15 Movies That Are Perfect To Celebrate Women's Day

The art that movies bring out to us is almost unmatched. You know... the villain, the hero and the damsel in distress? Well... no we're not talking about that rotten idea of films at all, but rather we're here to mention the multi-faceted actress... the intelligent heroine... or the femme fatal.

We as art loving humans have come far ahead to understand that the sole concept of 'The Hero' and 'The Villain' in the films we see is just absurd. The heroine is not just capable of holding the hero's hand but crush a man's skull if need be. They're not just about sharing a song sequence but also make new beginnings all by themselves.

Check this list of 15 movies that are perfect to catch a glimpse of these heroines...

15 movies that are perfect to celebrate Women's Day.

1. Kill Bill

A masterpiece by Q.Tarantino that depicts revenge, honor and hell lot of blood-splatter. Uma Thurman portrays the role of the Bride and well... the deadliest woman in the world.

2. Gravity
Starring Sandra Bullock, this movie makes you realize the horror of being left stranded in space. The exhilarating effects and an inspiring story telling makes us fall in love with Bullock's character.

3. Bandit Queen

Based on the real-life bandit Phoolan Devi, this gem by Shekhar Kapur shows the atrocities that she faced for being a woman, from a lower caste, born in North India's crude corners of UP.

4. Queen

Kangana Ranaut plays a typical West Delhi girl who upon being dumped just before her wedding does the unusual and takes a trip to Europe for her "Honeymoon" to find herself back.

5. Chak De India

Loosely based on a true story, Chak De addresses the miserable condition of Indian Women's Hockey Team in modern times. Kabir Khan, the coach, acts as an anchor to give the female players the respect they deserve.

6. NH 10
Set in the shady suburbs of NCR, Anushka's NH10 hurls the harsh realities of today's misogynistic and ignorant culture that challenges the very existence of women. Also features the veteran Deepti Naval.

7.  Mother India
Another Indian classic that talks about poverty, farmer suicide, and a mother's tremendous struggle to keep her family survive without forgetting her values & basic principles. 

8. Boy Hood

Though the movie narrates a story of a boy's evolution, Patricia Arquette's performance of his mother fully deserved the Academy Award for best actress.

9. Aandhi
Suchitra Sen plays a politician's wife and gives a us a glimpse of what Indira Gandhi's equation with Feroze Gandhi, possibly was. Irony is, that Ms.Gandhi got this one banned!

10. Angry Indian Goddesses

The Dil Chahta Hai with female protagonists. Of course the difference is, that this one did not get as much commercial attention as it could have. Censor board banned much of it as well.

11. Thelma & Louise
Two women tread the countryside and while they try and breathe freedom, some people choose to barge in. A strong film about justice and how once Brad Pitt was well... not that popular.

12. Death Proof
Another kickass work by Tarantino, that talks about free-spirited american girls who love road trips, cars, guns and a firm fist fight with their stalker.

 13. Fire

A courageous film by Deepa Mehta, Fire speaks out loud about failed marriages, friendship and two women who wish to love each other.

14. Masaan
Orthodox India's painful realities have always splashed its dreadful colors on Indian Cinema. This movie set in Banaras is one such brilliant example. 

15. Khubsoorat
Hrishikesh Mukherjee & Gulzar chose to give the 80's a kick start with this hilarious tale of a family's strange chemistry. Rekha & Dina Pathak's clash of opinions on 'rules to live' is a treat to watch.


     Even if its not International Women's Day or Men's Day, let this list be an excuse to see how films can instill a sense of empowerment within you.

Peace & Love!