Who are some great female characters from the Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata, apart from Sita & Draupadi?

Kumudvati

Kumudvati was a Naga Princess of Sarayu river and she was sister of Naga King Kumud. She married Kusha, son of Shri Ram and became his Chief Queen. Their marriage was a peace treaty because she had mistakenly taken Kusha's Golden arm-bracelet when he was sporting in the river with his wives. He thought Nagas took it and decided to annihilate them but Kumud returned it and offered her hand in marriage and Kusha accepted it. During their marriage, celestial flowers rained which meant Devas blessed the union. Kumudvati was a very docile girl and an exceptionally beautiful princess. In Ananda Ramayana she is credited to have saved the imperial lineage of Raghu because his first wife Champika didn't have any sons but daughters.

Kusha and Kumudvati’s son Atithi became the next King after Kusha died in a battle after slaining demon Durjaya. Kumudvati followed her husband in death and they reunited in the heaven forever. They are eternal consorts in heaven.

Devika

Devika was the Princess of Shibi Kingdom and she was daughter of King Govasana. She chose Yuddhisthir in her Swayamvara and became his second wife and the Empress was Draupadi. Yuddhisthir and Devika had a son named Yaudheya. Nothing much is known about Devika as Draupadi was the Empress.

Champika

Champika , the daughter of Maharaja Bhurikirti (King of the lands east of Ayodhya) and she chose Kusha , son of Shri Ram in her Swayamvara and became his first wife. She gave nine beautiful daughters to Kusha but Rishi Agastya made prophecy to Shri Ram that she won't be having sons and when Shri Ram had left for Vaikuntha, Kusha would get a second wife named Kumudvati and have sons with her. She is mentioned only in Ananda Ramayana. Her love for Kusha and her sacrifices for royal lineage are praised. It's said that Kusha and Champika lived happily ever after, after his marriage with Kumudvati hinting that she didn't lose the respect in royal house.

Sulochana

Sulochana was a Naga Princess (in folklores she was daughter of SheshNaga) and her mention is in Ananda Ramayana. When she saw the cut hand of her husband it wrote to get his head back from Shri Ram. She took permission from Ravana and Mandodari and went to meet Shri Ram. Seeing her Vanara Sena became curious and Shri Ram knowing why she was there offered her to revive Meghnad as she intended to follow her husband in death. But she refused the offer, took her husband's head and then followed him in death, then Meghnad and Sulochana left for Vaikuntha. Sulochana is known in Ananda Ramayana and other folklores as a chaste and loyal wife.

What are some good Bollywood movies with strong female lead characters?

 Let me give you all a few :

1. Vidhya in the movie Kahaani - A strong and well laid character who is in search of the culprit behind her husband’s death. The highlights are how she solves each step and how tactically she deceives people around her. One of the brilliant performances done by Vidhya Balan.

2. Sashi in the movie English Vinglish. She just keeps us mesmerized by her performance. The way she gains her own respect and pride is simply amazing.

3. Rani in the movie Queen. So what if a guy ditches you? Cheer up woman, the world is still unexplored. You have it all - strength, courage and spirits. Set out to find your new world. Kangana playing this role was like an icing on the cake.

4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the movie Raavan. Strong enough to endure all pain and bold enough to fight back.

5. Indian Women’s Hockey Team in the movie Chak de! India

Women with great talent and vigour who are fighting against all odds to achieve something in life.

6. Mastani in the movie Bhajirao Mastani. A strong and bold character.

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Who was the first female superstar of Bollywood? What was her name and what were her popular movies during her time?

 Hema Malini

Not only the first, she is perhaps the most successful actress of Bollywood of all times. Her record has not been bettered or even equalled by any other actress in Bollywood. She may not be the best of the actress of the industry but her stardom was unparalled.

