Published 11:58 IST, May 18th 2020
'Raazi' to 'Gully Boy': Movies by female directors that crossed Rs. 100 cr mark
Vicky Kaushal's 'Raazi' of Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'. Let's take a look at the list of films by female filmmakers that crossed the 100 crores mark in Bollywood.
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In last decade, Bollywood saw one change which was a highly refreshing and much-needed one. Numerous female directors came under limelight and most of m came out with flying colours. As t only ir work was appreciated, but ir movies crossed enviable Rs.100 crore mark.
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Be it Meghna Gulzar's Raazi with Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhat or Dear Zindagi by Gauri Shinde. stunning women made a mark in Hindi Cinema with ir sheer hard work and paved ir way to victory. So let us look at list of some successful female filmmakers in Bollywood, whose films crossed 100 crores mark in Bollywood.
Movies by Female Directors that crossed 100 cr mark in Bollywood
1. Raazi (Meghna Gulzar)
Meghna Gulzar is one of biggest names in Bollywood currently. Daughter of a legendary lyricist Gulzar, Meghna made a name for herself on a different path. She chose to become a filmmaker and has given us hits like Raazi and Chhappak. Raazi starring Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt is that one film that gave Meghna recognition she deserved. A film based on life of an Indian informer who marries a Pakistani officer to save her country. Vicky Kaushal essayed role of Pakistani officer in film and Alia of Indian informer. Raazi turned out to be a blockbuster hit and crossed Rs.100 crores in time.
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2. Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy)
Zoya Akthar is counted amongst most stylish female makers in Bollywood. Her way of presenting a story to audience is completely new. She has given some of most memorable films of recent times like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy amid ors. Her box-office record as a bankable filmmaker is toptch. Zoya's last film Gully Boy was a mountaius hit at box-office, which made over Rs.200 crores.
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3. Gauri Shinde( Dear Zindagi)
When talking about successful female directors re's way we miss out on Gauri Shinde. director is famous for her films like English Vinglish and Dear Zindagi. Gauri's movies always have a unique concept, which talks about issues related to women in current . With Dear Zindagi, Gauri cemented her place in Bollywood. film minted more Rs.130 crores at box-office, and Alia also won several awards for movie.
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11:57 IST, May 18th 2020