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Every once in a while, Indian cinema has taken a break from the badass, bone-breaking male heroes and villains and brought forward a female "anti-heroine" who lacks conventional heroic qualities and is driven by ambition, vengeance, or survival to make choices that are ethically questionable or outright. The evolution reflects a shift where women are finally allowed to be flawed, angry, and unapologetic. As we mark International Women's Day, here's looking at some of the most engaging and flawless female anti-heroes of Indian cinema.
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