A Study of the Ideals Given to Society by Three Selected Women-Oriented Films (‘Neerja, Mary Kom and Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl’)

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.