Time and again, women have set their own trend and inspired the rest of us to live life on our own terms. They have let their individuality stand out and refused to conform to societal standards of so called 'appropriate life choices'. Let’s take a look at some women from Indian television industry who defied societal norms: Sunny Leone She defended her choice of being an adult entertainer before and after she made her debut on television and subsequently, went on to do movies. Sunny Leone worked in the porn-industry before she grabbed eyeballs with her personality in Bigg Boss. Even after facing criticism, she bagged several movies roles and TV shows and went on to stand up for her life choices, just like she did before. She is not afraid to answer questions about her past and refuses to be bullied if questioned the provoking way.

Bharti Singh

Bharti Singh redefined the face of Indian television with her incredible comic timing.

Considered as one of the funniest woman on Indian television, Bharti Singh successfully broke all the stereotypes surrounding female comedians when she bagged the second runner-up trophy in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (season 4). Her child character named 'Lalli' became famous overnight and there has been no stopping her since then. She currently hosts the show, Comedy Nights Bachao on Colors.

Urvashi Dholakia

Married at the age of 16, she became a mother of two a year later; got divorced one and a half years after her marriage and has been a single mother since then.

Best known for her iconic role as Komolika Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Urvashi Dholakia defied norms when she decided to raise her sons as a single mother after her failed marriage. She was only 17 years old then. She also starred in other TV shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Ghar Ek Mandir, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Bigg Boss, to name a few.