Abstract:
‘Neerja, Mary Kom and Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl’ are Indian movies which
are based on the real-life stories of three women who conquered the world against
all odds and brought glory to India. This research is related to the ideals of these
three films given to society. Further, research has analyzed and described the
ideals given by the film characters, songs and the entire film in relation to the
examples. Primary evidence for the research comprises the ideals of these three
films. The research incorporated secondary data sources, including these three
women-oriented Hindi films as well as, interviews of randomly selected six
students from two universities and two subject expertise, three books written
about films, the internet and electronic media (YouTube). These three films
conveyed significant ideals to society, for instance, “Neerja” showcases a
powerful illustration of courage, selflessness, sacrifice and leadership as the
protagonist saves passengers during a hijacking. The film highlights resilience,
individual bravery, compassion, friendships, family bonds and her parents impart
lessons on fostering these attributes in the next generation. Likewise, “Mary
Kom” narrates a boxer's journey, highlighting the power of inspiration,
determination, familial support, mentorship, empowering songs and devoted
friends influencing both individual paths and social norms. Furthermore, “Gunjan
Saxena-The Kargil Girl” portrays the pioneering story of the first Indian woman
Air Force pilot in combat, emphasizing women's resilience, dedication, gender
equality, familial support and patriotism throughout the narrative with her parents,
brother, colleagues and inspirational songs. What makes these three films unique
is their dedication to authenticity, powerful performances, the ability to capture
the essence of these women's remarkable journeys, offering audiences not just
entertainment but also, showcasing determination, hard work and the need to
challenge social norms to achieve personal and social progress.
