Kiran Rao, Reema Kagti to Tahira Kashyap: 5 Female-Led Releases that Deserve to be on Your Watch List!
Do you continue to keep swiping over OTT and film suggestions, and keep spiraling to make a choice for your next watch? Fret not, because we have got you covered. Before the Monday blues hit you hard, here are 5 recommendations that you may consider. Not to worry! These are not regular dramatic watches, but these collections are directed by respected female directors of Indian cinema, and are sure to offer you something different to ponder upon!
Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies
A comedy-drama film that stayed with us, and gave us performances that are actually raw, and touching. Besides telling the story of two newly-wed brides who inadvertently get exchanged, Laapataa Ladies got its authenticity through Kiran Rao’s directorial lens, female gaze, and the perspective of an ambitious woman hailing from a small town. A gem in its own kind, Laapataa Ladies can be streamed on Netflix.
Zoya Akhtar – Made In Heaven
This romantic drama television series chronicles the lives of wedding planners who run an agency named Made In Heaven. It rightfully emerged as a fresh wave of creation by Zoya Akhtar, who smoothly blended conservative and modern mindsets. With Made In Heaven, Zoya tapped into themes that are not much-talked-about, and that’s exactly what made it stand apart!
Tahira Kashyap – Sharmajee Ki Beti
Joining the list of impactful female directors is Tahira Kashyap, who marked her directorial debut with Sharmajee Ki Beti. In this slice-of-life drama, Tahira highlighted the lives of modern, middle-class female experience and how they navigate urban loneliness. Switch on Amazon Prime Video and savor it! Besides this, Tahira teased audience with a next project. She has begun with the scriptwriting, and had made it official on her socials. With this, her admirers are keen about what she has in the store.
Meghna Gulzar – Raazi
Meghna Gulzar went bold and daring with Raazi, a spy-thriller film that chronicles the life of an undercover RAW agent who is married into a Pakistani family so she can get valuable information about the enemy. The film touched the hearts of the audiences by telling a touching narrative about the life of a daughter, fused with patriotic emotions. This film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Reema Kagti – Superboys of Malegaon
An underdog in its truest sense! Reema Kagti gave food for thought with Superboys of Malegaon – a classic film featuring authentic actors who showed the importance of originality, dreams, friendship, and the sheer will to stay true to yourself! This hard-hitting tale about filmmakers who decide to make a parody in their hometown of Malegaon, is sure to give some of the most inspiring dialogues by relatable characters – all under a story that stays!
With the mentioned releases, these female directors have changed the way of viewing spectacles, thanks to their unique vision.