List of Hindi film actresses

Given below is a list of all the notable actresses, who have starred in Hindi cinema, the commercial Hindi language film industry based chiefly in Maharashtra. The following are some of the most popular Indian actresses of their decades:[1][2][3][4][5][6]

1920s: Ruby Myers

1930s: Devika Rani

1940s: Nargis

1950s: Madhubala

1960s: Vyjayanthimala

1970s: Hema Malini

1980s: Sridevi

1990s: Madhuri Dixit

2000s: Aishwarya Rai

2010s: Deepika Padukone

## 1920s

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1920  | Patience Cooper | Damayanti |
1922  | Fatma Begum | Veer Abhimanyu |
Sudhabala | Bhishma Pitamah |
Sultana | Veer Abhimanyu |
1923  | Zubeida | Kohinoor |
1925  | Seeta Devi | Prem Sanyas |
Ruby Myers | Cinema Ki Rani |
1926  | Gohar Mamajiwala | Baap Kamai |

## 1930s

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1930  | Sabita Devi | Kamaner Aagun |
Mehtab | Kamaal-e-Shamsheer |
1931  | Esther Victoria Abraham | Toofani Tiruni |
Kajjanbai | Shirin Farhad |
Khursheed Bano | Eye for an eye |
Rattan Bai |  |
1932  | Firoza Begum | Bewafa Qatil |
Lalita Pawar | Kailash |
Durga Khote | Maya Machhindra |
1933  | Sardar Akhtar | Id Ka Chand |
Bibbo | Rangila Rajput |
Devika Rani | Karma |
Umasashi  |  Puran Bhagat (film) |
1935  | Fearless Nadia | Hunterwali |
Shobhna Samarth | Nigahe Nafrat |
Jaddanbai | Talashe Haq |
Leela Chitnis | Shri Satyanarayan |
Naseem Banu | Khoon Ka Khoon |
1936  | Jamuna Barua | Das |
Shanta Apte | Amar Jyoti |
1937  | Kanan Devi | Vidyapati |
Mohini | Devdas |
1938  | Sitara Devi | Watan |
1939  | Begum Khurshid Mirza | Bhakti |

## 1940s

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1940  | Sadhana Bose | Kumkum The Dancer |  |
1941  | Nalini Jaywant | Bahen | Sangram (1950), Nastik (1954), Kala Pani (1958)  |
1942  | Sulochana Latkar | Marvi |  |
Meena Shorey | Phir Milenge |  |
Veena | Garib | Pakeezah (1972)  |
Swaran Lata | Awaaz |  |
Leela Desai | Tamanna |  |
Mumtaz Shanti | Basant | Kismet (1943), Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Ghar Ki Izzat (1948)  |
1943  | Nargis | Taqdeer | Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Chori Chori (1956),
Mother India (1957), Raat Aur Din (1967)  |
Suraiya | Ishara | Anmol Ghadi (1946), 1857 (1946), Parwana
(1947), Dastan (1950)  |
1944  | Begum Para | Chand | Neel Kamal (1947)  |
Sumitra Devi | Meri Bahen | Mashaal (1950), Diwana (1952), Mamta (1952)  |
1945  | Asha Posley | Champa |  |
Munawar Sultana | Pehli Nazar | Parai Aag (1948), Babul (1950)  |
Noor Jehan | Zeenat | Anmol Ghadi (1946), Jugnu (1947), Mirza Sahibaan (1947)  |
1946  | Kamala Kotnis | Hum Ek Hain | Aage Badho (1949), Seedha Raasta (1949)  |
Rehana | Saajan (1947), Sargam (1950)  |
Meena Kumari | Bachchon Ka Khel | Baiju Bawra (1952), Parineeta (1953), Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960),
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Kaajal (1965), Pakeezah (1972)  |
1947  | Shashikala | Jugnu |  |
Madhubala | Neel Kamal | Mahal (1949), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958),
Kala Pani (1958), Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)  |
1948  | Cuckoo Moray | Anokhi Ada |  |
Nigar Sultana | Shikayat | Patanga (1949), Yahudi (1958), Mughal-E-Azam (1960)  |
Uma Anand | Neecha Nagar |  |
Kamini Kaushal | Shaheed (1948), Nadiya Ke Paar (1948),
Aarzoo (1950), Kabir Singh (2019)  |
1949  | Nimmi | Barsaat | Deedar (1951), Aan (1952), Basant Bahar (1956)  |
Shakila | Duniya |  |
Shammi | Ustad Pedro | Sangdil (1952)  |
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | Nishan |  |

## 1950s

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1950  | Nirupa Roy | Har Har Mahadev | Deewaar (1975)
Nutan | Hamari Beti | Seema (1955), Sujata (1959), Bandini (1963), Milan (1967), Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), Meri Jung (1985)
1951  | Geeta Bali | Baazi | Vachan (1955)
Kalpana Kartik |
Vyjayanthimala | Bahar | Devdas (1955), Naya Daur (1957), Sadhna (1958), Madhumati (1958), Gunga Jumna (1961), Sangam (1964),
Bina Rai | Kali Ghata | Ghunghat (1960), Taj Mahal (1963)
1952  | Nadira | Aan |
1953  | Sandhya | Teen Batti Char Raasta |
Ameeta | Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu |
1954  | Shyama | Aar Paar |
Kannamba Pasupuleti | Manohar |
Mala Sinha | Badshah | Pyasa (1957), Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Himalay Ki God Mein (1965), Geet (1970)
1955  | Suchitra Sen | Devdas |
1956  | Waheeda Rehman | C.I.D. | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Guide (1965), Neel Kamal (1968), Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Chandni (1989), Lamhe (1991)
Helen | Halaku |
Anjali Devi | Devta |
1958  | Padmini | Ragini |
1959  | Minoo Mumtaz | Black Cat |
Asha Parekh | Dil Deke Dekho | Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Teesri Manzil ( 1966), Chirag (1969), Kati Patang (1971), Caravan (1971), Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)
B. Saroja Devi | Paigham | Sasural (1961), Opera House (1961), Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya (1963)
Nanda | Chhoti Bahen | Hum Dono (1961), Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965), Gumnaam (1965), Ittefaq (1969), The Train (1970), Prem Rog (1982)

## 1960s

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1960  | Sadhana | Love in Shimla | Hum Dono (1961), Mere Mehboob (1963), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Waqt (1965), Mera Saaya (1966), Ek Phool Do Mali (1969)
1961  | Saira Banu | Junglee | Bluff Master (1963), Padosan (1968), Hera Pheri (1976)
Tanuja Samarth | Hamari Yaad Aayegi | Jewel Thief (1967), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Mumtaz | Stree | Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Brahmachari (1968), Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969), Do Raaste (1969), Khilona (1970), Loafer (1973)
Aruna Irani | Gunga Jumna | Bobby (1973), Beta (1992), Suhaag (1994)
1962  | Leela Naidu | Anuradha |
Simi Garewal |  | Karz (1980)
1963  | Rajshree | Grahasti |
Jamuna | Ek Raaz |
1964  | Savitri | Ganga Ki Lahren |
Sharmila Tagore | Kashmir Ki Kali | Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975)
1966  | Neetu Singh | Suraj | Deewaar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Doosra Aadmi (1977), Kaala Patthar (1979), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)
Babita | Dus Lakh | Raaz (1967), Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968), Banphool (1971),
1967  | Vimi | Hamraaz |
1968  | Hema Malini | Sapno Ka Saudagar | Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975), Dream Girl (1977), Satte Pe Satta (1982), Baghban (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004)
1969  | Leena Chandavarkar | Man Ka Meet |
1969  | Poonam Sinha | Jigri dost

## 1970s

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1970  | Rekha | Sawan Bhadon | Ghar (1978), Khubsoorat (1980), Umrao Jaan (1981), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Krrish (2006)
Raakhee | Jeevan Mrityu | Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Tapasya (1976), Shakti (1982), Ram Lakhan (1989), Karan Arjun (1995)
1971  | Jaya Bachchan | Guddi | Abhimaan (1973), Sholay (1975), Fiza (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Farida Jalal | Laal Patthar | Henna (1991), Mammo (1994), DDLJ (1995)
Zeenat Aman | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974), Don (1978), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1979), Qurbani (1980), Laawaris (1981)
Yogeeta Bali | Parwana |
1973  | Dimple Kapadia | Bobby | Saagar (1985), Kaash (1987), Lekin... (1991), Rudaali (1993), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Luck by Chance (2009)
Parveen Babi | Charitra | Majboor (1974), Deewaar (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Kaala Patthar (1979), Kaalia (1981), Namak Halaal (1982)
Reena Roy | Zaroorat | Nagin (1976), Aasha (1980), Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
1974  | Shabana Azmi | Ankur | Sparsh (1980), Arth (1982), Masoom (1983), Khandhar (1984), Godmother (1999), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Vidya Sinha | Rajnigandha |
Zarina Wahab | Ishq Ishq Ishq |
1975  | Smita Patil | Charandas Chor | Bhumika (1977), Chakra (1981), Namak Halaal (1982), Bazaar (1982), Arth (1982), Mirch Masala (1985)
Sarika | Geet Gaata Chal |
Sulakshana Pandit | Uljhan | Raaja (1975)
Lakshmi | Julie |
1976  | Ranjeeta | Laila Majnu | Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Aap To Aise Na The (1980)
Bindiya Goswami | Jeevan Jyoti |
1978  | Debashree Roy | Ghata | Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981), Kabhie Ajnabi The (1985), Hindustani Sipahi (2002)
Poonam Dhillon | Trishul | Noorie (1979), Yeh Vaada Raha (1982), Naam (1986)
Deepti Naval | Junoon | Chashme Buddoor (1981), Kamla (1984), Ankahee (1985)
1979  | Tina Munim | Des Pardes | Karz (1980), Rocky (1981), Alag Alag (1985), Adhikar (1986)
Jaya Prada | Sargam | Kaamchor (1982), Sharabi (1984), Tohfa (1984), Sanjog (1985), Swarag Se Sunder (1986), Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
Reema Lagoo | Sinhasan | Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Aashiqui (1990), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
Sridevi | Solva Sawan | Sadma (1983), Mr. India (1987), Chandni (1989), Lamhe (1991), English Vinglish (2012), Mom (2017)

## 1980s

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1981  | Anita Raj | Prem Geet |
Rati Agnihotri | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Farz Aur Kanoon (1982), Tawaif (1985), Hukumat (1987), Hum Tum (2004)
Padmini Kolhapure | Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai | Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), Ahista Ahista (1981), Prem Rog (1982), Vidhaata (1982), Souten (1983), Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985)
Madhavi | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Satyamev Jayate (1987), Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988), Agneepath (1990)
Vijayta Pandit | Love Story |
1982  | Salma Agha | Nikaah | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984), Salma (1985), Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990)
1983  | Meenakshi Seshadri | Painter Babu | Hero (1984), Jurm (1990), Damini (1993)
Amrita Singh | Betaab | Saaheb (1985), Mard (1985), Naam (1986), Aaina (1993), 2 States (2014), Badla (2019)
1984  | Madhuri Dixit | Abodh | Tezaab (1988), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Devdas (2002), Aaja Nachle (2007), Kalank (2019)
Neelam | Jawaani | Ilzaam (1986), Aag Hi Aag (1987), Ghar Ka Chiraag (1989)
1985  | Mandakini | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | Jeeva (1986), Loha (1987), Taqdeer Ka Tamasha (1990)
Kimi Katkar | Adventures of Tarzan | Hum (1991)
1986  | Farha Naaz | Naseeb Apna Apna | Love 86 (1986), Woh Phir Aayegi (1988), Begunaah (1991)
Bhanupriya | Dosti Dushmani |
1988  | Sonam | Vijay |
Juhi Chawla | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Darr (1993), Yes Boss (1997), Ishq (1997), Gulaab Gang (2014), Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)
Sangeeta Bijlani | Qatil |
1989  | Nandita Das | Parinati | Fire (1996), 1947 Earth (1998), Bawandar (2000)
Roopa Ganguly | Ek Din Achanak | Bahaar Aane Tak (1990), Gopalaa (1994), Barfi! (2012)
Pooja Bhatt | Daddy | Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Sadak (1991), Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993), Zakhm (1998)
Bhagyashree | Maine Pyar Kiya | Tyagi (1992), Janani (2006), Red Alert: The War Within (2010)

