Movies are the best reflection of the society. Feminism is the most voiced subject in the country. When the entire world has already collaborated to promote women empowerment in every sphere of life, the Indian as well foreign cinema is not lagging behind. As people are becoming more aware about the backdrops in their societies and looking forward to their reformation, the filmmakers today are focusing more on the social issues, biopic, women empowerment, and real life stories to leave a lasting impact on the minds of the audience. The movies are no more about dance numbers, drama, and objectification of women, but are based on more logical subjects provoking thoughts of all the audiences.

What is more ironical is most the female oriented films are being directed by male directors. Both Bollywood and Hollywood have witnessed really marvellous movies that revolve around female central characters that are inspirations to not just the girls but also the male audiences. They are strong willed and self-reliant, aware and successful, skilled and courageous. We have listed down 12 stupendous movies that are clear manifestations of the women power and show that the feminine gender does not require sympathy, but respect and encouragement.

1. Queen

A strong depiction of women power and self-dependence, Queen is a beautiful journey of a girl, Rani, who initially got broken by the sudden cancellation of her marriage by her fiancé, but later gathered strength to give a fresh start to her life. A simple and shy girl from Delhi travels all the way to France alone on her 'honeymoon' to overcome the feeling of grief and finds new perception altogether towards life.

2. Mom

This movie strongly portrays the fact that a mother is at its most vulnerable when it comes to her children. Sridevi, playing a step mom to a school going girl, get shattered after seeing her step daughter on the hospital bed in an unstated condition brutally raped by a group of goons. The story of Mom revolves around a mother's engrossing revenge techniques to punish her daughter's culprits to the extent of killing them.

3. English Vinglish

This beautiful movie, starring late actress Sridevi as a married women and a mother to two children, is a crystal clear manifestation of how English language has overshadowed our mother tongue Hindi in every sphere of life. English Vinglish is the struggle of a mother to learn fluent English to come at power with the contemporary society of today to save her children from embarrassment. It is a story of a strong-willed woman who enroll herself in a language school in a foreign country where English is the first language.

4. Chak De! India

Sport is no more a territory for men for demonstrating their playing skills. An utter portrayal of women empowerment in every way, Chak De! India is the story of as Indian Hockey coach who decides to build a hockey team with efficient girl hockey players after he got dismissed from national team on the charges of being a traitor to his country. Apart from the amazing acting performances by all the actors in the movie, this movie move the audiences to bits invoking messages on women power and a spirit of true nationalism, while showcasing the skills of women standing at par with men in the sports field.

5. Dangal

Beautiful personification of fatherly bond with his daughters, Dangal remarkably represents the fact that there is nothing impossible for women, and they can incredibly walk with men shoulder to shoulder in every sphere of life. With wonderful scenes portraying how the elder daughter knocks down his elder brother during a fight, Dangal is certainly a proud gesture to all the women folk seeking a career in sports that will keep on the edge of your seats till the end.

6. Bend It like Beckham

Football is a sport for boys. Who says that! Movies like Bend It like Beckham rebuke this statement with the central female character in this film, Jesse played by Kiera Knightley, considering David Beckham as her role model. She aspires to become a football player like Beckham amidst the rejection by the society. The movie is all about challenging the traditional taboos surrounding women and breaking all the norms created by the society. True cheers to the girl power!

7. The Devil Wears Prada

Revolving around the enchanting world of fashion, The Devil Wears Prada is a story of a girl who wishes to find a place for herself in the journalism industry. An excellent comedy drama, this film is all about the challenges faced by the central female character played by Anne Hathaway while on her job as an assistant in a fashion magazine company in New York. Fantastic conceptualization with amazing star cast, The Devil Wears Prada is a beautiful transformation journey of a simple and shy girl to a confident, charming lady.

8. Black Swan

Black Swan is a perfect movie on women power if you have an inclination towards thriller or horror genres. The plot of this amazing movie is about an aspiring ballet dancer preparing for an upcoming ballet dance competition. This is an intriguing story of Nina who gets acquainted with her alter ego or should we say her dark side and her struggles to maintain her sanity.

9. Mardaani

Mardaani is all about feminist bravery. A crime thriller by genre, this movie is a remarkable delineation of women power in every way. The plot of this movie revolves around a female cop in the Mumbai Crime Branch with a good sense of humor fighting against the flesh traders. Her personality is such that it can make any man feel fearful just by the name of her. The movie depicts that women must not be considered as sex objects as when it comes to fight for her dignity she can even make the sturdy men bite the dust.

10. Kahaani

Women can don the role of Goddess Kali or Durga when dangers lurk over their families. Kahaani is an engrossing story of a woman who comes all the way from London to the city of Kolkata to find her missing husband in her final trimester. A wonderful representation of women power, this movie talks about the struggles of a courageous wife to succeed in her motive which get revealed at the end of the movie.

11. Mother India

If there is a film that spectacularly captures the invincible spirit of womanhood, it is Mother India. This movie revolves around the struggles of a mother to raise her sons under extreme conditions of poverty. Having a captivating storyline, Mother India impeccably encapsulates the challenges of being a mother.

12. The Color Purple

This movie is an engaging manifestation of the troublesome lives of black women. Even though, with education, this situation has improved, but still requires more reformation. The Color Purple is a story of a poor, mistreated black woman who finds consolation in two women, Shug and Sofia. A beautiful depiction of the fact that a woman can be the greatest support of other woman!

13. Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby is a story of strong willed girl, Maggie who faces a persistent struggle with the outside world. She feels an urge to accomplish in all her desires and make people have faith in her. Having intense aspiration of becoming a renowned boxer, she finds a boxing coach Frankie who refuses to train her. But, she was too adamant to give up. Later in the movie, they unite to fulfill their common goal.

So, curl up in your beds, switch on the TVs, get your snacks and beverages ready, and invite the girl gang over to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March 2022 with great fun while saluting the wonderful women in these movies. A big hail to the women power!