Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day is a day to recognize the economic, cultural, social, and political achievements of women around the world. And one important way to appreciate women’s contributions to society is through movies that showcase every aspect of today’s women and their journeys in life.
Explore movies that empower the woman on your Vi app! Your Vi app has an exclusive section just for movies and TV originals – just click on the ‘Movies’ tab in Vi app home page. Browse from a list of latest TV shows and just-released movies with access to premium OTT apps like Atrangii, ZEE5, Discovery, Shemaroo, Hungama, Yupp TV, and Pocket Films!
You can also watch from over 400+ live TV channels like Zee TV, Colors Infinity, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, and Animal Planet, and LIVE news channels like Aaj Tak, India Today, CNBC Awaaz, Republic TV and more.
So, explore Vi app and celebrate Women’s Day by watching inspiring movies on your Vi app. Here are a few movies that should not be missed!
1) Rashmi Rocket
This sports drama movie is an inspiring story of a girl from a small village in Gujarat who goes on to become a national-level athlete and overcomes different societal challenges to achieve her dreams.
- Release Year – 2021
- Run time – 2 hours 9 minutes
- Genre – Drama, Sports
- Director – Akarsh Khurana
- Lead Actress – Taapsee Pannu
Trivia and Facts
- The lead actress, Taapsee Pannu went through diligent physical training for this role, including running, weightlifting, and sprinting.
- This movie was shot in the Kutch region of Gujarat and a few regions of Mumbai.
- The movie is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies, who has before produced movies like Uri: The Surgical Strike and The Sky Is Pink.
2) Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke
This web series follows the story of Kavya Iyer, an IPS officer who takes the lead investigative role in an ISIS-K bomb attack case and the story is inspired by true incidents. The series talks about how police officers conduct their investigations to protect the country from terrorists and more.
- Release Year: 2023
- Total Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Director: Srijit Mukherji
- Lead Actress: Regina Cassandra
Trivia and Facts
- Regina Cassandra, the lead actress, made her acting debut with the Tamil film called Kanda Naal Mudhal released in 2005.
- This series has been shot in locations across Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Kerala and Rajasthan.
- For the promotions, Regina Cassandra visited police officers with ex-cop Kiran Bedi at Delhi’s Connaught Place police station to applaud the officers for their commendable work.
3) Lost
This ZEE5 original drama film talks the tale of a female crime reporter who seeks to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of a young woman that evolves into something bigger. Watch this epic thriller on Vi!
- Release Year – 2022
- Run time – 2 hours 4 minutes
- Genre – Drama, Thriller
- Director – Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
- Lead Actress – Yami Gautam, Piaa Bajpai
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is also known for directing the critically acclaimed movie Pink.
- The movie is inspired by true events and is set in Kolkata.
4) Saand Ki Aankh
Saand Ki Aankh is a drama film based on the lives of two sharpshooters, Chandro Tomar and her sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar who hail from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. The movie highlights the struggles and challenges that these senior women faced in their journey to becoming professional shooters.
- Release Year – 2019
- Run time – 2 hours 26 minutes
- Genre – Biography, Drama
- Director – Tushar Hiranandani
- Lead Actresses – Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s lead actresses, Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar took part in special training to learn various shooting skills.
- The movie is based on the real life of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, who were both invited to the movie set and had a cameo appearance in the film too.
- Saand Ki Aankh was shot in Baghpat, Meerut, and Muzaffarnagar, and it also won Best Film on National Integration at the 67th National Film Awards.
5) Bandishala
Bandishala is a drama film that revolves around the issue of female infanticide, gender bias and more and follows the story of a female police officer who fights against a corrupt prison administration. Catch this crime drama on your Vi app today.
- Release Year – 2019
- Run time – 2 hours 20 minutes
- Genre – Crime
- Director – Milind Lele
- Lead Actress – Mukta Barve
Trivia and Facts
- Mukta Barve won the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress after her performance in this movie.
- Milind Lele is the film’s director and is well-known for his work in Marathi cinema.
Celebrate Women’s Day with Vi app!
Celebrate International Women’s Day by supporting women filmmakers and artists who strive to create meaningful stories that embrace the resilience of women everywhere.
Watch Women’s Day special movies on your Vi app! Enjoy exciting movies and TV originals from OTT platforms like ZEE5, Shemaroo, Atrangii, and more. You can also watch live TV, catch the latest news, and explore more live content.
