In a typical Bollywood movie, the hero or the lead actor is given more screen time and importance than the lead actress. This has remained an unsaid norm for a long time. And our societal setup and general treatment towards women are somewhere responsible for that. Time has changed and so has the position of a woman in our society and that’s why the role of Bollywood actresses in movies has also changed.
All this didn’t happen overnight. But now the roles for women in movies are given so much attention, detailing, and prominence - it is definitely the best time for Bollywood actresses. There are a few actresses in Bollywood who have been changing things for the rest. It is their choice of roles that are being accepted by the masses and thus they are creating room for more meaningful roles for women in Cinema.
On this Women’s Day week, let’s thank these modern-day actresses who have elevated the female roles in Bollywood: -
Vidya Balan
She started her Bollywood career when she was 26 and that is quite late when compared to others. So, you can say she was unconventional from the beginning. With her debut movie Parineeta (watch old Parineeta Hindi movie online on Mzaalo for free) she surprised everyone with a terrific performance. Parineeta was a story woven around the female lead played by Vidya and post that her choice of roles proved that she doesn’t need a lead actor for a Hit Bollywood movie. When another A-Lister actor is there alongside her, she manages to steal the limelight with her super-impressive act. (Watch Heyy Babyy movie featuring Vidya Balan online on Mzaalo for free)
Radhika Apte
Since the beginning, Radhika Apte chose those roles that will leave an impact even with a short screen time. She had full faith in her craft and thus grabbed the minds and hearts of the critics and the masses alike. Perhaps Radhika is the only actress on this list who has never acted in a run-of-the-mill Bollywood entertainer. Recently, she has also made her directorial debut with The Sleepwalkers starring Gulshan Devaiah and Shahana Goswami. This movie was shown in the competition segment at the Palm Springs International ShortFest 2020 under the Best Midnight Short category.
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Kangana Ranaut
This girl from Manali is one of the highest-paid actresses in India today. With every movie now she creates a record. Her flawless performances on screen have fetched her 3 National Awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress already. The shy girl who learns to live life on her terms in Queen, the fierce woman who is ready for any crazy idea in Tanu Weds Manu, or the sportswoman talking in Haryanvi accent in Tanu Weds Manu Returns (watch this Hit Bollywood romantic comedy on Mzaalo for free) or the superwoman in Krrish 3 - give her any role and she nails it.
Deepika Padukone
The girl of every guy’s dream, the inspiration for young Bollywood actresses, and the muse to many directors - Deepika Padukone started her career as a model. With time, she has proved that famous “Models can’t act'' statement wrong. She did her bit of regular Bollywood heroine kind of roles but changed her track with Homi Adajania’s Cocktail - a Bollywood romantic musical movie that you can watch on Mzaalo for free. Her collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali has made her the top actress of Bollywood. As Leela in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela, Veronica in Cocktail, the title role in Piku, Mastani in Bajirao Mastani, or Malti in Chhapak - Deepika has always chosen those roles that are woven around the strong female characters. And that’s commendable work!
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Taapsee Pannu
She has been in this field of acting since 2010. But the Bollywood viewers have known her only recently as she didn’t do any Hindi films for two years after the Hit comedy movie Chashme Baddoor. In 2015, she hardly had a 10 minutes’ role in Baby and that changed her trajectory in Bollywood completely. Since then, she is noticed in women-oriented Bollywood movies and has carved a niche for herself. As Rumi in Manmarziyaan (watch this romantic musical online on Mzaalo for free), she was brilliant and probably that was her career-best performance.
We only wish that following the path of these path-breaking actresses in Bollywood, other youngsters also take up such powerful roles. Team Mzaalo also salutes these brave Bollywood actresses for delivering wonderful movies that will continue to be an inspiration for millions.
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