There are subtle shifts in the way film are made inBollywood these days. While the male protagonist who can do anything is still dead centre, the powerful woman who can do a lot of physical stuff is also making an appearance here and there.
Nimrat Kaur has bagged several unique roles and this time the actress will play the role of the first Indian woman soldier. She’ll be playing the lead character in Ekta Kapoor’s foray into digital entertainment — her first web series. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the web series would be something like Iqbal, Dor or Dhanak.
It is not only Nimrat Kaur who is stealing the limelight, but also Shraddha Kapoor for being the first Bollywood diva to rock the character of a rock star. Shraddha has been racing hearts with her mesmerizing appearance and hits in Rock On 2. It is for the first time when Bollywood actress has agreed to play the role of a rockstar.
Instead of breaking down after her husband's death, Vidya Bagchi decided to fight back and trap her husbands murderers. Due to the thrill and nail biting experience, Kahaani became an internet sensation overnight. It was for the first time when an actress took up a project with no hero in lead roles.
Gita who is a simple and well educated girl from a village leaves behind her high profile job and career in big cities to work in small rural areas. The actress selflessly tries to bring upcoming and betterment in the village working as a educationist and reformist.
The young starlet stands up against abuse which she was subjected to as a child and the people who were suppressing her from telling the truth. Sick and fedup of the high society, the character Alia finally leaves her home and enjoys her life in a raw way.
Kareena brilliantly played the role of Chameli, who is a prostitute. Chameli is a prostitute but emotionally sound woman who believes in spreading happiness in the world and loving every one. It was for the first time when a high profile actress dared to work as a prostitute on professional level.
It was the first time when media openly supported Page 3 for the character of Konkona Sen Sharma (Madhavi in the movie). Madhavi was shown as someone who ha sound principles while she navigated the murky waters in the world of the rich and the shallow. She wants to do serious journalism and she isn't allowed to. But she learns to cope within the system and do what she can, when she can.
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