International Women's Day 2021: Web series to help you celebrate strength, power and courage of every woman

Women have broken several barriers by becoming a fighter pilot themselves. A two-part series on Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh who broke the glass ceiling, defied all odds and became the first three female fighter pilots. Streaming on discovery+, 'Women Fighter Pilots' is a story on the journey of how these brave fighter pilots, who face infinite challenges with tremendous courage, are at this point today.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Tasa Media, the exhilarating drama series is centred on Sakthi Pandian, essayed by Shruthi Hariharan, a young and honest female police inspector who is assigned to an all-women police station and is determined to solve the murder of an influential politician's close aide. The film authentically describes the life of a working woman, especially one who is in a challenging job like that of a Police Inspector and the problems she faces while balancing her two lives.

Serena Williams, a legend that takes on pregnancy and motherhood while still being the most dominant player on the tennis court. Being Serena on discovery+ gives us unprecedented access to Williams during her pregnancy, new motherhood, and marriage. The show not only concentrates on her challenging yet remarkable career but also dives into her everyday life and her role as a businesswoman in tech, fashion, wellness and philanthropy while embracing pregnancy and yet being the most prevailing player on the court.

The sassy girl gang: Siddhi (Manvi Gagroo), Umang (Bani J), Damini (Sayani Gupta) and Anjana (Kirti Kulhari) have won over our hearts with their classy fashion sense, true and understanding friendship, crazy bonding and lots of drama. "Four More Shots Please!" is a story of four unapologetically flawed women from different walks of life dealing with romance, work-life conflicts, ambitions, and anxieties in modern-day India. ​

Stereotyped gender roles are deeply rooted in peoples' mindset in our society. Kaatelal & Sons aim to spearhead a change by making people believe that 'Sapno ka Koi Gender Nahi Hota'. This Sony SAB show is a fascinating tale of two sisters who challenge societal norms and face hardships head-on. Inspired by a real story, the show takes the audience through the bustling streets of Rohtak to narrate a heartening tale about ‘un-gendering’ your dreams.

Sumukhi Suresh is nothing less than a wonder woman. She is not just an actor but also a comedian, a writer, and a director.  Gone are the days when stand-up comedy shows were dominated by men. Today, Sumukhi has carved a niche for herself and has emerged as one of the successful female stand-up comedians. In 2020, she made an exciting comeback with her sitcom Pushpavalli Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video which bagged her "Best Actress in a Comedy Series (Critics)" at the 2020 Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards.

As the name itself suggests, a lot of topics are preferred to be brought up behind shut doors in the form of whispers, or even swept under the rug. Criminal Justice- Behind Closed Doors takes on such topics, and brings them forth to the world, in an attempt to make it less of a taboo. Kirti Kulhari's character Anu Chandra is a character who is both emotionally and physically abused by her high-profile lawyer husband Bikram Chandra, stabs her husband, leading to his death. Her character communicates the emotions and pain that a woman goes through while suffering from marital abuse. She belongs to a wealthy family and still faces the brutal suffering of marital abuse which eventually silences her emotions. She breaks her silence, comes out strong and sheds light on what exactly happened behind closed doors in her married life. Streaming on Disney+Hotstar VIP, Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is a must watch this Women’s Day!

Directed by the critically acclaimed Asim Abbasi, Zindagi original show Churails on ZEE5, is a first-of-its-kind show that challenges the patriarchal norms of society. Set in Karachi, Churails is a story of four women from different walks of life who come together to open a covert detective agency to expose cheating husbands amongst the city’s elite. These self-proclaimed Churails run their operations under the guise of a fashion store named “Halal Designs” that specialize in conservative women’s attire. As their operations expand, they come to be the saviours of abused, mistreated and harassed women, and their search for a missing girl brings them face to face with the exploitative world of talent agencies, escort services, and cosmetic companies.

Portrayed by the ever-stunning Sushmita Sen, Aarya Sareen is a powerful character who is willing to go to great lengths to protect her loved ones. Throughout the story, her transformation from being a dutiful mother who goes above and beyond and leaves no stone unturned to protect her children like a Lioness. From a homemaker she turns to an illicit drug dealer dodging the eyes of the prying law enforcement authorities is extremely remarkable. Without a bias to either side of her role, actor Sushmita Sen gives out the kind of elegance and gusto that cannot be taught. Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar VIP, with a gripping storyline and an amazing performance by the cast, this show is a must-watch for all the ladies out there.