Unquestionably, Bollywood has seen a rise in outstanding female-led films in 2023. Choose from great movies such as Tara Sutaria’s Apurva, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Jaane Jaan, and Rani Mukerji’s Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway.
1. Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
The real-life story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian authorities in 2011 serves as the basis for Mrs. Chatterjee v. Norway. Jim Sarbh played a pivotal role in the Rani Mukerji-starring movie.
2. Jaane Jaan
The story of a single mother caught up in a criminal probe is told by Jaane Jaan. The plot twists and turns as her neighbor, an accomplished math teacher, offers assistance and a determined police officer investigates. Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Kareena Kapoor Khan star.
3. Thank You for Coming
The comedy film Thank You for Coming was helmed by director Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea and Ektaa Kapoor. The film, which was written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi among its ensemble cast. The narrative centers on a woman’s quest for sexual pleasure and love.
4. Dhak Dhak
Dhak Dhak tells the story of four women who, riding motorbikes from New Delhi to the highest mountain pass in Ladakh, India, set out on a life-changing adventure. Starring in the movie are Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanjana Sanghi, Dia Mirza, and Ratna Pathak Shah.
5. Neeyat
During the birthday retreat of millionaire Ashish Kapoor, who is in exile, a strange murder is revealed in the film Neeyat, which stars Vidya Balan in the lead role. Balan’s character Detective Mira Rao uses her investigation abilities to uncover nefarious intentions, and the suspects include Kapoor’s close friends and relatives.
6. Tarla
The title character of the biographical film Tarla, which stars Huma Qureshi, is Indian chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal. The plot centers on Dalal’s struggle to live a meaningful life while defying social norms. She empowers other women as well as herself via her skill in cooking.
7. Apurva
Tara Sutaria plays the lead in the film Apurva, which delves into the struggles of a regular girl placed in an extremely dangerous scenario when survival is the only option. Abhishek Banerjee, Rajpal Yadav, and Dhairya Karwa are also in the movie.
8. Khufiya
Khufiya explores the life of an R&AW operative in India who is entrusted with finding a mole peddling defense secrets. The story delves into the subtleties of her double personas as a romantic partner and a spy. The film, which stars Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ali Fazal, is an engrossing spy thriller.
9. Akelli
Akelli centers her story around a young Indian woman fighting to survive in a country devastated by war.In this gripping narrative set against a backdrop of conflict, Nushrratt Bharuccha plays the major part and promises a tale of resiliency, strength, and the unbreakable human spirit.