Laapataa Ladies is an acclaimed Hindi satirical comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, focusing on rural patriarchy.

Where to watch: Netflix

Lipstick Under My Burkha is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava and is a women-centric film that challenges patriarchy by exploring the secret desires in small-town India.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Raazi is directed by Meghna Gulzar and stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, focusing on a human story of patriotism rather than jingoism.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Chhapaak is a biographical drama directed by Meghna Gulzar that centres on the resilience of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, portrayed by Deepika Padukone as "Malti".

Where to watch: Jiohotstar

Payal Kapadia's acclaimed drama All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes, streams on Disney+ Hotstar as of January 3, 2025.

Dear Zindagi is a Hindi coming-of-age drama directed by Gauri Shinde, focusing on mental health, self-discovery, and emotional baggage.

Where to watch: Netflix

Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish is based on the story of a mother's struggles with the language, aiming to capture the emotional journey of a housewife seeking respect.

Where to watch: Prime Videos

A Night of Knowing Nothing is a documentary film (or, some would say, a work of creative docufiction), directed by Payal Kapadia and released in 2021.