5 female Bollywood directors who slayed with their debuts

Reema Kagti

Balancing humor with emotional depth, Kagti’s direction brought a unique voice to the screen breaking couples` stereotypes. Starring Kay Kay Menon with others

Gauri Shinde

Starring the late actress Sridevi, her debut movie centered around a woman’s journey of self-worth and empowerment. Ever since, she has delivered multiple hits

Sejal Shah

Sejal Shah made a powerful directorial debut with Costao, a film that has quickly gained attention for its gripping narrative and artistic depth

Gauri Shinde

Gauri Shinde made a heartfelt and impactful debut with English Vinglish, a film that struck a chord with audiences worldwide

Reema Kagti

Reema Kagti made a memorable debut with Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., a vibrant ensemble film that broke away from conventional storytelling

Zoya Akhtar

Her brother and actor, Farhan Akhtar supported her directorial debut by being one of the star cast along with Konkona Sen

Sejal Shah

Seamlessly blending raw emotion with striking visuals, Sejal’s storytelling is both bold and refined, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Meghna Gulzar

With mature storytelling and a compassionate lens, she tackled a subject that was rarely discussed in Indian cinema at the time

Meghna Gulzar

Meghna Gulzar made an impressive directorial debut with Filhaal..., a sensitive and forward-thinking film that explored surrogacy and depth of female friendship

Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar made a striking debut with Luck by Chance (2009), a sharp, introspective look into the inner workings of the Hindi film industry