Female Cops Redefine Power: From Bhumi Pednekar's 'Daldal' to Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani'

• Indian films and streaming shows are increasingly portraying female cops with depth, interior lives, and complex moral choices, moving beyond token characters.
• Sonakshi Sinha's Anjali Bhaati in 'Dahaad' is lauded for her realistic, understated portrayal of a small-town sub-inspector battling societal challenges.
• Shefali Shah's DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in 'Delhi Crime' sets a high standard, leading investigations with quiet command, experience, and unwavering focus.
• Rani Mukerji's Shivani Shivaji Roy in 'Mardaani' is iconic for her fierce conviction, relentless pursuit of justice, and refusal to compromise.
• Tabu's IG Meera Deshmukh in 'Drishyam' showcases a formidable, methodical cop driven by both sharp intellect and personal grief, while Bhumi Pednekar's Rita Ferreira in 'Daldal' navigates systemic pressures and self-doubt during a serial killer investigation.