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Roles That Changed The Way Bollywood Looks At Women

Nandini SharmaMar 7, 2014, 15:42 IST

Women have always been an integral part of the Hindi film industry, ever since the first Indian actress Durgabai Kamat was cast in the role of Parvati in Mohini Bhasmasur, the second movie of the pioneer filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2014, we bring to you a list of top 7 movie roles portrayed by women in India. These fantastic females played a major part in the development of women of the Indian society and Bollywood.

Images: Indiatimes