{"id":36775,"date":"2026-09-07T14:09:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=36775"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:09:29","slug":"bollywoods-6-grittiestwomen-led-films-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=36775","title":{"rendered":"Bollywood's 6 grittiestwomen-led films to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the relentless cop in Mardaani and the fearless Meera of NH10 to the darkly complex worlds of Darlings and Mom, Bollywood has delivered several gripping stories powered by formidable female protagonists. These films go beyond glamour and romance, placing women at the heart of intense narratives filled with courage, resilience, revenge and survival. Here's a revisit to some of Bollywood's grittiest films led by strong women.<br>Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan's Babita Singh Reporting is driven by a woman who refuses to let a personal tragedy become another forgotten case. Her investigation puts her up against a system full of pressure and secrets, making the film a strong watch for anyone who enjoys women taking charge when the odds are stacked against them. Watch on: Prime Video.<br>Mardaani: Rani Mukerji's Mardaani follows a police officer who takes on a dangerous human trafficking network after a young girl goes missing. Shivani Shivaji Roy's determination, courage and refusal to back down make the film a powerful watch for anyone who enjoys women fighting back against deeply rooted crime.<br>Source: India Today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the relentless cop in Mardaani and the fearless Meera of NH10 to the darkly complex worlds of Darlings and Mom, Bollywood has delivered several gripping stories powered by formidable female protagonists. These films go beyond glamour and romance, placing women at the heart of intense narratives filled with courage, resilience, revenge and survival. 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