Published 11:47 IST, April 26th 2020

Sonam Kapoor's 'Raanjhanaa' & other films with politically active female characters

Sonam Kapoor's Raanjhanaa has managed to set a benchmark by introducing the first politically active female character of Bollywood. Read about other such films.

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Bollywood has been one of most influential film industries of globe. industry contributes by giving out a number of film of various genres. re a number of Bollywood movies that also show political scenario of nation. Movies like Raajneeti and Indu Sarkar have certainly been a prominent part of political drama section of Bollywood industry. Here are some Bollywood films that featured politically active female characters.

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Bollywood films with politically active female characters

Raajneeti

As name suggests, film revolves around all politics that are involved in government proceedings. film stars Katrina Kaif as Indu Sakseria who is Chief Minister of Mhya Presh. Raajneeti was a political thriller film co-written, directed and produced by Prakash Jha. film’s story runs parallel to Mahabharata where shes of Karna, Krishna, Arjuna, Bhima, Duryodhana, and Draupi can be seen in film’s characters. movie was also given a Blockbuster tag by Box Office India, which might be main reason for creation of ar political drama as confirmed by Prakash Jha.

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Raanjhanaa

Sonam Kapoor is seen playing role of Zoya Haider alongside Tamil star, Dhanush. film features Sonam Kapoor as a Muslim girl who goes on to hear All India Citizen Party. film was released in year 2013 and was directed by Aanand L. Rai. film was a massive success and it mand to collect over ₹94 crores just though box office collections. film has also mand to get a reputable 7.6 ration on IMDb. 

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Indu Sarkar

Indu Sarkar is a 2017 Bollywood film that focuses on political differences in Indian government. film was criticized by followers of Indian National Congress as film reportedly tried to put former PM Indira Gandhi and her son Rahul in a b light. film stars Kirti Kulhari as Indu Sarkar and shows her journey. film also gives viewers a first-hand experience to witness 19-month-long period from 1975 to 1977 when re was a state of emergency across country. 

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11:47 IST, April 26th 2020