Abstract

The present study deals with the inclusion and rise of women in Indian cinema. This qualitative study aims to determine how Jaddan Bai and Kanan Devi occupied their prime position in a society where the position of women was so restricted that practicing art was a nightmare for them. The film is a diverse medium. Contemporary social context is highly involved with the formation of Indian cinema. Valuable information on the first decade of Indian cinema is very limited or not preserved properly so, it is very difficult to get accurate information about the cast and crew, directors, lyricists, and producers involved in this film. The history gained is mostly male-centric. There is almost no history of female film professionals. According to the majority, women did not work in any position in the film industry except junior artists, dancers, extra, and actresses. According to some of the available sources, some majestic female artists have not only performed but also directed, produced, and composed songs for the film. This paper will try to focus on the contribution and lifestyle of two such empowered women of Indian cinema who grew up among the lowest and most oppressed sections of society and proudly held their heads high and fought against the current.