Meher Vij in Secret Superstar

The story centers around a 15-year-old girl. The film highlights her talents while also showing the painful problems of being a female in a patriarchal society. The actual superstar of the film is undoubtedly Meher Vij, who steals every scene. She has portrayed the role of Najma (India’s mother) with utmost sincerity. She truly loves her daughter but is unable to support her singing aspirations. She is also incompetent to stand up against her husband but constantly wishes to do something for the kids is portrayed spectacularly.

Tapsee Pannu in Thappad

This important social drama is hard to ignore. Tapsee Pannu plays the lead role in this story, which revolves around the sensitive issue of domestic violence in Indian society with great sensitivity and straightforwardness. The movie questions the unsaid rules of marriage and whether a slap can still be considered domestic violence. Educational world stated, “Tapsee Pannu was particularly commended for her transformative performance from the submissive wife to the no-nonsense woman demanding her rights.”

Kajol in Salaam Venky

Kriti Sanon in Mimi

A small-town girl with aspirations to make it big in the movie industry jumps at the opportunity to become a surrogate for an American couple who cannot conceive and offers her a handsome amount of money. When the couple ghost her, Kriti decides to keep and raise the baby, especially after discovering that the baby might have Down syndrome. The film highlighted issues like Down syndrome, surrogacy and how women face society when they become surrogate mothers.