Just look at the magazines and what they say about her- Superstar, one woman industry, heroes coaxing Hema to co star with him for their comebacks, films were sold on announcement due to her presence, she was favourites of both distinguished filmmakers and distributors. Her star power was unaoralleled in 1970s and much of 1980s

5 HGOTY- Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Seeta aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975), Dus Numbri (1976) and Kranti (1981)

Blockbusters- Johnny Mera Naam, Sholay, Pratigya, Sanyasi, Kranti, Meri Aawaz Suno, Naseeb, Andha Kanoon

Superhit- Raja Jani, Sharafat, Andaz, Jugnu, Dost, Amir Garib, Trishul, Veer Zaara, Baghban, Farz aur Kanoon, Chacha Bhatija

Hit- Naya Zamana, Tum Haseena Main Jawan, Khushboo, Dulhan, Dus Numbri, Baghavat, Samrat, Dard, Justice Chaudhary, Ramkali, Paraya Dhan, Dharmatma, Haath ki Safai, Aap Beati, Satte pe Satta, Azaad, Alibaba aur Chaalis Chor, Charas, Waris, Prem Nagar, Bhai ho to Aisa

Semi Hit/Above Average -Nastik, Aandhi Toofan, Sitapur ki Geeta, Qaidi, Dream Girl, Khel Khilari ka, Kasauti, Patthar aur Payal, Do Thug

She has more hits than Sridevi and Madhuri combined. She remained the top actress and highest paid actress from 1974–83. Between 1974–75 she worked in 15 films out of which 13 were hits. Similarly she had 8 hits and 3 average grossers between 1981–82. She is the only actress of 70’s and 80’s to have two 10 crores nett Grosser (Sholay and Kranti).

Even before Sridevi and Jayaprada we had Hema Malini from South conquering the Bollywood.

Who are the successful female movie directors in India?

 

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Vijaya Nirmala in Telugu

She directed more than 20 successful commercial movies (Telugu) besides acting in scores of others as a heroine. See the link :

Vijaya Nirmala - Wikipedia

B.V.Nandini Reddy

Another notable woman director in Telugu is B.V. Nandini Reddy who bagged several awards like the Nandi Award, SIIMA Award etc. for her directorial prowess. See the link :

B. V. Nandini Reddy - Wikipedia

N. Savithri

The most illustrious and unforgettable Telugu actress of the past generations, late Smt N. Savithri Ganesan (1936 - 1981) gaaru was not only a film director but also an enterprising producer too. She personally produced and directed such salutary entertainers like Chinnari Paapalu, Chiranjeevi, Maathru Devatha,Vintha Samsaram etc. See the link :

Savitri (actress) - Wikipedia

Revathi

Revathi (original name : Asha) is another woman film maker from the South who contributed significantly to the Indian cinema. To her credit, she directed films in English, Malayalam and Hindi. See the link :

Revathi - Wikipedia

Who is the best female actor in Bollywood today?

 Let's give top 15 ranking (as per my knowledge and research)

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15. Yami Gautam

A Thursday, Vicky Donor, URI, Dasvi, Bala, Kaabil

14. Bhumi Pednekar

Bala, Toilet, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Sonchiriya, Raksha Bandhan (upcoming)

13. Shefali Shah

Human, Delhi Crime, Dil Dhadakne Do, Jalsa, Monsoon Wedding, Darlings

12. Alia Bhatt

Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway, Raazi, Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, Darlings

11. Aishwarya Rai

Devdas, Jodha Akbar, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Sarabjit, Khaakee, PS-1 (upcoming)

10.Taapsee Pannu

Pink, Thappad, Haseen Dilruba, Badla, Baby, Shabash Mithu

9. Kalki Koechlin

Margarita with straw, Sacred Games, Dev.D, Paava Kadhaigal, A Death in the Gunj

8. Shweta Tripathi

Masaan, Mirzapur, Lakhon mein ek, Made in Heaven, Gone Game

7. Konkana sen sharma

Wake Up Sid, Mumbai diaries 26/11, Lipstick under my burkha, Guilty, Life in a metro, Titli

