PremiumCelebrate Women's Day with these uplifting movies on OTT
Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. Here is a list of the most powerful and inspiring stories of real-world women that will uplift your souls.
Celebrate Women's Day with these uplifting movies on OTT
Last Updated: 05.26 PM, Mar 05, 2025
The film industry has been producing several films based on real-life women and their uplifting stories. These films not only inspire the generation but also motivate them to work on their own fearlessly. As International Women's Day (March 8) is around the corner, we have curated some of the best films inspired by stories of real-world women who defied the odds and made history. You watch these films on OTT as well as OTTplay Premium.
Women's Day special films on OTT
Golda (Lionsgate Play)
Golda tells the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the intense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. To do this, she must navigate a skeptical cabinet, a complicated relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and the prospect of Israel's destruction, making crucial decisions that could determine the fate of his nation. The movie stars Helen Mirren as Golda Meir and this story depicts her leadership and the challenges she faced during this crucial period in Israeli history.
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The Sholay Girl (ZEE5)
The film is based on India's first stuntwoman, Reshma Pathan. Bidita Bag portrays Pathan's role while Chandan Roy Sanyal, Prince Rodde and Aditya Lakhia appear in supporting roles. The title refers to Sholay, in which Pathan worked as a stunt double for Hema Malini. The film follows Pathan's life from her early days as a stuntwoman to her work as a body double for other actresses. It also highlights her fight for pay equality, gender inequality, and workplace safety.
The Woman King (SonyLIV)
The Woman King is an action-adventure film about the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit in the West African kingdom of Dahomey. The movie is based on true events and stars Viola Davis as General Nanisca. Set in the 1820s, Nanisca trains the next generation of warriors to defend the kingdom from enemies. Nanisca inspires the king to confront the enemies who want to destroy their way of life. The film also stars Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and others.
Saand Ki Aankh (ZEE5)
Saand Ki Aankh is a biographical film, which narrates the story of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar have played lead roles in this film. The film is about Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, daughters-in-law of the Tomar family based in Johar village in Baghpat. This film is directed by Tushar Hiranandani. It is produced by Anurag Kashyap, Reliance Entertainment and Nidhi Parmar.
Gaslit (Lionsgate Play)
Gaslit tells the story of the Watergate scandal. It stars Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell and Sean Penn as John Mitchell. The show focuses on the Watergate scandal from a fresh perspective, with untold stories and forgotten characters. It centers on Martha Mitchell, the outspoken wife of Nixon's Attorney General John Mitchell. Gaslit also features John Dean, a member of the White House counsel who testified against the administration.