5 Bollywood Films Featuring Supernatural Women as Heroes

Bollywood films increasingly feature supernatural women as protagonists with depth, motivations, and heroic roles, moving beyond traditional horror portrayals of ghosts and witches. This shift is highlighted ahead of Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli, releasing October 16. Notable examples include Stree (2018), where Shraddha Kapoor's spirit becomes a town protector, and Pari (2018), featuring Anushka Sharma as a tragic figure tied to mythical Ifrit. Bulbbul (2020) shows Triptii Dimri reclaiming power as a chudail who shields women from violence. Roohi (2021) offers a comedic take on possession, with Janhvi Kapoor's character accepting her supernatural side. Stree 2 (2024) further cements this trend, using the female spirit's powers to combat a larger threat.