They are smart, brave, independent, and strong women. Along the way, they taught us about being an Indian woman by speaking up for what they believed in and wanted.
The following are some of the most valuable lessons we learned from our favorite Bollywood female characters.
1. Neerja Bhanot in Neerja
Neerja Bhanot demonstrated incredible courage by risking her safety to save passengers even before she had reached her 23rd birthday, even before she turned 23.
Those who are too young or inexperienced to bear responsibility should take a cue from Neerja. She does not only teach us to be fearless, but also to draw courage from that fear, to sacrifice whatever is necessary to fulfill our duty.
2. Vijayalaxmi in Queen
Women are subjected to ludicrous restrictions daily - get educated, find a job (but not one more interesting than a man's), get married, have children, and not be too opinionated. Vijayalaxmi decided to live life according to her terms after tiring of these double standards.
A single working mother, she was devoted toward her child and made sure to take good care of herself. To make your life better, all you need is yourself.
3. Rani in Queen
Who cares if she got dumped at the altar? Rani was not going to sit back in her home and let one man crush her spirit. After the wedding, she decided to take things into her own hands and go on her honeymoon by herself.
She made new friends and had wild experiences, but she also discovered that her priority should be to love herself. We can all identify with her insecurities and anxieties as a woman.
By simply taking a chance and trying something new, she was able to overcome all her fears. We learned that doing what you fear can be greatly liberating and that women shouldn't let others discourage them from being adventurous.
4. Meera in NH10
After getting caught up in an honor killing, she found herself stranded in the hinterland. Meera refused to give up, though. Although she was so hard-pressed or had her hair pulled, or had the one person she cherishes taken from her, she rose and fought back. Like she never had before.
She looks very satisfied at the end of the dramatic scene.
5. Sulu from Tumhari Sulu
A woman becomes unimportant and undesirable as soon as she gets married in Indian society. That does not mean that women cannot dream and have aspirations in life, no matter their age.
Sulu is a woman who follows her dreams and proves to everyone who has put her down that she can achieve big things despite being a middle-aged housewife.
6. Ayesha Mehra in Dil Dhadakne Do
It may not be her name on the invitation card, but Ayesha Mehra has a firm grasp of her responsibilities. Despite being a self-made entrepreneur, she chose to speak out against being trapped in a loveless marriage despite putting on a facade for so long.
We learned to persevere no matter how hard it was to find true happiness from her.
7. Laila in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
In Laila's words, the only time a person belonged in a box was when they were dead. She lives each day naturally, untethered, and utterly. We learn to embrace life and all the surprises it throws at us every day from her.
8. Piku in Piku
Even though Piku's father may make her life hell by telling anyone she meets that she's not a virgin or calling her office to complain about his bowel movements, that doesn't mean she won't do anything for him.
Her unwavering support for him, without taking any care of herself, reminds us that no matter what, family is family!
9. Shashi in English Vinglish
The woman did not speak English. The woman's daughter felt embarrassed by her. Her husband constantly insulted her. Shashi, however, seized the opportunity to become familiar with a language the world expected her to know and she learned it her way.
We also learned from her struggle that when you aren't respecting yourself enough, the world is not either. Due to her inability to speak English and the fact that she was not "modern," she was looked down upon.
Despite this, she showed us her worth by learning English and telling her loved ones that speaking a different language didn't make her less intelligent or smart, she was and is intelligent, resourceful, and kind in every language. You shouldn't let superficial standards determine your worth.
10. Datto in Tanu weds Manu returns
It is common for women to feel inferior because of their gender, background, and opinions. The only way to truly liberate yourself is to tell those people to fuck off and to show them what you're capable of.
The most valuable lesson Datto taught us is that if you are different from other people, it does not mean you are less, and you should be proud of that.
Written By: Arushi Oberoi
Edited By: Harshdeep Kaur
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