India is famous and infamous for a lot of things, and idol-worshipping stars is one of those things! While some may think it’s their way of right,
and others may mock this kind of worship, there’s no debating the fact that Bollywood wouldn’t have been where it is today if it wasn’t for our fabulous leading ladies. The ever-evolving Bollywood heroine has come of age and continues to hold her own in an industry where actors used to hog the limelight.
This charming lady was the first South Indian actress to become a national star. In effect, she paved the way for other South Indian beauties to foray into Bollywood, such as Rekha and Sridevi. Vyjayanthimala was a powerhouse of talent. Not only was she a brilliant actress but also a Bharatnatyam dancer, Carnatic singer, golfer and a parliamentarian, too! Her two-decade long career in the ‘50s and ‘60s saw hits like Nagin, Devdas, Naya Daur, Madhumati, Sangam and Ganga Jumna - all of which are still considered to be masterpieces.
Madhubala was an Indian Bollywood actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi Cinema.She was active between 1942 and 1960. Along with her contemporaries Nargis and Meena Kumari, she is regarded as one of the most influential personalities of Hindi movies.
The RK banner would never have their cinematic fantasies come true, if not for this first lady. Films like Aawaara, Mother India, Shree 420, Andaz and Chori Chori, cemented her acting abilities and the incredible chemistry between her and Raj Kapoor. Nargis Dutt has also given iconic hits with Dilip Kumar such as Mela and Jogan, but her most noteworthy performance that has been ingrained in our minds is Mehmood Khan's Mother India, which was also an Oscar-nominated film. She was an actress with grace, beauty and style beyond excellence.
Talent runs in Sharmila Tagore's blood - can we expect any less from the great great grand-daughter of Sri Rabindranath Tagore. Starting her career under the wings of Satyajit Ray, she has never looked back since then. She is also a recipient of National Film Award, which she won for Mausam (1975). However, the actress started a wave of bikini-clad actress when she first wore a two-piece bikini in her film An Evening in Paris. Truly, nothing spells glamorous than the name Sharmila Tagore does!
Beauty queen Zeenat Aman is one of the few actresses who have been credited with changing the stereotypical image of a Hindi film heroine to a much bolder avatar. In her era, when sensuality was not yet defined, she gave a shockingly bold performance in Satyam Shivam Sundaram. She portrayed more iconoclastic roles in films like Insaaf Ka Taraazu, Dharamveer, Qurbani and Hare Ram Hare Krishna. However, she will always be remembered for revolutionizing the role of an Indian actress.
She is every inch the diva - mysterious and beautiful. Even though she is in her 50’s, Rekha manages to look as evergreen and youthful as actresses look in their 20’s and 30’s. Her image of a fierce independent woman in real life is also extended in her reel life with her choices of roles in women-centric films like Khubsoorat, Umrao Jaan and Aastha. Besides doing mainstream cinema, Rekha also tried her hands in art films, which met with great success. Versatile and mystique, Rekha is an epitome of true Indian beauty.
Often compared with the beautiful Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit is regarded as the ‘dhak-dhak’ girl of Bollywood. She is a force to reckon with because of her beauty, her million-dollar smile, and her acting abilities and dance moves. Speaking of which, she has given some of the remarkable dance numbers - ‘Ek Do Teen’, ‘Humko Aajkal Hain’ and ‘Chane Ke Khet Mein’, which has a cult following even today. Additionally, she also holds the record for having the most number of Best Actress Nomination at the Filmfare.
There are very few actresses whose careers get a bigger jump after their marriage or after a small hiatus, and Kajol is one of the few. There was a time when the name Kajol guaranteed a film’s success. Together with Shahrukh Khan, they have given some of the incredible hits of the ‘90s – Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Karan Arjun, and the 2000 hit, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. But her popularity exceeded beyond these films. Her devil-may-care attitude, effervescent laugh and grounded mannerisms make her stand apart from the crowd. She also experimented with a negative role in Gupt where she rendered everybody speechless. She may not be the most beautiful actress, but is surely one of the most talented of the lot.
and others may mock this kind of worship, there’s no debating the fact that Bollywood wouldn’t have been where it is today if it wasn’t for our fabulous leading ladies. The ever-evolving Bollywood heroine has come of age and continues to hold her own in an industry where actors used to hog the limelight.
Here's 8 iconic ladies whose contribution to Indian cinema remains unparalleled-
1) Vyjayanthimala Bali
2. Madhubala
Madhubala received wide recognition for her performances in films like Mahal (1949), Amar (1954), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Barsaat Ki Raat (1960). Madhubala's performance in Mughal-e-Azam established her as an iconic actress of Hindi Cinema. Her last film, Jwala, although shot in the 1950s, was released in 1971.
3. Nargis Dutt
4. Sharmila Tagore
5. Zeenat Aman
6. Rekha
7. Madhuri Dixit
8. Kajol
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