Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor and other Bollywood divas as fearless women in uniform

The year 2020 will see Bollywood ladies in some iconic films and biopics. From family drama films to romantic flicks and biopics, these Bollywood divas will be seen essaying diverse characters.

Movie buffs seem excited to see Kangana Ranaut and Janhvi Kapoor playing some iconic characters and attempting to throw light on enthralling stories of strong young women. Have a look at some Bollywood divas who played or will be seen playing these brave women in uniform roles. 

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Kangana Ranaut in Tejas

Kangana Ranaut will next be seen playing an Air Force Pilot in Tejas. Helmed by Sarvesh Mewara, the film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala. Confirming the news to a media publication, the actor stated that she has always wanted to play a soldier and has been fascinated with the Armed Forces since childhood. 

Janhvi Kapoor in Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl

Janhvi Kapoor will essay the character of Gunjan Saxena, an Indian Air Force Pilot who played a pivotal part in evacuating all the injured soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is a biopic on the braveheart directed by Sharan Sharma.Fans seem excited to see Janhvi Kapoor stepping into the shoes of Gunjan Saxena. The film is all slated to release on March 13, 2020.  

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Sonam Kapoor in Neerja  

Sonam Kapoor's Neerja is considered one of her best movies to date. Neerja is the story of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organisation. The film is directed by Ram Madhvani. 

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Diana Penty in Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran

Even though Diana Penty has not done many films, Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran was one of her memorable movies. She donned the army uniform for the film. Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran is based on how India conducted nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. Diana was lauded for taking up the strong female character. 

Rani Mukerji in Mardaani franchise 

Mardaani is an action flick around a female cop. Rani Mukerji's recently released Mardaani 2 is one of the best women empowerment films in Bollywood. In Mardaani 2, Rani Mukerji was seen retaining the character of Shivani Shivaji Roy. In this one, she locks horns with the devil incarnate -- a remorseless serial killer who rapes and murders young women. 

Promo Image Credits - Janhvi Kapoor Instagram