National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed annually on January 24. The day is marked as a powerful reminder of the potential every girl holds. Bollywood has often mirrored the strength, grace and resilience of girls through iconic characters that redefine traditional norms and showcase "girl-power." Here are some of the on-screen daughters are not just symbols of resilience but are inspirations for real-world change:
24 January,2026 03:17 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
On the eve of World Children’s Day (November 20), Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Brihanmumbai was illuminated in blue to highlight children’s rights (PICS/SHADAB KHAN, UNICEF)
20 November,2025 03:33 PM IST | Divya Nair
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday launched 'One Stop Crisis Centre', an initiative to support women and children facing sexual harassment and violence in Mumbai, an official statement said. Pics/BMC
30 April,2025 10:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from Manipur, staged a bold protest against fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai. She rushed onto the stage holding a sign advocating to "End Fossil Fuels" for the sake of the planet's future. Pics/AFP & X
12 December,2023 02:09 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandeADVERTISEMENT
