Boss Women Stories: 5 Must-Watch Titles That Pack A Punch

This Women’s Day, swap the clichés for some real stories of ambition, rebellion, and resilience that keep you hooked. These films and shows put women at the centre of the action, delivering powerhouse performances

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This Women’s Day, swap the clichés for some real stories of ambition, rebellion, and resilience that keep you hooked. From crime to business empires and record-breaking feats, these films and shows put women at the centre of the action, delivering powerhouse performances that deserve to be experienced in the best way possible.

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With stunning detail in Dolby Vision and immersive sound in Dolby Atmos, these titles don’t just tell inspiring stories—they make you feel like you’re living them. So, grab your popcorn and dive into these must-watch films and shows that celebrate women in all their glory.

Boss Women Stories: 5 Must-Watch Titles That Pack A Punch

  1. Dabba Cartel (Netflix) – Mumbai’s Fiercest Girl Gang

Five ordinary women run a lunchbox service by day and a secret cartel by night. It’s got friendship, hustle, and high-stakes drama—all packed into a gripping series. 

 2. Self-Made (Netflix) – The Woman Who Built an Empire

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Madam C.J. Walker didn’t just dream big—she became America’s first self-made female millionaire. Octavia Spencer shines in this inspiring drama about breaking barriers. 

3. Becoming (Netflix) – The Michelle Obama Experience

Go behind the scenes of Michelle Obama’s journey in this deeply personal documentary. Whether she’s delivering an empowering speech or sharing intimate moments from her past, each scene to life with breathtaking clarity

4. Wonder Women (Sony Liv) – Sisterhood, Strength & Survival

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Anjali Menon's Wonder Women is about the journey of six pregnant women from different walks of life who meet at a pre-natal centre in Kozhikode, Kerala. It is a refreshing take on a woman’s pregnancy, with each woman carrying a backstory, and about how their feelings about pregnancy range from joy and hope, to anxiety and ambivalence even — but at its core Wonder Women tells the universal story of a sisterhood born on the journey to motherhood.

5. Young Woman and the Sea (JioStar) – One Woman’s Race Against the Tide

The unbelievable true story of the first woman to swim across the English Channel is as thrilling as any sports biopic. The vast ocean, the struggle, the triumph—it all comes alive, making every wave and moment of exhaustion feel real, while the sounds of the sea make you feel the weight of every stroke.

From boardrooms to the open ocean, from history books to the crime world—these women-owned narratives demand your attention. This Women’s Day, stream their stories, live their journeys.

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