6. Rani Mukerji

Black, KKHH, Mardani franchise, Hichki, Hum Tum, Veer-zara, No One Killed Jessica

5. Priyanka Chopra

Barfi, Bajirao Mastani, Mary Kom, Don 2, Aitraaz, 7 Khoon Maaf

4. Kangana Ranaut

Tanu Weds Manu, Queen, Panga, Manikarnika

3. Deepika Padukone

Padmavat, Tamasha, Piku, Bajirao Mastani, YJHD, Pathaan and Fighter (upcoming)

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It’s a TIE

1.Vidya Balan

Kaahani, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Tumhari Sulu, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, No One Killed Jessica, The Dirty Picture

1.Tabu

Haider, Andhadhun, Drishyam, The namesake, Maqbool, Chandni bar, Maachis

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It's difficult for me to choose between Tabu and Vdiya Balan almost both can do any type of roles, be it a villain, gangster, serious drama roles, love interest. But still if someone questioned me at gun point I would say TABU.

Honorable mentions-

Nimrat Kaur
Tillotama Shome
Sobhita Dhulipala
Rasika Dugal|
Divya Dutta
Richa Chadha
Radhika Apte
Kirti Kulhari

Which Bollywood female actor has the most glittering eye?

 I wouldn't definitely say bollywood actress :

We all have AISHWARYA RAI who is predominantly known for her eyes , KAREENA KAPOOR , DEEPIKA PADUKONE's eyes are extremely expressive . Few other actresses apart from bollywood could be ,

Anupama Parameshwaran , she has beautifully defined eyes :

And SAMANTHA AKKINENI ,

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What are some mind blowing facts about female psychology?

 

1. Women blink 19 times per minute compared to 11 times of men.
2. Only 2% of women describes themselves as beautiful.
1. Even super good looking girls say “I know I am not looking good.”
3. Women have more taste buds then men.
4. Women spend 4 years of their lives menstruating (total)
5. Women's heart beat faster then men's heart.
6. Women cry on average 30 to 64 times a year while men cry 6 and 17 times.
1. Hindi movies and serials are more responsible for this.
7. Women spend 1 year of their life deciding what to wear.
8. Women speak 22000 words a day on average Vs 13000 more of average men. That's 9000 words of average women more than average men.

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Understanding Female Psychology

 

Understanding women can be tough for many guys, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 10 easy facts about female psychology that can help you connect better with the women in your life.

1. Worry About Other Girls: When a woman loves you, she may worry about other girls in your life. If she checks your phone or social media, it means she cares about you.
2. Missing You: If a woman says she misses you, even jokingly, take it seriously. It shows she thinks about you a lot and wants you to feel the same way.
3. Hidden Feelings: Women often don’t say what they really feel. They might say they are fine when they are not. Pay attention to their body language and expressions to understand their true feelings.
4. Inner Child: Women enjoy being with their partners. When they feel safe and loved, their playful side comes out, even if they are feeling down.
5. Attention to Details: Women notice small things, like your haircut or outfit. If they ask how they look, it’s important to compliment them. This makes them feel appreciated.
6. Love for Attention: Women love when their partners give them attention. If you show you care, they will like you even more.
7. Confidence Matters: Women are attracted to confident men. They feel safe with someone who can protect them and handle tough situations.
8. Fighting Shows Care: If a woman argues with you, it often means she cares. A relationship without any fights might mean there are issues that need to be addressed.
9. Voice Changes: When a woman talks to someone she loves, her voice may sound different—higher or softer. This is a natural reaction when she feels connected.
10. Deep Love: Women may take time to fall in love, but when they do, they want to spend quality time with their partner. They appreciate honesty and loyalty.

By understanding these simple facts, you can improve your relationship with women. If you want to know more about female psychology, keep learning and observing.