Bhumi Satish Pednekkar to Deepika Padukone: Actresses Who Back Strong Female Narratives

Bollywood actresses have made a noteworthy shift by transitioning from glamorous roles and embracing strong female narratives. Whether these creations are socially rooted, a biographical drama or a period drama, Bollywood’s leading ladies are taking charge of leading the Hindi cinema of today.

Bhumi Satish Pednekkar: Bhumi Satish Pednekkar has always been inclined towards headlining strong female narratives. Across her filmography, some of her boldest titles include Saand Ki Aankh, Badhaai Do, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Bhakshak, Sonchiriya, Bala, Thank You for Coming, & Daldal among others, each project touching corners of sensitive topics, spreading body positivity, female pleasure, female sanitation, and more.

Deepika Padukone: Deepika Padukone has often struck a balance between impact and entertainment. From telling the story of a formidable queen in Padmaavat, a biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal titled ‘Chhapaak,’ and ‘Piku’, a film that depicts how a strong-willed daughter navigates her relationship with her headstrong, hypochondriac father, Deepika Padukone has made the right noise with off-beat films.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Priyanka Chopra Jonas has never shied away from exploring herself on-screen through a range of projects. Whether it’s playing the worldwide boxing champion Mary Kom in her biographical drama, or a biographical romantic drama ‘The Sky Is Pink, based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Choudhary, or the iconic ‘Fashion’, wherein she plays a small-town girl who realizes her dream of becoming a supermodel – Priyanka Chopra Jonas has cast a solid impression.

Vidya Balan:*Vidya Balan has built a reputation for her offbeat choices. Whether it’s playing a pregnant lady in the action thriller ‘Kahaani’, or playing an ambitious housewife who becomes a radio jockey in ‘Tumhari Sulu’ or playing a small-town girl who rises as a sensational actress in ‘The Dirty Picture’, Vidya Balan has made some of the boldest choices in her career, redefining what it means to be a 360-degree heroine of today.

Taapsee Pannu: Taapsee Pannu makes selective choices of films but ensures to cast a strong impression. Whether it’s standing up for her self-respect in ‘Thappad’, heading to the court after being molested and igniting nationwide conversations with ‘Pink’ or playing a small-town girl who goes on to become a national-level athlete in ‘Rashmi Rocket’, Taapsee Pannu has headlined some of the most daring titles in the Bollywood of today.

Not only have these actresses backed strong narratives, but they have also opened doors for a range of bold stories to be told!