Women In Movies By Zoya Akhtar: Tara Khanna To Neelam Mehra, See How The Director Redefined Female Roles
Updated on: 14 October, 2023 11:57 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Zoya Akhtar is not only a visionary filmmaker but also a feminist who believes in makin the women in movies shine brighter than ever. The roles she writes are raw, relatable, and sometimes, risky. But we love how she has redefined female roles through her films. On Zoya Akhtars birthday, lets have a look at some of the best women characters that displayed imperfections perfectly.
1. Shefali Shah as Neelam Mehra: Dil Dhadakne Do
If there's one role that displays imperfections, insecurities, and inhibitions perfectly, it has to be Shefali Shah in Dil Dhadakne Do. Remember that brownie-stuffing scene? That was highly relatable and moved every woman who watched the film.Shefali's character Neelam Mehra was a strong woman on the exterior, but on the inside, she was a bowl of mush and a broken soul who saw her husband drift away. It took a vacation on a cruise to reconcile with herself and her family.
Though Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma played crucial female-forward roles, it was Shefali Shah who became the driving force of Zoya Akhtar's film.
2. Katrina Kaif as Laila: Dil Dhadakne Do
If you talk about one of Zoya Akhtar's women in her movies who was free-spirited, opinionated, yet a breath of fresh air, it has to be Laila in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara.While the whole trip for three months to an unknown destination sounds fancy on paper, once in a while, it is good to meet someone who teaches you a thing or two about handling life as it comes.
For us, it was the non-judgmental version of Katrina Kaif that kept us hooked on her character. She was secure and never tried to impose her opinions on Hriithik Roshan.
3. Konkana Sen Sharma as Sona Mishra: Luck By Chance
A struggling actress who showcased the unfiltered and real side of Bollywood was left shattered when her boyfriend couldn't balance their success and relationship. Sona Mishra was subtle, but she knew her self-worth.We think it is Zoya Akhtar's way of shining the female characters in her movies who, knowingly or unknowingly, display a sense of security. Konkana Sen Sharma in Luck By Chance was one such character.
4. Sobhita Dhulipala as Tara Khanna: Made In Heaven
As we talk about a strong, opinionated, and uncompromising character, how can we miss out on Tara Khanna? Zoya Akhtar's Made in Heaven shattered the OTT platforms as Sobhita Dhulipala shined throughout the show.Her assertive and domineering nature not only made her a successful entrepreneur but also showed her to be a badass woman who would go to any lengths to save her self-respect.
5. Suhana Khan as Veronica: The Archies
Zoya Akhtar continues to create magic, be it with newcomers or veterans in the industry. Her eye for detail and talent are things we look forward to seeing in The Archies.Suhana Khan will make her glorious Bollywood debut with The Archies, directed by the versatile filmmaker. Fans and moviegoers look forward to seeing the star kid carry her father's legacy forward.
