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.
07 March,2026 02:43 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday. (Pics/PTI)
26 January,2026 10:54 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Border 2 has finally hit the screens on Januray 23, 2026 amid thundering response from viewers. Moviegoers are heaping praises on the cast and their performances in the war drama featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh in key roles, marks a sequel to the 1997 Border. Meanwhile, here's looking at how much these characters were paid for their respective roles in the fil,
23 January,2026 06:27 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
Every evening without fail, 85-year-old Bharat Panchal volunteers at the Thakur Complex signal on Mumbai’s Western Express Highway in Kandivli East, managing traffic and urging motorists to follow road safety rules. Working independently for over three hours a day, Panchal helps prevent wrong-lane driving and traffic violations, carrying only a whistle and torch. Supported by local residents and traffic police—who have felicitated him for his selfless service—Panchal says his volunteer work keeps him fit and motivated. (PICS/SHIRISH VAKTANIA)
15 December,2025 02:06 PM IST | Divya NairADVERTISEMENT
