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Women-Centric Movies of Bollywood
Lajja:
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Lajja, was released in 2001. The movie ridiculed the status of women in the Indian society and the restrictions on them. Lajja recounts the story of four women and starred some of the well-known names of the industry like Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Samir Soni and Ajay Devgan. The film revolved around the characters Vaidhehi (Manisha Koirala, main character of this film), Maithali (Mahima Chaudhary), Janki(Madhuri Dixit), and Ramdulaari (Rekha) that are considered to be the versions of Sita.
Chandni Bar:
Released in 2001, Madhur Bhandarkars Chandni Bar was an emotional story of a sex worker and how she fights to afford a better lifestyle for her kids, keeping them away from the gritty world of prostitution. The lead role of the sex worker was played by Tabu. She also walked away with the national award for best actress.
