Women’s Day 2026: Trailblazing Female Filmmakers In Indian Film
On International Women’s Day 2026, Indian cinema’s leading female directors are celebrated for breaking barriers and crafting bold, impactful stories. Icons like Aparna Sen, Deepa Mehta, Zoya Akhtar and Gauri Shinde, along with Ashwiny Iyer, Meghna Gulzar, Alankrita Shrivastava, Rima Das, Kiran Rao and Lakshmipriya Devi have shaped the film landscape.