Rani Mukerji will be next seen in the upcoming action-drama Mardaani 2. Rani will be seen as a fierce cop in the much-anticipated sequel. The plot of the movie revolves around the life of a feisty police officer ‘Shivani Shivaji Roy’ and how she fights against the powers of the underworld. Mardaani 2 will hit the theatres on December 13, 2019.

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Bollywood and women-oriented films

Rani Mukerji is famous for spreading the message of feminism through her movies. With the success of films like Black and Hichki, Mukerji has set the bars high for the actors to come. Feminism is one of the most discussed topics today. While everyone is doing their bit to spread the message of women empowerment, Bollywood is not lagging behind. Many women-led films have been accepted by the audience at the box office and have been critically applauded. Here is a list of some female-led entertainers which stirred a change in the society.

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Queen

Starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, Queen managed to strike a chord with the audience with its unique story-line and unusual cast. The story of the movie revolves around the life of a traditional girl, who sets on a solo honeymoon trip after her marriage gets cancelled. Kangana Ranaut was appreciated for her brave choice and was critically applauded for her performance as ‘Rani’. Kangana Ranaut also won a national award for Queen in 2014.

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English Vinglish

The family entertainer is considered as a milestone in Hindi cinema, as the movie marked the comeback of the late actor, Sridevi. The story of English Vinglish revolves around the life of ‘Shashi Godbole’ and her struggles with the English language. Directed by Gauri Shinde, the emotional drama was touted as one of the best films of 2012 and garnered critical applause.

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Dangal

The highest-grossing movie in the history of Indian Cinema, Dangal is one of the few Bollywood films which showcases a male character spreading the message of feminism.  Starring Aamir Khan in the lead role, the story of the movie focuses on the life of a father and his wrestling daughter’s struggles. The movie is based on the life ‘Mahavir Singh Phogat’, ‘Geeta Phogat’ and ‘Babita Phogat’.

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