
148 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Two couples from different generations confront their issues after marriage.
Director: Raj Mehta | Stars: Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Neetu Singh
Votes: 38,949
31. Badhaai Do (2022)
147 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Shardul Thakur Flaglot and Suman Singh enter into a marriage of convenience but chaos ensues when her unhinged girlfriend comes to stay with them.
Director: Harshavardhan Kulkarni | Stars: Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Chum Darang, Sheeba Chaddha
Votes: 21,106
32. The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Drama
Three women are sentenced to Death as they dare to speak out and threaten to break the Status Quo of a male dominated society.
Director: Prakash Jha | Stars: Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit, Ayub Khan, Shilpa Shirodkar
Votes: 510
33. Thappad (2020)
Not Rated | 142 min | Drama
Thappad is a story of Amrita whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when her husband slaps her once in a party. But is one slap enough to question what a relationship stands for?
Director: Anubhav Sinha | Stars: Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Kumud Mishra, Ratna Pathak Shah
Votes: 26,753
34. Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars (2019)
TV-MA | 126 min | Comedy, Drama
A disillusioned Delhi wife and her new-in-town cousin navigate damning secrets, dreams and their thorny dynamic on their respective roads to freedom.
Director: Alankrita Shrivastava | Stars: Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Amol Parashar, Kubbra Sait
Votes: 7,862
35. Fashion (2008)
Not Rated | 167 min | Drama, Romance
A small-town girl finally realizes her dream of becoming a famous supermodel but soon finds out that her glamorous new life has a price.
Director: Madhur Bhandarkar | Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kangana Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Arbaaz Khan
Votes: 13,113 | Gross: $0.19M
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