We finally live in a world where the gender gap between men and women is slowly being bridged. It is no longer a rare sight to find women working as bus conductors, real estate brokers, service station attendants, pilots, detectives, among others. These strong-willed women not only capture hearts but also open doors to many others who perhaps lack the courage to follow their dreams. Here are ten such women who decided to walk the path less taken and rock unconventional jobs with panache:

Shatbhi Basu: Head of STIR, a professional bartending institute.

Think bartending is an only-dude job? Think again. This 53-year old woman, who now heads STIR, a professional bartending institute, took the plunge and established herself as one of the best bartenders in the country.

Avani Sabade: Captain of the Indian Rugby team.

A proud captain of India's very first women's Rugby team, Avani has proved that Rugby is no longer "a man's sport."