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6 Unique Women Written By Zoya Akhtar

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Oct 13, 2025

Laila - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Katrina Kaif as Laila was a breath of fresh air in the sea of actresses playing damsels in distress. She is free, full of life, and knows her worth.

Natasha - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

She is strong, she is opinionated, she is resilient, and she is fierce. Kalki was arguably the most misunderstood woman written by Zoya Akhtar.

Safeena - Gully Boy

"Tu shukar kar main sar nahi fodi uska" – only Safeena can say this with utmost swag. Alia Bhatt in Gully Boy was fiercely refreshing.

Neelam Mehra - Dil Dhadakne Do

Find us a better-written character in Dil Dhadakne Do than Shefali`s; we`ll wait. Neelam Mehra`s emotions were relatable, yet her performance was unmatched.

Aisha Mehra - Dil Dhadakne Do

She is brave, she is ambitious, and she is not afraid to take the fall. Priyanka Chopra as Aisha Mehra is every girl who never let the world cut off her wings.

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