Tuesday, 8 March marks International Women’s Day 2022. Although cinema had a lot of setbacks in women’s representation aspect but with time and revolution, there have been many films offering a proper treat. Thankfully with the revolution of the cinema, many brilliant directors and actors have brought delightful movie experience with their portrayal of women we can admire. So, let’s take a look at a few of them.
Sir
Everyone is entitled to dream, and that is what Ratna beautifully conveys with conviction. She may be a housemaid and uneducated, but she is a resolute fighter. A widow who knows how to live a life without giving up, and that is what she also counsels to her high-class Sir. Despite her limited resources and facilities, she shines out and conquers her dream. On the other hand, Ashwin is a supremely sophisticated man who selflessly helps her chase her dreams.
PS: The emotional intimacy between Ashwin and Ratna will surely forget about the typical fairy-tale we all have seen growing up.
Pink
Why is our society judgmental? Why the one who chooses to wear shorts are considered to have no morals? Can’t a woman live her life on her own terms and enjoy her life the way she wants? Pink has all the answers to these questions. And the ladies of the movie stand out, fighting all the odds of the circumstances. Additionally, it tells you whether a woman is a wife, Girlfriend, slave, or a sex-worker, NO means NO.
Dor
How far can women go for the bond of friendship? How forgiving can she be and how much can women love? Nagesh Kukunoor’s Dor addresses all these questions. There could not be a better occasion than women’s day to witness the story of Zeenat and Meera. The movie sets the narrative in two different parts of the country and explores the variation in the cultures. Connected by a deep tragedy, Meera and Zeenat become friends and find a light of hope in their friendship. Dor is a pure, heartwarming tale portraying two completely different women and how they touch each other’s lives.
Queen
Queen celebrates women, and it astonishingly depicts that if a woman decides to be herself, breaking the societal norms, she is unstoppable and dynamic. It shows a journey of discovering oneself after going through a traumatic phase of life. She lacks confidence, but then after channelizing her inner soul, she is the most resilient woman ever.
Piku
Piku, a character that debunked all the dogma of only Son taking care of their elderly parents. She is independent, she is modern and unapologetic about what she speaks. Who says women cannot be a part of property discussion? Piku is an opinionated lady who can discard the idea of selling her ancestral home as she holds affluence memories of her mother.
Thappad
When she chooses to be a dutiful wife leaving her sparkling career behind, she can promptly clinch to stay away from her husband when it comes to her morale. She isn’t a woman who happily carries forwards the patriarchal norms set by women. Tapsee courageously portrays a woman who disagrees with adjusting to a world that has no room for a woman. Thappad shows different shades of women and their tormenting lives, but it’s time to disacknowledge the domestic abuse.
English Vinglish
When we discuss a woman’s choices, we sadly drop the freedom and choices of a housemaker. English Vinglish is one such mainstream masterpiece that has glorified such womanhood. The underrated anxiety of a mother and a housewife who is unfit for his urban-middle-class family truly taught you a lot and makes you realize that a woman is an achiever. Late actor Sri Devi has aced the character of Shashi, who stands for herself and rediscover herself.
In Closing
In celebration, we wanted to take a look at how women are portrayed in movies. It seems like cinema has come a long way in terms of giving women more freedom and choices, and we think that’s something worth celebrating. From early films that showcased women’s traditional roles in society to more recent films that explore themes of women’s liberation and empowerment, movies have always been a reflection of the times.
We hope you enjoy this look at the changing portrayal of women in cinema, and we wish all women out there a happy and fulfilling day.
Further, you may like reading, Gangubai Kathiawadi – A Woman’s Kingdom In Men’s World
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Very nice ?
You got a list of awesome movies. The Hero of the film were the heroines. Respect for all the women.