{"id":7435,"date":"2025-02-10T09:21:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T09:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=7435"},"modified":"2025-02-10T09:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T09:21:44","slug":"top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Women-Centric Bollywood Films like Mrs on ZEE5 That Challenge Patriarchy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bollywood has always produced some great female-oriented movies. From Mother India in 1957 to Seeta Aur Geeta in 1972, and even Damini in 1993, these movies have set a strong example of how women can handle their own lives and lead the storyline as well. Over the years, many women-centric Bollywood movies have taken center stage, challenging deep-rooted patriarchy and societal norms. Sanya Malohtra\u2019s Mrs. is one of the recently released feminist movies in Bollywood that challenges societal norms and redefines gender roles, especially in a newly married couple\u2019s life. Now, if that description has left you intrigued, you\u2019re probably someone who enjoys watching women-oriented Bollywood movies. If so, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Here is a list of the top 10 women-centric films on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZEE5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that challenge patriarchy.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#1_Mrs\" title=\"1. Mrs\">1. Mrs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#2_Mrs_Undercover\" title=\"2. Mrs Undercover\">2. Mrs Undercover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#3_Janhit_Mein_Jaari\" title=\"3. Janhit Mein Jaari\">3. Janhit Mein Jaari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#4_Chhatriwali\" title=\"4. Chhatriwali\">4. Chhatriwali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#5_Rashmi_Rocket\" title=\"5. Rashmi Rocket\">5. Rashmi Rocket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#6_NH10\" title=\"6. NH10\">6. NH10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#7_English_Vinglish\" title=\"7. English Vinglish\">7. English Vinglish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#8_Kahaani_2\" title=\"8. Kahaani 2\">8. Kahaani 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#9_Saand_Ki_Aankh\" title=\"9. Saand Ki Aankh\">9. Saand Ki Aankh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-women-centric-bollywood-films-like-mrs-on-zee5-that-challenge-patriarchy\/#10_Badnaam_Gali\" title=\"10. Badnaam Gali\">10. Badnaam Gali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mrs\"><\/span><b>1. Mrs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the latest ZEE5 movie, Mrs. This Hindi adaption of the popular Malayalam film, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/add-ons\/simply-south\/movies\/details\/the-great-indian-kitchen\/0-0-1z5528444\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Great India Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stars Sanya Malhotra in the lead role as Richa. Richa is a dancer and choreographer, who is confined to the four walls of her house after she gets married to a doctor. With familial and societal expectations at their peak, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/mrs\/0-0-1z5689119\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs movie on ZEE5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows you her harrowing journey before she finally decides to stand up for herself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mrs_Undercover\"><\/span><b>2. Mrs Undercover<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on the list of female-oriented movies in Hindi is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/mrs-undercover\/0-0-1z5334341\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs Undercover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With Radhika Apte in the lead as Durga, this film narrates the story of an undercover agent, living as a simple housewife. After years of being away from the job, when Durga is asked to come back for a mission, it feels like her life has got some meaning, she feels invigorated. It shows how important it is for women to not forget about themselves while taking care of the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Janhit_Mein_Jaari\"><\/span><b>3. Janhit Mein Jaari<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/janhit-mein-jaari\/0-0-1z5177236\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Janhit Mein Jaari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starring Nushrratt Baruccha in the lead as Manokamna Tripathi aka Mannu. It follows Mannu\u2019s struggles as she decides to break through the societal norms and the taboo around condoms by being a condom sales girl. Despite objections from her family and society, Mannu\u2019s journey to do what she believes in is truly inspirational.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chhatriwali\"><\/span><b>4. Chhatriwali<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Rakul Preet Singh in the lead as Sanya Dhingra, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/chhatriwali\/0-0-1z5281750\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatriwali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the story of an unemployed chemistry genius who embarks on a journey to help students overcome the taboo associated with sex. Sanya\u2019s journey against these social stigmas highlights the importance of sex education in India making this a must-watch movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Rashmi_Rocket\"><\/span><b>5. Rashmi Rocket<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Indian sportswomen such as Dutee Chand, Pinki Pramanik, and several others have been subjected to gender testing after being diagnosed with hyperandrogenism. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/rashmi-rocket\/0-0-1z513117\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashmi Rocket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a film that revolves around this issue with Taapsee Pannu playing the titular character of a track athlete competing in National and Asian games. This film made many women feel seen and brought this sensitive issue to the forefront.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_NH10\"><\/span><b>6. NH10<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of female-oriented movies in Bollywood is Anushka Sharma\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/nh10\/0-0-movie_2120979818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this film, she plays Meera, a women on a road trip with her partner. When they witness a murder and are hunted down by the killers, Meera is forced to fight back for survival. This movie truly shows that, when pushed to a corner, a woman can fight back and how!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_English_Vinglish\"><\/span><b>7. English Vinglish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Sridevi\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/english-vinglish\/0-0-2428\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Vinglish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still one of my favorite movies as it puts forth a strong message without making it too complicated. Many of us underestimate our moms or the women of the house. Unknowingly, we might make them feel inferior. However, when Shashi is made to feel that way by her own kids, just because she\u2019s not fluent in English, she decides to learn the language and surprise them. In this journey, she also rediscovers herself making this a great watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kahaani_2\"><\/span><b>8. Kahaani 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we even talk about women-centric Hindi movies and not mention <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/kahaani-2\/0-0-2497\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vidya Balan\u2019s Kahaani 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? In this sequel, she plays Vidya who lives with a young paralyzed girl, Minnie. When Minnie is kidnapped, Vidya tries to save her but ends up in a coma. Now, as her case is being investigated, the police doubt whether she is the infamous Durga Rani Singh. Vidya\u2019s acting in both these films is absolutely terrific. The strong character of both Vidya and Durga Rani Singh is truly inspirational.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Saand_Ki_Aankh\"><\/span><b>9. Saand Ki Aankh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the life of Indian sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/saand-ki-aankh\/0-0-110026\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saand Ki Aankh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tracks their journey from living in a patriarchal society to winning medals for the nation. With Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead, this film shows how these women, even in their 60s decided to break free from the patriarchal society and do something that makes them happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Badnaam_Gali\"><\/span><b>10. Badnaam Gali<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman\u2019s surrogacy is a rarely talked-about topic, and that\u2019s exactly what this movie revolves around. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/badnaam-gali\/0-0-49971\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Badnaam Gali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stars Patralekha as Noyonika, a young unmarried, pregnant woman who is judged by the society for her choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of these movies piqued your interest the most? Not sure? Don\u2019t waste any more time thinking. Start with Mrs and watch all these amazing women-led <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movies online on ZEE5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bollywood has always produced some great female-oriented movies. From Mother India in 1957 to Seeta Aur Geeta in 1972, and even Damini in 1993, these movies have set a strong example of how women can handle their own lives and lead the storyline as well. 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