female led stories

Alia Bhatt's upcoming YRF Spy Universe film, 'Alpha,' is shifting from a spy to an assassin role, marking a departure from traditional heroes. The film reportedly explores an anti-hero origin story, drawing comparisons to Marvel's Black Widow and Charlize Theron's Atomic Blonde. This bold narrative choice aims for shock value and a fresh female action character.

Radhikka Madan revealed her fervent desire to work with director Shakun Batra led her to "beg for an audition" for 'Lust Stories 3'. She views every role as a "do-or-die situation," emphasizing her commitment to delivering exceptional performances to secure future opportunities. Madan also acknowledged senior actresses for paving the way for female-led projects. Read on to know more in detail.

Hansika Motwani, busy with commercial cinema, revealed her strategy for choosing roles, stating she needed more experience for women-centric films. She felt ready to explore stronger female narratives when the time was right. Her role in 'Bogan' was central to the story, a unique love story blending action and fantasy.

While women-led films in Hollywood continue to dominate the global box office, Alia Bhatt feels Indian cinema still largely focuses on catering to male viewers. The actress, who is currently attending the Cannes Film Festival, recently spoke about the need for more gender-neutral storytelling in Indian films. According to her, cinema should focus on stories rather than whether the lead actor is male or female.

As women voters across Western democracies increasingly align themselves with progressive and left-wing politics, India is witnessing a strikingly different trend — one that is helping strengthen the BJP’s rise across regions, classes and generations

Alia Bhatt's Cannes remarks on gender-neutral filmmaking sparked debate. While advocating for stories that appeal to all, she faced accusations of hypocrisy due to her support for husband Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal'. Netizens questioned her stance, citing the film's controversial themes. Supporters, however, defended her call for better female representation in Indian cinema.

Equinox Virtual has unveiled 'Mohini,' a groundbreaking AI musical micro-drama series, in partnership with Google Cloud. Premiering May 15, 2026, on Instagram and YouTube, the series explores identity and reinvention through emotionally charged, visually dynamic episodes. Leveraging Google's advanced AI, including Gemini, Equinox aims to redefine digital storytelling, with human artists guiding every creative step.

Actress-producer Kriti Sanon has spoken out about gender parity in Bollywood, admitting "there's been some struggle around money." She highlighted how female leads often bear the brunt of budget cuts while male actors' fees remain untouched. Kriti, who hopes to create more opportunities for women, will next be seen in 'Cocktail 2'.

Exorcism, Undelivered Message, Guilt, And Absent Paperwork Were Among The Odd Signs That Led Investigators In Gujarat To These Buried Crimes Over The Past Six Months. Team TOI Reports

A young boy named Matthew Berger found important fossils in South Africa. These fossils, named Australopithecus sediba, showed a mix of ape and human features. The discovery challenged existing ideas about human evolution. It revealed that our ancestors' development was more complex than previously understood. This find continues to offer new insights into our deep past.

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Naina Lal Kidwai, Chanda Kochhar, Shikha Sharma were all leading some of the country’s largest financial institutions. Today, a striking number of global capability centres run in India by American, European and British banks and financial services firms are led by women. These centres span everything from core banking technology and risk management to advanced analytics and operations, supporting some of the world’s largest financial institutions and increasingly shaping how they function globally

Lag Jaa Gale’s shoot has been extended to October due to Lakshya’s look transformation, requiring him to grow his hair. The film stars Tiger Shroff and Janhvi Kapoor in a revenge-based action drama with a love triangle. Meanwhile, Lakshya awaits Chand Mera Dil, while Tiger and Janhvi continue with their respective projects.

Rumors circulated that Kiara Advani requested changes to intimate scenes in Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. Advani has since dismissed these claims as 'absolute nonsense' on social media. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has experienced multiple release date postponements.

Rani Mukerji expresses deep emotion over Mardaani 3's success, celebrating its 30-day Netflix trend after a strong theatrical run. She highlights the audience's embrace of powerful, female-led narratives and the franchise's enduring relevance, proving that purposeful stories with honesty and a strong moral voice resonate globally and find a home in millions of hearts.

Following the triumph of 'The Great Shamsuddin Family,' Kritika Kamra emerges as a bold proponent of storytelling that delves deep into character development. In her pursuit of creating her latest independent venture, she encounters obstacles in financing, attributed to the absence of a blockbuster male star and a first-time director. Nonetheless, her dedication to authentic cinema is unwavering.

Godrej Food Trends Report 2026 was launched at Tasting India, emphasizing food's connection to cultural and personal stories. Experts highlighted provenance and human connection as key drivers, with a focus on "Stories" as the central theme. The report forecasts trends like piquant flavors, female farmers, modern mithai, savory protein snacks, and evolved home cooking.

Nineteenth-century socialite Josephine Cochrane, frustrated by chipped dishes, invented the first practical automatic dishwasher. Rejecting scrubbing, she pioneered using water jets to clean, a revolutionary concept. Though patented in 1886, widespread adoption took decades due to infrastructure limitations, with hotels and restaurants first benefiting from her ingenious design, fundamentally changing home maintenance.

While India's workforce participation has increased, a deeper look reveals significant disparities. More people are working, but many are in self-employment or informal roles with uncertain incomes. Gender and location heavily influence access to stable, well-paying jobs, highlighting a critical imbalance in job quality and opportunity.

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.

Rashmika Mandanna's film 'Mysaa' has started a new 15-day shooting schedule in Kerala. The team is filming intense action sequences in the woods. Rashmika underwent rigorous training for her role as a tribal Gond girl. The film is an emotional action-thriller set on tribal lands. Eshwari Rao, Guru Somasundaram, and Rao Ramesh also star in the movie.

Actor Dhanush is reportedly directing a new film. Mrunal Thakur is in talks to play the lead role. The story is female-centric and set in the 1960s. This marks the first collaboration between Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur. Initial work is complete. Shooting will begin between Dhanush's current film schedules. The project is generating strong buzz.

No torn blouses, leering villains and revenge sagas. Some filmmakers are moving beyond tropes to confront the ordinariness of sexual offenders and systems that enable everyday harm

Natural Star Nani launched the Telugu trailer for the Malayalam comedy-drama 'Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros', praising its global reception. The film, bringing together social media stars, is set to release in Telugu on April 24th. Following its success, 'Vaazha 3: Biopic of a Billion Girls' has been officially announced, promising a female-led narrative.

Maria Sharapova is launching her podcast Pretty Tough on April 22 with Vox Media to highlight female ambition and challenge male dominated sports media. Drawing from her own journey, she wants honest conversations around success and pressure. With strong voices and real stories, Sharapova is creating space where women can speak freely and be heard.

Pokimane and Valkyrae are facing backlash after distancing from Sykkuno during serious allegations. Fans are comparing this to their continued friendship with Fuslie, whose past controversy with NoahJ456 has resurfaced. While some call it hypocrisy, others say the situations are different. With Sykkuno still silent, the debate around fairness and accountability continues to divide the streaming community.

After smashing box office records with over Rs 176.05 crores globally, the hit film 'Vaazha 2' is paving the way for its sequel! The upcoming 'Vaazha 3: Biopic of a Billion Girls' will spotlight a powerful female ensemble. Writers will see the return of Vipin Das, with the talented Viswan Sreejith at the helm for direction.