The Top 10 ... Films by Women Directors

Eastern Eye (August 29, 2008)

Author: Ritu
Issue: 959

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Om Shanti Om: Despite its flaws, Farah Khan's entertaining film was the biggest hit of last year. Apart from introducing us to Shah Rukh Khan's six-pack and newcomer Deepika Padukone, the reincarnation film had great music and a number of star cameos.

Bend It Like Beckham: Isn't it great that a British-Indian woman from London directed one of the greatest football films ever made? Gurinder's Chadha's smash hit film turned its lead actors Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightly (pictured) into huge international stars. A special mention also goes to her film Bhaji On The Beach.

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The Top 10 ... Films by Women Directors

Om Shanti Om: Despite its flaws, Farah Khan's entertaining film was the biggest hit of last year. Apart from introducin...

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