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Mother India To English Vinglish: Inspirational Women Characters In Hindi Movies

Shashi - English Vinglish: A quiet, sweet-tempered housewife endures small slights from her well-educated husband and daughter every day because of her inability to speak and understand English.

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Rani - Queen: A Delhi girl from a traditional family sets out on a solo honeymoon after her marriage gets cancelled.

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Radha - Mother India: Nargis Dutt plays the role of Radha, a righteous woman. She has struggled to raise her children while also dealing with Sukhilala, a greedy local moneylender.

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Bijli - Parched: The character of Bijli played by Surveen Chawla is an erotic dancer in a traveling entertainment company.

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Lipstick Under My Burkha: In order to be independent and break free from the conservative society, four women are set on a journey to discover freedom and happiness.

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