Before Tejas, Let’s Look At Five Female Actors In Uniform On Screen

Kangana Ranaut and her upcoming film Tejas have been grabbing substantial attention in recent headlines. Directed by Sarvesh Mewara, Tejas is an action-packed thriller that introduces Ranaut in the role of an Indian Air Force fighter pilot. The audience has widely praised her appearance in uniform, from the first-look poster to the trailer, making it a prominent subject of discussion.

With Tejas hitting theatres tomorrow, social media is buzzing with fans expressing their excitement about the film. For those unfamiliar with it, Tejas revolves around pilot Tejas Gill embarking on a mission to rescue hostages from terrorists. As we approach the movie's release, let's take a look at five other remarkable women in uniform on screen.

Diana Penty

Diana Penty donned an army captain's uniform to portray the real-life character of Captain Ambalika Bandyopadhyay in the film Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. The movie revolves around India's nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. Penty's performance received praise for her portrayal of a remarkably strong female character in a predominantly male-centred film.

Janhvi Kapoor

For her role in the biopic depicting the life of Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena, one of the first female Indian pilots to participate in combat during the 1999 Kargil War, Janhvi Kapoor wore the Indian Air Force (IAF) officer's uniform. Kapoor made dedicated efforts to convincingly embody the character of the Shaurya Chakra awardee and fully immerse herself in the role.

Nimrat Kaur

In the series The Test Case, Nimrat Kaur took on the role of Army Captain Shikha Sharma, who was the first woman to undergo a rigorous training course, essentially serving as a trailblazer for the inclusion of women in combat-oriented positions within the Indian army. The series drew inspiration from the 1997 American film G.I. Jane for its foundational storyline.

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Jennifer Winget

In the web series Code M, Jennifer Winget portrays the role of Army Major Monica Mehra, a resolute character. While the first season of the show revolves around Major Monica Mehra, an Indian Army lawyer, investigating cases related to the killings of Indian Army officers, the second season delves deeper into her character, offering a more comprehensive exploration of her persona.

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Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji in the Mardaani series delivered an exceptional performance as a fearless police officer; moreover, Tabu's role in Drishyam and Priyanka Chopra in Gangajal also showcased one of the great portrayals of a female police officer.

Shefali Shah in Delhi Crime, Raveena Tandon in Aranyak, Gauahar Khan in Shiksha Mandal, and Sonakshi Sinha in Dahaad also took on the roles of stern and determined police officers.

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