Cinema has become an essential and indispensable part of almost everybody’s life in today’s world. Cinema, also known as films and movies, is a potent medium that has enormous power to influence people's thoughts, beliefs, and behaviour. Along with influencing many other aspects of life, cinema in India has immensely contributed in shaping society’s perception with respect to women. This change has occurred mainly due to a general awakening about the rights of women and their empowerment and there is no denying the fact that cinema has played a major role in its own respective way in creating this awakening. Overall, the scenario has drastically changed for good and one can come across lots of stories of successful women, both in reel as well as in real life. The present paradigm shift in the portrayal of women characters in Indian cinema, paper examines a and how this shift reflects the evolving social and cultural norms of gender roles in society. The study employs a qualitative approach, analyzing the themes, characters, and dialogues in two recent Hindi movies to assess the depiction of women's agency and empowerment in the Indian patriarchal structure. The findings indicate that both movies depict women as strong, independent, and capable of achieving their dreams, challenging traditional gender roles and societal expectations. The study also highlights the impact of such movies on the audience and their perception of gender roles and women empowerment. The research concludes that the portrayal of new images of capable and powerful women in cinema can play a crucial role in promoting gender equality and empowerment, shaping societal attitudes and beliefs. The paper suggests further research on the impact of such movies on society and the need for more inclusive and diverse representation of women in Indian cinema.

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