7 Highest Grossing Bollywood Women-Centric Films Of All Time

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• Updated:July 25, 2017 06:30 IST

• Authors: Manik Saggar (Editorial Team)
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In Bollywood, talk about feminism and female-centric films has been on the forefront recent years. And it's only good that such an important facet is further gaining momentum as witnessed by a plethora of upcoming female-centric films. And, in case, you have a nagging feeling that such progressive steps are only being taken because of some societal pressure or to maintain goodwill, you are wrong. 

These so-called 'women-centric' films are not some publicity stunt but there are now a mainstay in the business plans for many studios. By pushing such content, the studios have both tapped in the potential market for them and at the same time created an audience by introducing a new genre of movies. 

On that note, here are the highest grossing female-centric movies:

#7 Kahaani -- Rs 51.55 crore

#6 Mary Kom -- Rs 56.5 crore

#5 Queen -- Rs 61.00 crore

#4 Dear Zindagi -- Rs 68.16 crore

#3 Neerja -- Rs 75.61 crore

#2 The Dirty Picture -- Rs 80.00 crore

#1 Tanu Weds Manu Returns -- Rs 150.8 crore

Other notable female-centric highest grossing films: NH10, English Vinglish, Mardaani, Fashion