Today's
women
in
the
films
and
web
series
that
we
see
are
just
like
their
real-life
counterparts,
determined
and
ready
to
take
over
the
world.
They
empower,
encourage
and
inspire
millions
around
the
globe
to
be
a
better
person
and
work
towards
a
better
tommorow.
As
the
world
gears
up
for
International
Women's
Day
on
March
8,
there
could
be
nothing
better
to
do
than
to
watch
some
women-led
shows
that
inspire
everyone.
With
a
bunch
of
such
women-centric
web
series
available
on
various
platforms,
here's
five
of
the
very
best
with
the
lead
actress
packing
a
punch.
Miriam
Maisel
-
The
Marvelous
Mrs.
Maisel
(Amazon
Prime
Video)
Miriam
"Midge" Maisel
is
an
inspiration
to
many!
Set
in
the
London
of
50's
and
60's,
when
a
woman's
success
was
measured
by
her
marital
status,
she
defies
all
odds
by
choosing
to
be
a
single
mother
and
take
the
reins
of
her
career
in
her
own
hands.
It's
a
role
to
marvel
at
as
Midge
(played
by
Rachel
Brosnahan)
inspires
women
to
realize
their
self-worth
and
free
themselves
from
societal
expectations.
Having
delighted
audiences
over
three
terrific
seasons,
viewers
can
get
to
see
her
live
her
passion
and
succeed
as
a
strong
single
woman
in
Season
4
of
The
Marvelous
Mrs.
Maisel
that's
currently
streaming
on
Amazon
Prime
Video.
The
web
series,
along
with
Rachel
stars
Tony
Shalhoub,
Alex
Borstein,
Marin
Hinkle,
Michael
Zegan,
Kevin
Pollak,
Caroline
Aaron,
and
Luke
Kirby
and
is
written
and
directed
by
Amy
Sherman-Palladino
and
Daniel
Palladino.
Emily
from
Emily
in
Paris
(Netflix)
Created
by
Darren
Star,
Emily
in
Paris
is
a
story
of
a
young
American
woman,
Emily
Cooper
who
embraces
her
adventurous
new
life
while
juggling
work,
friends,
and
romance.
The
series
stars
Lily
Collins
in
the
titular
role,
along
with
Philippine
Leroy-Beaulieu,
Ashley
Park,
Lucas
Bravo
in
pivotal
roles.
Along
with
giving
us
some
fashion
tips
and
takeaways
about
trends
and
labels,
Emily
also
gives
women
a
host
of
life
lessons
as
she
inspires
them
to
never
give
up
even
in
the
worst
of
situations.
Despite
some
heavy
criticism
of
the
show
regarding
the
show's
plot,
it's
Emily's
quick
wit
&
never-give-up
attitude
that
is
winning
the
hearts
of
one
and
all.
Anamika
from
The
Fame
Game
(Netflix)
Having
dazzled
audiences
on
the
big
screen,
the
queen
of
the
late
80s
and
90s,
Madhuri
Dixit
made
her
much-anticipated
OTT
debut
on
the
web
platform
with
The
Fame
Game.
Directed
by
Sri
Rao
the
series
is
a
story
about
a
superstar
who
suddenly
vanishes
without
a
trace.
The
show
stars
Madhuri
Dixit,
Sanjay
Kapoor,
and
Manav
Kaul
in
leads.
Playing
the
part
to
perfection,
the
Dhak
Dhak
girl
has
won
hearts
of
fans
across
the
globe
with
a
remarkable
performance.
Every
scene
in
the
series
was
a
treat
to
watch
as
we
saw
the
beautiful
actress
beautifully
bring
out
the
depth
and
many
layers
to
the
character
and
express
them
with
utmost
finesse.
Umang
from
Four
More
Shots
Please!
(Amazon
Prime
Video)
The
series
explores
the
friendship
of
four
independent
women
-
Kirti
Kulhari,
Sayani
Gupta,
Maanvi
Gagroo,
and
Bani
J
and
it
deals
with
various
topics
including
being
a
single
mother,
bisexuality
and
accepting
your
own
body,
among
others.
While
Umang
(Banji
J)
accepts
her
sexuality
and
receives
support
from
her
friends,
her
partner
Samara
(Lisa
Ray)
is
deeply
closeted.
The
show
brings
out
how
her
character
rises
above
societal
norms
and
embraces
her
sexual
orientation
unabashedly.
Aarya
from
Aarya
(Hotstar)
Sushmita
Sen's
Aarya
is
the
web
show
co-created
by
Ram
Madhvani
and
Sandeep
Modi.
The
show
stars
Sushmita
Sen
in
the
titular
role
as
a
mother
looking
out
for
her
kids.
This
diva
gave
a
power-packed
performance
in
both
the
seasons
of
Arya.
The
actress
inspires
others
by
showcasing
being
courageous
and
fearless.
The
actress
owned
every
scene
in
the
series
and
dealt
with
every
emotion,
be
it
disappointment,
betrayal,
love,
anger,
and
frustration,
with
utmost
perfection.
Watching
these
5
women
being
as
strong
as
ever
is
all
the
inspiration
you
need
this
Women's
Day
to
change
and
make
a
difference
for
the
better.