Top 10 Movies Made by Female Directors

Masaan (2015)

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan is a powerful drama about the intersecting lives of four characters in Varanasi. 

A Death in the Gunj (2016)

Directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, this film is set in the 1970s and revolves around a young man’s trip to a family holiday home in McCluskieganj, Jharkhand. 

Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016)

Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, this film was initially banned in India for its depiction of female sexuality. 

Parched (2015)

Directed by Leena Yadav, Parched is a story of three women in a rural Indian village who rebel against the patriarchy and social norms that dictate their lives.

Queen (2013)

Directed by Vikas Bahl and co-directed by Queen’s lead actress Kangana Ranaut, this film is a coming-of-age story about 

a young woman who decides to go on her honeymoon alone after her fiancé cancels their wedding.

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Directed by Mira Nair, Salaam Bombay! is a gritty portrayal of life on the streets of Mumbai.

Dhobi Ghat (2010)

Directed by Kiran Rao, Dhobi Ghat is a story of four characters whose lives intersect in the bustling city of Mumbai. 

English Vinglish (2012)

Directed by Gauri Shinde, English Vinglish is a heartwarming story of a middle-aged woman who decides to learn English to gain her family’s respect. 

Margarita With a Straw (2014)

Directed by Shonali Bose, Margarita With a Straw is a coming-of-age drama about a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates love, relationships, and her own identity.

The Namesake (2006)

Directed by Mira Nair, The Namesake is an adaptation of the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri.