Today we celebrate these powerful women in Indian cinema on the occasion of International Women's Day. Be it front of the camera or behind the lens, these super women can do it all.
On the occasion of International Women's Day 2024, meet some of the wonder women of Indian cinema. These women shackled the stereotypical notion that Indian cinema is a man's world to rule.
Priyanka Chopra
She is the ultimate definition of global domination. Need we say more? Deepika Padukone
From an actress proving her versatility to being a pioneering entrepreneur, she has done it all. Alia Bhatt
At the age of 30, she is certainly an overachiever. From a talented performer to an environmentalist, an animal lover, a producer and now a supermom. Kareena Kapoor Khan
We credit her for being the very definition of confidence, self-love and oomph. Not to forget a dutiful mommy as well. Katrina Kaif
She has come a long way from shattering stereotypes about being just a pretty face. An evolved performer and now an owner of a leading makeup brand. Ekta Kapoor
The pioneer of laying the foundation of Indian television is none other than Ekta Kapoor. She justifies the title of TV Czarina. Rhea Kapoor
A producer, a stylist and an enigmatic entrepreneur, Rhea Kapoor is a woman of many talents. Zoya Akhtar
A filmmaker and producer whose stories have male characters who do not fit into the mould of the patriarchy are unafraid to showcase their vulnerable side. Meghna Gulzar
The daughter of legendary writer Gulzar and yesteryear actress Rakhi, Meghna's filmography is known to delve upon riveting subjects and real-life stories. Juhi Chaturvedi
Writer Juhi Chaturvedi is responsible for bringing unique storytelling in the forefront with movies like Piku, October and Vicky Donor. Guneet Monga
As an executive producer, Monga has won the Academy Awards two times for her documentaries like Elephant Whisperers and Period: The End Of Sentence. BR Vijayalakshmi
The daughter of director-producer BR Panthalu, she is regarded as the oldest woman cinematographer and the first female cinematographer in Asia. She has shot around 22 movies including Chinna Veedu and Paatu Padava. Nayanthara
She broke the stereotype that the South Indian film industry is a man's world. Owing to her glorious filmography, she is hailed as 'Lady Superstar.' Samantha Prabhu
This super woman did not let her personal setbacks create an obstacle in her professional life. Samantha is touted to be one of the supremely successful actresses in the South Indian film industry. Shreya Ghoshal
She is hailed as the Nightingale of playback music in India. This gifted singer surely has the blessings of Ma Saraswati herself. 