Working Girls is a vibrant, thought-provoking journey into the often-unseen world of women’s labour across India. From the bustling streets of Kolkata, Pune and Mumbai to the sloping streets of Shillong, the temple town of Madurai, and the fields of Latur, and through the lives of domestic workers, dancers, mothers, farmers, ASHA workers, surrogates, sex workers, union leaders, and grassroots organisers, the film explores the many faces of work that remain invisible yet essential. 

Blending sharp wit, rich music, and a deep engagement with the legal and historical forces shaping women’s lives, Working Girls redefines what we think of as “work” and challenges our assumptions about labour, gender, and power. 

Created in collaboration with the Laws of Social Reproduction project, this bold new documentary from the feminist filmmaker Paromita Vohra, offers both urgency and joy in its portrayal of resistance, resilience, and everyday survival. 

Currently, the film can only be viewed through screenings in person. If you are interested in hosting a screening in your city or university, please get in touch with prabha.kotiswaran@kcl.ac.uk. The film will be made more widely available in due course.