India is a powerhouse of strong women. We have always had strong female figures in our country but this is definitely a golden period for women in India.
Here are some powerful quotes by some of the most successful Indian women today:
KIRAN BEDI
Former IPS officer and Social Activist
Empowered women who reach tough or unconventional positions make choices not sacrifices.
SAINA NEHWAL
Badminton Player
Do your best to achieve the goal. Do what makes you distinct than others. Snatch your rights by excelling in your pursuits. Do maximum of distinction in your field.
KANGANA RANAUT
Actress
Marriage is made out to be so important for girls; the focus has to shift at some point from marriage to the real challenges of life which are same for men and women. We have to prepare our girls just like we prepare our boys.
SHAHNAZ HUSAIN
CEO of Shahnaz Herbals Inc.
Entrepreneurship actually implies an independence of spirit. It is this independence that women in India have begun to express over the last two or three decades.
INDRA NOOYI
CEO, PepsiCo.
Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.
SHABANA AZMI
Actress and Social Activist
You cannot be detached from what you portray. I think it is inevitable that the roles you play affect you. The residue is bound to remain, even after you've played the role. MC MARY KOM Boxer People used to say that boxing is for men and not for women and I thought I will show them some day. I promised myself and I proved myself.