In the world of Bollywood detectives, men predominate, yet occasionally there are a few women who steal the show. These meatier parts are being played by a number of prominent women just as successfully as they would be by men, proving that both men and women have the strength and fortitude to take on roles that are this demanding. Neeyat, an upcoming film, sees Vidya Balan take on the role of detective Mira Rao. In this classic whodunnit, detective Mira Rao must investigate the underlying motives and mysteries after Ashish Kapoor is found dead at his own party. As we await the release of this murder mystery, here are a few films that feature female cops and detective:
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Vidya Balan in Bobby Jasoos
A rich man asks Bobby, a private detective, to find two girls and a boy in return for a huge sum. Although she accomplishes the assigned tasks, she struggles to understand the motive behind them.
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Anushka Sharma in NH10
On their way to a weekend retreat, a married couple find their dream vacation turns into a nightmare when they cross paths with a dangerous gang.
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Shefali Shah in Delhi Crime
Based on a Delhi gang rape case, this crime drama follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated the crime.
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Raveena Tandon in Aranyak
Political ploys, personal agendas and a beastly myth all surface as two mismatched hill station cops navigate a web of suspects after a puzzling murder.
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Sanya Malhotra in HIT The First Case
A brilliant but troubled police inspector sets out to solve a confounding case, all while fighting to gain clarity into his troubled past.
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Rani Mukerji Mardaani
A police officers search for a missing teenage girl leads her to the depraved world of child trafficking. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between the officer and a mafia kingpin.