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Here are 10 must-watch upcoming films with strong female leads

The movies are all different kinds of genres in both fiction and non-fiction and have strong women-centric roles that look to be a complete delight. 
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati is a fictionalized account of the life of Rani Padmini, a legendary queen mentioned in the epic poem Padmavat. The film featuring Deepika Padukone in the title role as Rani Padmini, alongside Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati is a fictionalized account of the life of Rani Padmini, a legendary queen mentioned in the epic poem Padmavat. The film featuring Deepika Padukone in the title role as Rani Padmini, alongside Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor
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Apoorva Lakhia's biographical crime film, Haseena Parkar is based on the real life story of Dawood Ibrahim’s sister, who took charge of his Mumbai business. The film, in which Shraddha Kapoor plays the protagonist, is currently scheduled to be released on 18th August 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Apoorva Lakhia's biographical crime film, Haseena Parkar is based on the real life story of Dawood Ibrahim’s sister, who took charge of his Mumbai business. The film, in which Shraddha Kapoor plays the protagonist, is currently scheduled to be released on 18th August 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Simran, directed by Hansal Mehta features Queen star Kangana Ranaut in the lead role with Sohum Shah. The film based on a true crime story of an NRI nurse who robbed banks to pay off her gambling debts, will be released on 15 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Simran, directed by Hansal Mehta features Queen star Kangana Ranaut in the lead role with Sohum Shah. The film based on a true crime story of an NRI nurse who robbed banks to pay off her gambling debts, will be released on 15 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Udhaharanam Sujatha, directed by Phantom Praveen casts Manju Warrier as a widow who does several odd jobs to raise her 15-year-old daughter. Official confirmations pertaining the release date of the film is not yet announced. Manju is known for her outstanding performance in the strong female roles of Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu and Kanmadam.
Udhaharanam Sujatha, directed by Phantom Praveen casts Manju Warrier as a widow who does several odd jobs to raise her 15-year-old daughter. Official confirmations pertaining the release date of the film is not yet announced. Manju is known for her outstanding performance in the strong female roles of Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu and Kanmadam.
Euphoria is an upcoming Swedish-British-German drama film written and directed by Lisa Langseth in her English-language debut. The film revolves around the journey of two sisters who were separated for over a long period. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Euphoria is an upcoming Swedish-British-German drama film written and directed by Lisa Langseth in her English-language debut. The film revolves around the journey of two sisters who were separated for over a long period. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Battle of the Sexes is based on a true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champion Bobby Riggs. The movie starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell will be released on 22 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Battle of the Sexes is based on a true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champion Bobby Riggs. The movie starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell will be released on 22 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Disobedience is an upcoming British-Irish-American drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. The movie, featuring Rachel Weisz, narrates the tale of a woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish home after the death of her father. The movie takes a turn when she shows an interest in an old childhood friend.
Disobedience is an upcoming British-Irish-American drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. The movie, featuring Rachel Weisz, narrates the tale of a woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish home after the death of her father. The movie takes a turn when she shows an interest in an old childhood friend.
Magalir Mattum is an upcoming Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by National award winner Bramma, as his second venture after Kuttram Kadithal. The film featuring Jyothika in the lead role, along with Saranya, Urvashi, Bhanupriya, Nassar and Livingston, will be released on 15 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Magalir Mattum is an upcoming Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by National award winner Bramma, as his second venture after Kuttram Kadithal. The film featuring Jyothika in the lead role, along with Saranya, Urvashi, Bhanupriya, Nassar and Livingston, will be released on 15 September 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Secret Superstar, reuniting Dangal stars, Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim is Set for release on October 19 in India and the U.S. The film revolves around the life of a child who aspires to be a singer, despite opposition from her father. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Secret Superstar, reuniting Dangal stars, Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim is Set for release on October 19 in India and the U.S. The film revolves around the life of a child who aspires to be a singer, despite opposition from her father. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Pitch Perfect 3, an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Trish Sie, will star Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld. The film is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
Pitch Perfect 3, an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Trish Sie, will star Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld. The film is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2017. (Photo | Youtube screen grab)
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