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# Why Women Rarely Lead War Dramas: Chitrangada Singh's Bold Take on Biology, Society, and Untapped Action Potential Imagine a fierce warrior charging into battle—not the usual rugged hero, but a woman unleashing unexpected, gruesome power. That's the thrilling cinema Chitrangada Singh envisions, even as she candidly explains why films like the 2025 blockbuster *Dhurandhar* stick to male leads.[1][2] ## The Biology and Social Reality Behind Male-Dominated War Stories Chitrangada Singh didn't mince words in her recent interview with Hindustan Times. "It's just the biology of it. Physically and biologically, a woman is not [deemed fit for the part]. I know that some people might just not like what I'm saying, but it's a fact," she stated.[1][2] She points to **social reasons** too: women aren't typically sent into the high-stakes chaos depicted in *Dhurandhar*, where Ranveer Singh's character dives headfirst into war-like intensity. This realism, she argues, shapes storytelling in action thrillers and war dramas.[1][2] Yet, Singh isn't dismissing female potential outright. She's pushing boundaries herself in *Battle of Galwan*, an upcoming film based on the 2020 India-China skirmish. Here, she plays an army wife opposite Salman Khan, channeling the "quiet strength and fear" of military families—drawing from her own upbringing as an army officer's daughter.[3][4][5] In the patriotic track *Maatrubhumi*, her character emerges as the emotional core, embodying resilience in simple sarees and minimal makeup, highlighting patriotism's homefront side.[4]

Image: Symbolizing the raw power of war stories (Unsplash free stock).

## Why Female-Led Action Could Revolutionize Bollywood Singh flips the script by celebrating women in action. She raves about films like *Lokah* and a "gruesome" South Indian action flick from early 2025, proving female leads can deliver edge-of-your-seat thrills.[1][2] "I don't know why filmmakers would not look at women doing action, because when you see that, it is something so unexpected—that kind of gruesome violence that a woman is capable of if she's driven to that point. I think that is so exciting," she adds.[1][2] With *Dhurandhar 2* gearing up and *Battle of Galwan* set for 2026, her words challenge Bollywood to back bold female characters with strong stories.[2][4][5] This debate sparks bigger questions: Is Bollywood ready to shatter stereotypes? Singh's dual roles—explaining limits while embodying strength—make her a voice worth watching. What do you think—should we see more women leading war dramas? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if it got you thinking, and let's push filmmakers to make it happen!**
Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/chitrangada-singh-reacts-to-why-films-like-dhurandhar-have-male-leads-ws-l-9877175.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chitrangda-singh-explains-why-women-rarely-lead-war-dramas-like-dhurandhar-physically-and-biologically-a-woman-is-not-deemed-fit/articleshow/127894182.cms
3.https://www.newkerala.com/news/a/chitrangda-singh-reflects-strength-fear-while-preparing-battle-767.htm
4.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/battle-galwan-chitrangada-singh-emerges-emotional-core-films-first-song-maatrubhumi/
5.https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/chitrangda-singh-teams-up-with-salman-khan-for-galwan-valley-film-74864.html
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