From Arth to Haq: When Women on Screen Started a Revolution
Shabana Azmi in Arth
In Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth, Shabana Azmi’s Pooja chooses self-respect over heartbreak. Her decision to walk away from betrayal became a symbol of women reclaiming their independence.
Vidya Balan in Kahaani
Vidya as Vidya Bagchi wasn’t just a woman on a mission — she was intelligence, grace, and quiet power personified. Kahaani broke stereotypes, proving a woman could carry an entire thriller on her shoulders.
Taapsee Pannu in Thappad
Taapsee’s Amrita stood up against something society had long ignored — domestic abuse. One slap became a movement, showing that dignity matters more than “adjustment.”
Alia Bhatt in Raazi
As Sehmat, Alia’s bravery was quiet but unshakable. Raazi portrayed how women’s sacrifices often shape history — without shouting, but with purpose and patriotism.
Yami Gautam Dhar in HAQ
Inspired by true events, Yami plays Shazia Bano — a woman who takes her fight from home to the courtroom. Taking on faith, law, and equality, Haq promises to be one of Yami’s most powerful performances yet.