Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, celebrates the strength, courage, and grace of women. It’s a time to reflect on the indomitable feminine energy that has the power to overcome challenges and rise above adversity. To embrace the festive spirit, here’s a collection of powerful, women-centric stories from Pocket FM, alongside Bollywood films that highlight female empowerment. Each of these narratives honours the perseverance and strength of women, just like the goddess herself.
Watch these women-centric movies and shows this Navratri 2024 to celebrate the indomitable feminine energy:
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Kahaani, starring Vidya Balan is an emotional rollercoaster movie that depicts the courage, will, and strength of a resilient woman. Balan plays the character of a pregnant woman, travelling the streets of Kolkata in search of her missing husband. This thrilling narrative has justice and vengeance served on a silver platter.
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Sukhee (played by Shilpa Shetty) is the story of a middle-aged homemaker who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Faced with societal expectations and family responsibilities, Sukhee decides to break free and rediscover her joy, passion, and identity. The film serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to prioritise yourself, making it a heartwarming story for the modern Indian woman.
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To’ is a fictional drama that captures the life of Anika, who returns to her hometown Manali, along with her daughter, to find her twin kid. It’s an engaging narrative that showcases the arduous struggles and journey of the protagonist. The series has seen tremendous success globally, garnering over Rs.150 crores already. While in India, the series is available in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, it has been recreated completely for mainstream US audiences as Saving Nora. Cumulatively, it has recorded over 500 million plays.
After losing her life in the explosion at the laboratory in Nepal, Ira Dhami finds a new life within the weak body of Rajasthani princess Kunwari Iravati Rathore. Embracing Iravati's feeble form, Ira takes revenge on her enemies and completes her unfinished mission.
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