Women's Day Special: Women Behind The Camera; Female Filmmakers of Indian Cinema

Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar is one of the prominent female directors in the Indian Film industry with her films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Luck By chance, Dil Dhadakne Do and Gully Boy.

Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao has redefined the space for filmmaking in Bollywood for women with films like Laapata ladies and Dhobi Ghat.

Gauri Shinde

Gauri Shinde has made a name for herself with female centric films like Dear Zindagi and English Vinglish

Meghna Gulzar

Meghna Gulzar has given the Indian Film industry films like Raazi, Chapak and Talvar, delving into complex issues, to make the audience think.

Konkana Sen Sharma

This actress turned director is giving competition to all the other Indian filmmakers with her projects like A Death in the Gunj, which has won her many accolades.

Mira Nair

A pioneer in the Indian Film Industry, Mira Nair is an Indian American Filmmaker. She has created nuanced and though provoking films like Salaam Bombay, The Namesake, Monsoon Wedding among many others.

Farah Khan

One of the major and popular filmmakers, Farah Khan has not just been a part of the film industry, but she has strived in it. She has directed many cult classics like Mai Hoon Naa, Tees Maar Khan, Om Shanti Om and many others.