6 Best Movies To Watch If You Liked Bandit Queen

Akriti Mishra
Oct 10, 2024

Bandit Queen (1994)

A revolutionary film directed by Shekhar Kapur sheds light on the life of Phoolan Devi, a female Bandit who raises her voice against oppression in rural India. This film is considered the best feminist film of India.

Water (2005)

Directed by Deepa Mehta, this film showcases the lives of widowed women in 1930s India, shedding a light on their struggles for freedom and dignity within oppressive traditions.

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Mira Nair's intense drama about the harsh realities faced by street children in Mumbai, reflecting societal injustice and poverty with raw, strong and emotional storytelling.

Matrubhoomi (2003)

A dystopian film set in a future India where female infanticide has led to a society without women, addressing sensitive themes of gender inequality and violence.

Manthan (1976)

Directed by Shyam Benegal, this film depicts the lives of rural dairy farmers and their efforts to break free from the exploitation of landlords, with strong themes of empowerment and social reform.

Lajja (2001)

Rajkumar Santoshi's Lajja is a social drama film about the struggles of women in India, tackling issues such as dowry, domestic violence, and the societal expectations placed on women

Mirch Masala (1987)

A powerful feminist film about a group of women who stand up against a dominating tax collector in colonial India, celebrating courage, unity, and defiance against oppression.

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