Explore these 8 talented Indian female directors and their unique films
Zoya Akhtar
- Beautiful cinematography and production design
- Focuses on different issues within society
- Self-realization of the character in the movie
- Mix of tradition and modernity
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Aparna Sen
- Directed many films based on a variety of topics
- Leading women characters from different backgrounds
- Focuses on pure and hidden human emotions
- Beautiful music
- Art house films
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Gauri Shinde
- Strong female characters
- Based on life experiences
- Thought-provoking dialogue
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Meghna Gulzar
- Focuses on biographical people
- Well-written script and story
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Mira Nair
- Focuses on films on Indian society for international audiences
- Women are the center of her films
- Uses actors and non-actors
- Realistic cinematography
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Deepa Mehta
- Controversial topics
- Beautiful cinematography
- Oriented toward female characters
- Focused on pure human emotions
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Anjali Menon
- Family and relationships
- Character goes through a journey
- Human emotions
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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
- Focuses on sensitive issues
- Interesting storytelling
- Stories based on women in small town India
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