8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

1. Vijaya Nirmala - She entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the only woman director to have wielded the megaphone for 44 films.

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

2. Zoya Akhtar - Successful director of films like Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy, etc.,

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

3. Shonali Bose - Margarita with a Straw is a heartwarming film about lesbians. Though Shonali Bose made limited movies so far, they are revolutionary.

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

4. Deepa Mehta - Director of some beautiful films like Fire, Earth, Water, Midnight's Children

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

5. Sudha Kongara - The National award-winning director with Soorarai Pottru. She made a mark with Irudhi Suttru as well.

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

6. Nandini Reddy - Again another female South Indian director with feel-good films like Ala Modalaindi, Kalyana Vaibhogame, etc.,

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

7. Gauri Shinde - Can anyone forget the super successful English Vinglish

8 female directors who made a mark in the Indian Cinema

8. Anjali Menon - Screenwriter for Ustaad Hotel and directed the evergreen Bangalore Days

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