Women's Day 2018: 6 movies in which Sridevi redefined feminism

News | Wednesday | 7th March, 2018

Summary:

Not just it, several women-centric movies even mirrored the society about women basic struggles. Be it Madhuri Dixit or Nandita Das, the actresses tried to portray the women not only just as a  caring mother or carefree daughter but also a rebellious woman.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, like every year, people from all walks of life have come out on the streets to recognize the rights and privileges of women.

Not just it, several women-centric movies even mirrored the society about women basic struggles. Be it Madhuri Dixit or Nandita Das, the actresses tried to portray the women not only just as a  caring mother or carefree daughter but also a rebellious woman.

Similarly, the versatile actress Sridevi was also among the gems who presented us a different kind of cinema in the era of 80s and 90s. From street-smart playful Manju of ‘Chalbaaz’ to inspiring Shashi of ‘English Vinglish’ Sridevi broke all the stereotypes in the era of mid-80s and 90s for portraying different characteristics of women.

So for the upcoming Women’s day, NYOOOZ has compiled a list of Sridevi’s 6 movies who portrayed the women as forward thinker, independent, and inspiring.

1. English Vinglish


2. MOM


3. Chalbaaz


4. Mr. India


5. Lamhe

6. Laadla