For so many decades, the skills of filmmaking have labelled to men, but things are changing since great women directors have started filmmaking through their visions, making characterization more powerful.
In this article, we will talk about the top 5 trending personalities of Bollywood in the female category. All these great female directors have directed some of the finest films plus enjoyed box office success.
Here’s the list:
1. Farah Khan
If there is any female director in Bollywood who has given the biggest box office hits, it’s Farah Khan. Famous for making popular cinema, Farah Khan tops the list with 2.8 million followers on Instagram.
2. Zoya Akhtar
Belongs to a family full of talent, Zoya Akhtar has the skill of writing along with directing great cinema. Akhtar is renowned for directing movies like Gully Boy, and Dil Dhadakne Do. With 712k followers on Insta, she is second on the list.
3. Meghna Gulzar
Daughter of legendary writer Gulzar, Meghna has certainly made cinema to make her father proud of her. She has directed some of the finest films like Raazi, Chhapaak and Talwar. She enjoys 150k followers on Instagram.
4. Nandita Das
Nandita Das is an ace actor as well as a director. Her directorial films like Manto and Firaaq are her masterpieces. With 103k followers on Insta, she settles on the fourth spot.
5. Mira Nair
Though Mira Nair is not having many followers on Insta, she still rules in our hearts by giving us some of the finest cinematic experiences. Her films like Salaam Bombay! and Monsoon Wedding are quite popular, and she’s also directed a recent series A Suitable Boy. She has 50.5k followers on Insta.