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National girl child day: Best on-screen daughters who showed real girl-power

Updated On: 24 January, 2026 03:17 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed annually on January 24. The day is marked as a powerful reminder of the potential every girl holds. Bollywood has often mirrored the strength, grace and resilience of girls through iconic characters that redefine traditional norms and showcase "girl-power." Here are some of the on-screen daughters are not just symbols of resilience but are inspirations for real-world change: 

National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed annually on January 24. The day is marked as a powerful reminder of the potential every girl holds. Bollywood has often mirrored the strength, grace and resilience of girls through iconic characters that redefine traditional norms and showcase "girl-power." Here are some of the on-screen daughters are not just symbols of resilience but are inspirations for real-world change: 

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National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed annually on January 24. The day is marked as a powerful reminder of the potential every girl holds. Bollywood has often mirrored the strength, grace and resilience of girls through iconic characters that redefine traditional norms and showcase "girl-power." Here are some of the on-screen daughters are not just symbols of resilience but are inspirations for real-world change: 
<p>Alia Bhatt played a daughter who dutifully agrees to her father`s wish to serve as an undercover spy, showing extreme courage and sacrifice in Raazi.&nbsp;</p>

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Alia Bhatt played a daughter who dutifully agrees to her father`s wish to serve as an undercover spy, showing extreme courage and sacrifice in Raazi. 

<p>Deepika redefined strength as the ability to balance a demanding career while fiercely loving and independently caring for an ageing father in Piku.</p>

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Deepika redefined strength as the ability to balance a demanding career while fiercely loving and independently caring for an ageing father in Piku.

<p>Fatima Sana Shaikh showcased the grit and physical strength of a daughter striving to fulfil her father`s dream of winning gold for India in Dangal.</p>

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Fatima Sana Shaikh showcased the grit and physical strength of a daughter striving to fulfil her father`s dream of winning gold for India in Dangal.

<p>Janhvi Kapoor played a girl who breaks social prejudices to become an Air Force pilot, encouraged by her progressive father in Gunjan Saxena.</p>

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Janhvi Kapoor played a girl who breaks social prejudices to become an Air Force pilot, encouraged by her progressive father in Gunjan Saxena.

<p>Sanya Malhotra portrayed a character that breaks societal barriers and physical stereotypes to excel in wrestling.</p>

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Sanya Malhotra portrayed a character that breaks societal barriers and physical stereotypes to excel in wrestling.

<p>Yami Gautam`s&nbsp; transformation from a shy bride to a fierce legal warrior in Haq is truly noteworthy showing what a girl can do when wronged.</p>

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Yami Gautam`s  transformation from a shy bride to a fierce legal warrior in Haq is truly noteworthy showing what a girl can do when wronged.

<p>Sonam Kapoor`s role as Neerja Bhanot defines bravery through humanity and selfless sacrifice in Neerja.</p>

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Sonam Kapoor`s role as Neerja Bhanot defines bravery through humanity and selfless sacrifice in Neerja.

<p>Radhika Madan played a doting daughter whose ambition to study in London is fueled by the unwavering support of her father in Angrezi Medium.</p>

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Radhika Madan played a doting daughter whose ambition to study in London is fueled by the unwavering support of her father in Angrezi Medium.

<p>Rani Mukerji played a sacrificing daughter who takes on a challenging, high-profile career to support her family in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag/</p>

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Rani Mukerji played a sacrificing daughter who takes on a challenging, high-profile career to support her family in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag/

<p>Kareena Kapoor Khan in Yaadein portrayed a girl who sacrifices her own love to protect her father`s dignity.&nbsp;</p>

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Kareena Kapoor Khan in Yaadein portrayed a girl who sacrifices her own love to protect her father`s dignity. 

<p>Kriti Sanon`s character exemplifies girl-power by evolving from a dreamer into a woman of immense strength and agency in Mimi.</p>

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Kriti Sanon`s character exemplifies girl-power by evolving from a dreamer into a woman of immense strength and agency in Mimi.

<p>Zaira played a determined teen who pursues her singing dreams while being protected by her resilient mother in Secret Superstar.</p>

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Zaira played a determined teen who pursues her singing dreams while being protected by her resilient mother in Secret Superstar.

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