Before Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivii – here are 7 female biopics to watch right now on Netflix, Amazon Prime and ZEE5
Thalaivii’s reviews are in and as always Kangana Ranaut is being praised sky high for her performance as Jayalalithaa, with Arvind Swami as MGR, Raj Arjun as his close aide and confidant, and Nassar as M. Karunanidhi also drawing copious praise. In case the wait to watch the movie on 10th September is becoming unbearable or if you’re among the unfortunate who reside in Maharashtra where theatres are still shut, then we’re here to somehow mitigate that FOMO to the best of our abilities. Considering that Thalaivii is a female-oriented biopic, we’ve compiled a list of seven other female biopics you can watch right now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, ZEE5 and Google Play…
Manikkarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
If you’re a true Kangana Ranaut fan, then it makes sense to watch Manikarnika before Thalaivii releases, right?
Where to Watch: Zee5
Mary Kom
The Priyanka Chopra starrer is still the highest grossing femeal-centric biopic in Indian cinema.
Where to Watch: Netflix
The Iron Lady
You need to see why Meryl Streep won an Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Elizabeth
Elizabeth bagged 7 Oscar nominations and regarded by many critics as Director Shekhar Kapur’s crowning moment.
Where to Watch: Google Play
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Gunjan Saxena is a fine statmeent against patriarchy and the only movie of note ]Janhvi Kapoor has been in till now.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Saand Ki Aankh
The Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu starrer is hands down the best women-oriented biopic till date from India.
Where to Watch: Zee5
Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts bagged her only Oscar for her eponymous role and boy did she deserve it.
Where to Watch: Google Play
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