Women's Day 2025: Bollywood Biopics Based On Resilient Women

Dangal starring Aamir Khan, became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, celebrating the triumph of wrestler sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat.

Neerja tells the heroic story of Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life saving 359 passengers during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. 

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi  is about Rani Lakshmibai, who was the fearless Rani of Jhansi, who fought during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. 

In medieval Rajasthan, Queen Padmavati's life in the prosperous fortress of Mewar is disrupted when the ambitious Sultan Alauddin Khilji. 

Raazi is about Sehmat Khan, a brave Kashmiri girl who risked life as Indian spy in Pakistan.

Saand Ki Aankh is about Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, India's oldest sharpshooters, defy age and stereotypes with their remarkable marksmanship skills.

Razia Sultan is about Razia Sultan, India's first female emperor, defies convention with her courageous reign and forbidden love. 

Jodha Akbar is about Jodha Bai, who was also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani, was a Rajput princess and wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. 

Deepika Padukone shines as Mastani, a fearless and beautiful princess of Bundelkhand, who fights alongside Bajirao and captures his heart.