Loved Watching Sanya Malhotra’s “MRS.”? Watch These 7 Indian Women-Centric Shows & Movies Next

Mrs. is a 2024 Hindi-language drama starring Sanya Malhotra as Richa, a trained dancer who enters an arranged marriage with Diwakar (Nishant Dahiya), a doctor from a traditional, patriarchal family. As Richa navigates her new life, she faces increasing domestic burdens and regressive expectations, leading her to question her identity and autonomy. The film is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. Mrs. is available on Zee5 to watch.

Laapataa Ladies (translated as Lost Ladies) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama. The film is set in 2001 rural India and follows two young brides who, during a train journey to their husbands' homes, are mistakenly swapped, leading to unexpected adventures and self-discovery. The ensemble cast includes Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan.

Sukhee is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama. The film stars Shilpa Shetty as Sukhpreet 'Sukhee' Kalra, a 38-year-old Punjabi housewife who, feeling confined by her routine life, decides to attend her high school reunion in Delhi. This journey allows her to relive her youthful days and rediscover herself beyond her roles as a wife and mother.

Darlings (2022) is a Bollywood dark comedy-drama, the film follows Badru (Alia Bhatt), a woman trapped in an abusive marriage with Hamza (Vijay Varma). With the support of her mother Shamshu (Shefali Shah), she decides to turn the tables on her husband, leading to an unpredictable and thrilling revenge story. The movie is available to watch on Netflix.

Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) is a biographical drama, starring Alia Bhatt. The film follows Gangubai, a young woman tricked into a brothel who rises to power in Mumbai’s Kamathipura, becoming a fearless leader and advocate for sex workers' rights.

Thappad (2020) is a Bollywood drama, the film revolves around Amrita (Taapsee Pannu), a devoted housewife whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when her husband slaps her at a party. This single incident forces her to question love, respect, and gender dynamics in marriage, leading her to stand up for her self-worth.

Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016) is a bold and thought-provoking Bollywood drama. The film follows the lives of four women from different backgrounds in a conservative society, each struggling to break free from societal norms and pursue their desires.

Mardaani (2014) is a Bollywood action thriller starring Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless and determined crime branch officer. The film follows Shivani as she takes on a powerful human trafficking racket after a teenage girl she rescues goes missing. The film was followed by a sequel, Mardaani 2 (2019), where Shivani faces another ruthless criminal.