Women’s Day 2025: Indian cinema has transformed dramatically over the decades. Women are no longer confined to stereotypical roles of being fragile, submissive, or merely decorative. Today, Bollywood celebrates women as protagonists who are bold, ambitious, and unapologetically themselves. From challenging societal norms to standing up against injustice, these characters have redefined what it means to be a woman on screen. As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, let’s revisit some of the most memorable lines from Bollywood films that champion women’s empowerment.
Women’s Day 2025: Iconic Bollywood Movie Dialogues
Here are 10+ iconic dialogues from Bollywood films that continue to inspire generations of women:
Sanya Malhotra in Mrs
“Do you know what a prime number is? Ye vo number hote hain jinhe khud ke alawa koi nhi tod sakta. Tumhari mummy ek solid prime number hain. Unhe good luck ki zarurat nhi kyuki vo khud he good luck hain.” (Prime numbers can’t be divided by anything except themselves. Your mother is a solid prime number. She doesn’t need good luck because she is good luck herself.)
This beautiful metaphor celebrates the self-sufficiency and strength of women.
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Priyanka Chopra in Mary Kom
“Kabhi kisi ko itna bhi mat darao, ki darr hi khatam ho jaaye.” (Don’t scare someone so much that they stop being scared altogether.)
Priyanka’s portrayal of boxing champion Mary Kom is a testament to courage and determination. This dialogue reminds us that fear can be conquered with strength and resilience.
Sonam Kapoor in Neerja
“Haunsla rakh, usse saari samasya hal ho jaati hai.” (Have courage, and all problems will be solved.)
Playing the brave flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot, Sonam delivered this line with conviction, inspiring us to face challenges head-on.
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Kajol in My Name is Khan
“Darne mein koi burai nahi hai, bas apne darr ko itna bada mat bana do… ke tumhe aage badhne se rok le.” (There’s no harm in being afraid, but don’t let your fear grow so big that it stops you from moving forward.)
Kajol’s character, Mandira, embodies the strength of a single mother navigating life’s uncertainties with grace.
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Amitabh Bachchan in Pink
“Aaj tak hum sab log ek galat direction mein effort karte rahe hai... We should save our boys and not girls. Because if we save our boys, then our girls will be safe.”
This powerful dialogue from ‘Pink’ challenges societal attitudes toward women, emphasising the need to educate and reform mindsets.
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Aamir Khan in Dangal
“Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hain ke?” (Are my girls any less than boys?)
Based on the true story of wrestler sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, ‘Dangal’ celebrates breaking gender stereotypes and achieving greatness.
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Manju Mai in Lapataa Ladies
“Women can farm and cook. We can give birth to children and raise them. If you think about it, women don’t need men at all. But if women figured this out, men would be screwed, wouldn’t they?”
This bold statement challenges traditional gender roles and highlights women’s self-sufficiency.
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Vidya Balan in The Dirty Picture
“Jab zindagi ek baar milti hai, to do baar kya sochna.” (When you are granted life once, why think twice?)
Vidya’s portrayal of Silk Smitha is a celebration of living life on your own terms, unapologetically and boldly.
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Anushka Sharma in Sultan
“Sapne dekhna aachi baat hai, par kai baar unke peeche daudte daudte apne peeche choot jaate hai.” (It’s good to dream, but sometimes, in chasing dreams, we leave ourselves behind.)
Anushka’s character Aarfa reminds us to stay grounded while pursuing our ambitions.
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Anushka Sharma in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
“Jab ek ladki ko khuli aankhon se sapne dikahne lagte hain, toh phir uski duniya badal jaati hai.” (When a girl starts dreaming with open eyes, her world changes.)
This dialogue captures the transformative power of self-belief and ambition.
Rani Mukerji in Mardaani
“Kuch karne ke liye kaayde ki nahi, iraade ki zaroorat hoti hai.” (To do something, you need intention, not permission.)
Rani’s portrayal of cop Shivani Shivaji Roy is a fierce reminder to fight for justice and stand up against wrongdoing.
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Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi
“Arey jab shakti, sampati aur sadbuddhi yeh teeno hi aurtein hai, toh in mardo ke kiss baat ka guroor?” (When power, wealth, and wisdom all belong to women, what are men so proud of?)
Alia’s Gangubai is a force to be reckoned with, challenging societal norms and asserting women’s strength.
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Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi
"Gangu Chaand thi aur Chaand rahegi..." (Gangu was the moon and will remain the moon), asserting her enduring strength and influence.
Sonam Kapoor in Aisha
“Tum ne mujhe zindagi ka sahi rasta dikhaya hai, galat aur sahi mein fark dikhaya hai. Sehna sikhaya hai, samajhna sikhaya hai, dosti nibhana sikhaya hai, aur chahna bhi.” (You’ve shown me the right path in life, taught me the difference between right and wrong, how to endure, understand, maintain friendships, and to love.)
Sonam’s Aisha is a reminder of the importance of growth, self-awareness, and emotional strength.
These iconic dialogues are more than just lines from movies—they are powerful messages that resonate with women everywhere. They remind us of the progress Bollywood has made in portraying women as complex, capable, and courageous individuals.
This International Women’s Day, let these words inspire you to dream boldly, stand firmly against injustice, and embrace your unique power. After all, as Bollywood has shown us, women are not just characters in a story—they are the authors of their own destinies.
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