3. Bombay:  Even in the late 90s if women married a man from another religion, they were supposed to leave theirs for his. But, Banu from the movie ‘Bombay’ was a fighter. she loved her husband, his family but never gave up on her faith, her family, her love and her fight for togetherness. Yes, she leaves her family to marry a Hindu Brahmin but no she does not give up her faith.

4. Iruvar: Many may not know this, but the Miss World’s debut movie was this Tamil flick, Iruvar. She plays two characters in this movie. A wife & a mistress and she played them both to perfection. Especially, the mistress! She seduced us with her charming smile, beauty, and her dance moves. However, more than that those strong roles which are two poles apart and the twists in the movies because of the female lead Tabu and Aishwarya are outstanding.