Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena' and other female-centric patriotic movies

Bollywood has produced several memorable movies about patriotism. However, re haven't been many patriotic films with female les. Janhvi Kapoor's Gunjan Saxena and Sonam Kapoor's Neerja are two such movies about this particular subject with female characters as protagonists. Here are some of actors who portrayed memorable patriotic females.

Actors who essayed patriotic females

Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena'

Janhvi Kapoor's Gunjan Saxena is directed by Sharan Sharma and features Kapoor playing role of Indian Air Force pilot named Gunjan Saxena.  film was initially scheduled to release at atres on March 13, 2020. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic crises, movie later premiered on August 12, 2020, on Netflix. 

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Sonam Kapoor's 'Neerja'

Neerja is one of Bollywood's greatest female-centric movies that ignited a spirit of patriotism amongst viewers. Helmed by Ram Mhvani, plot of movie revolves around Indian air hostess named Neerja Bhat, who gave her life and saved lives of several passengers of flight that was hijacked by terrorists. Sonam Kapoor's performance in movie was highly lauded. 

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Nargis' 'Mor India'

Directed by Mehboob Khan, this film features Nargis in titular role along with Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar in key roles. It is considered to be one of most iconic movies in Indian Cinema. Nargis plays role of a woman farmer who deals with various challenges in order to raise her kids amid post-independence India. film received All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film. 

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Kangana Ranaut's 'Manikarnika'

This Kangana Ranaut starrer is a retelling of epic story of Rani Lakshmi Bai. plot focuses on bravery and struggles of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Directed by Rha Krishna, Jagarlamudi, and Kangana Ranaut, this 2019 film performed well in India and overseas. It also went to become one of highest-grossing Indian films in Japan. 

Alia Bhatt's 'Razi'

Razi is yet ar spy thriller film that showcases a woman's capabilities to serve her country. Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, film features Ali Bhatt in le roles. She can be seen essaying role of a girl named Sehmat. movie revolves around this girl who ties kt with a Pakistani man and works as an Indian female spy.  film received several Filmfare Awards for Best Director, Best Film and Best Actress. 

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