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: 

On the eve of World Children’s Day (November 20), Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Brihanmumbai  was illuminated in blue to highlight children’s rights (PICS/SHADAB KHAN, UNICEF)