feminism in this film

As others have pointed out there is a strong message of feminism in this film, which is great. I also consider myself a feminist as I believe women should have equal rights and opportunities as men. I am not from India or Pakistan, but my understanding is that both countries still have some old-fashioned gender roles and discrimination. So I applaud the directors for addressing this issue, talking about education and careers for girls (in the characters of Zaara and Saamiya Siddiqui).

That said, I did take issue with 1 line in the film where I thought the feminism goes too far. In the early part of the film Zaara tells her mother -- your life has no meaning and you have accomplished nothing, because all you are is a wife and a mother. I think this is a wrong and harmful message to give to girls. I can say from experience -- I have a college education, a career and I am a wife and a mother. What has by far given me the most meaning in my life is my family. This line must have been written by a man or a single woman because no wife & mother would ever say these things.

IMHO one of the good things about India and Pakistan is how they still value family. I hope that the feminists in these 2 countries will not go overboard & convince girls that family does not matter. Anyone can study the breakdown of the family in the West and all of the social ills that have happened as a result..