Indian movies that celebrate strong women characters

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This classic film tells the story of a strong-willed woman who raises her crops and sons by herself in a male-dominated society. 

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Mother India (1957)

This heartwarming comedy tells the story of a housewife who decides to learn English in order to connect better with her son and the world around her. 

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English Vinglish (2012)

This delightful film tells the story of a young woman who goes on her honeymoon alone after her fiance calls off their wedding.  

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Queen (2013)

This suspenseful thriller tells the story of a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband in Kolkata.

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Kahaani (2012)

This action thriller stars Rani Mukerji as a policewoman who takes on a child trafficking racket. 

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 Mardaani (2014)

This biographical sports drama tells the story of M.C. Mary Kom, a five-time World Champion boxer from Manipur.

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Mary Kom (2014)

This drama tells the story of a young woman who develops an unusual bond with her kidnapper. 

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Highway (2014)

This biographical thriller tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save passengers on a hijacked Pan Am flight in 1986. 

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Neerja (2016)

This biographical sports drama tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained his two daughters to become world-class wrestlers despite societal expectations.

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Dangal (2016)