New Delhi : On October 11, International Day of the Girl Child is observed globally, to honour and encourage the girl child. The day marks the importance of equal opportunities and awareness for the education, nutrition and access to medical care for the female children.
Meanwhile, people are already celebrating the ‘festival of feminine’ – Navratri in India. On the occasion, we bring you movies from the Indian cinema, to perceive the pride, strength, beauty and the heart-breaking realities of being born a girl.
5 movies to binge watch this International Day of the Girl Child:
1. The Sky Is Pink
In a world where daughters are often considered less precious than sons, The Sky is Pink is an unforgettable story of a mother’s love and devotion for her daughter who is dying at a young age due to an incurable illness. The film stars Zaira Wasim in the lead with Meher Vij, Raj Arjun, Mona Ambegaonkar and Aamir Khan playing supporting roles.
2. Ajji
When an elderly woman’s granddaughter is sexually violated by a local politician’s son and the police is unable to deliver justice, she decides to take the matter into her own hands as she plots her violent revenge. Devashish Makhija directorial stars Sushama Deshpande, Sharvani Suryavanshi, Abhishek Banerjee, and others.
3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
An ambitious Gunjan Saxena eyes becoming a pilot after being drawn by the idea of a life in a cockpit. Despite facing reservations, she fulfils her dream, serving as a Flight Lieutenant in the Indian Air Force. Gunjan Saxena makes history in her journey from aspiring aviator to India’s first female combat pilot in the Kargil War. The film starred Janhvi Kapoor in the lead alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi.
4. Piku
Shoojit Sircar directorial is a heartwarming story based on father-daughter relationship. The film revolves around a young woman who have confined herself to her self-absorbed father, while a young man observes this unusual relationship from a distance. The film stars Deepika Padukone, Irfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
5. Secret Superstar
Insia, an ambitious young girl, dreams of becoming a singer but faces opposition from her father. Undeterred, she strives to follow her passion by anonymously posting her songs on the Internet. The film stars Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan and others.
