6 Larger-Than-Life Women Characters Written By Women 

Stories about women from women’s perspective are a magical land. Therefore, let’s take a look at some of the iconic movies written by talented women that have given us larger-than-life women characters to look up to. 

Sehmat 

Alia Bhatt played the role of the Indian spy named Sehmat in the film ‘Raazi’. The phenomenal and strong character was written by the screenwriter Bhavani Iyer. 

Usha Buaji 

The character played by Ratna Pathak Shah is from the out-of-the-box film ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’. The dark comedy was written and directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. 

Ayesha 

Our very own Desi Girl played this part in the movie ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’. The rich-family drama with stereotypical mindset was collaboratively written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.

Sita 

The unconventional movie of its time ‘Fire’ was a love tale of two women. Nandita Das and Shabana Azmi played the roles. The film was written and directed by Deepa Mehta.

Shashi 

The phenomenal late actress Shri Devi starred in an ‘English Vinglish’ movie written by Gauri Shinde. The movie was an eye opener for many families who look down upon homemakers. 

Kaira

Alia Bhatt played the role of Kiara in the film ‘Dear Zindagi’, which was about mental health and how it affects our core and the life we lead. The impeccable movie was written by Gauri Shinde.  

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