Women’s roles in OTT shows/movies have been showcased powerfully for the past few years. We have seen some strong on-screen performances from women in the digital world in the recent past.

Popular Business Transformation Expert cum Bollywood Analyst Hirav Shah says, “Going from being damsels in distress to strong woman protagonists breaking stereotypes, the roles written for Indian women onscreen have gone through a huge transformation. And we have OTT platforms to thank for that. With female filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers taking the lead, the narrative changes, and female characters are now being portrayed in a new light.

Now, Hirav Shah picks some five strong women roles on OTT.

1) Madhuri Dixit as Anamika Anand in ‘Fame Game.’

Netflix series Fame Game unveils the other side of fame and glamour through the story of Bollywood actress Anamika Anand played by Madhuri Dixit.

2) Raveena Tandon as Kasturi Dogra in Aranyak

Raveena Tandon’s role as a fierce cop in Aranyak perfectly showcases the true strength of a woman. This female-centric show showcases the character of Kasturi Dogra based on the life of a gritty policewoman on the verge of taking a sabbatical when a serial killer strikes.

3) Sakshi Tanwar as Sheel in Mai

In Netflix’s recent web series, Mai, the character of Sakshi Tanwar, showcases various facets and dimensions of motherhood. In Mai, Sakshi Tanwar essays the role of Sheel Chaudhary, a grieving mother who takes on powerful goons to avenge her daughter’s ruthless murder.

4) Taapsee Pannu as Rani in Haseen Dillruba

In Haseen Dillruba, Taapsee Pannu plays the role of Rani Kashyap, a big city girl who moves to a small town after marriage. Rani is a self-obsessed woman who is not afraid to show her real side, fights for her love, and faces every challenge with utmost strength and courage. Though the film got negative feedback from the digital audience, Taapsee’s acting received praises.

5) Yami Gautam as Jyoti Deswal IPS Officer in Dasvi

Yami Gautam essays the role of a Haryanavi IPS officer Jyoti Deswal in Dasvi, a political satire that emphasizes education and its power to transform. Jyoti plays a key role in instigating the value of education to the jailed politician Ganga Ram Chaudhary played by Abhishek Bachchan. This Netflix series has been receiving positive feedback from Netflix subscribers.

Hirav Shah concludes by saying, “With the rise of streaming platforms, audiences now have the opportunity to enjoy diverse and compelling. OTTs have made way for storytellers to rise and tell diverse stories about women on issues related to women or have women as central characters. OTT platforms have been championing the female-forward narrative in India. OTT platforms can bridge people and cultures through authentic and relatable stories – a Mumbai lady can be inspired by a story about a woman in Rome, or a lady from Chennai can inspire a Kolkata lady. There are a lot of talented and inspiring women, and this is their time to be discovered and shine, and streaming platforms have opened up avenues to make this happen.”

Frequently Asked Questions About OTT movies?

What are the new OTT releases this week?

From Ram Charan, NTR’s blockbuster film RRR releasing on ZEE5 to the critically acclaimed series Panchayat returning on Amazon Prime Video with its season 2 this week.

Which is the best female-oriented show on OTT?

Arya, Delhi Crime, Anamika, and Mai are the best female-oriented shows on OTT.

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