## 1990s

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1990  | Anu Aggarwal | Aashiqui | King Uncle (1993), Khal-Naaikaa (1993)
Nagma | Baaghi | Bewaffa Se Waffa (1992), King Uncle (1993)
1991  | Urmila Matondkar | Narsimha | Rangeela
(1995),
Judaai
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Bhoot
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Manisha Koirala | Saudagar | 1942: A Love Story
(1994),
Khamoshi
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Dil Se..
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Zeba Bakhtiyar | Heena | Stuntman (1994), Jai Vikraanta (1995)
Ashwini Bhave | Henna | Meera Ka Mohan (1992), Zakhmi Dil (1994), Bandhan (1998)
Madhoo | Phool Aur Kaante | Roja (1992), Ravan Raaj (1995), Diljale (1996)
Karisma Kapoor | Prem Qaidi | Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Raja Hindustani (1996), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999), Fiza (2000), Zubeidaa (2001)
Raveena Tandon | Patthar Ke Phool | Mohra (1994), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Aks (2001)
Ayesha Jhulka | Kurban | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Balmaa (1993)
Mamta Kulkarni | Tirangaa | Aashik Awara (1993), Karan Arjun (1995)
1992  | Divya Bharti | Vishwatma | Deewana (1992),Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992), Rang (1993),Kshatriya (1993)
Pratibha Sinha | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
Kajol | Bekhudi | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Gupt (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Fanaa (2006)
1993  | Shilpa Shetty | Baazigar | Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Dhadkan (2000), Indian (2001), Phir Milenge (2004)
Namrata Shirodkar | Purab Ki Laila Pachhim Ki Chhaila | Kachche Dhaage (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Pukar (2000)
1994  | Seema Biswas | Bandit Queen | Water (2005), Vivah (2006)
Anjali Jathar | Madhosh | Aazmayish (1995), Trimurti (1995)
Sonali Bendre | Aag | Diljale (1996), English Babu Desi Mem (1996), Sarfarosh (1999), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
Tabu | Vijaypath | Maachis (1996), Chandni Bar (2001), Cheeni Kum (2007), Haider (2014), Andhadhun (2018), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2023)
Monica Bedi | Main Tera Aashiq |
Rituparna Sengupta | Teesra Kaun? | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005), Gauri: The Unborn (2007), Life Express (2010)
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa |
1995  | Twinkle Khanna | Barsaat | Jaan (1996), Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1999), Baadshah (1999)
1996  | Rani Mukerji | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Veer-Zaara (2004), Black (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), No One Killed Jessica (2011), Hichki (2018)
Sonali Kulkarni | Daayraa | Mission Kashmir (2000), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)
Sushmita Sen | Dastak | Biwi No.1 (1999), Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
Priya Gill | Tere Mere Sapne | Sirf Tum (1999), Josh (2000)
Simran Bagga | Muqaddar (1996),Anari No.1 (1999), Gulmohar (2023)
1997  | Mahima Chaudhry | Pardes | Dil Kya Kare (1999), Daag (1999), Lajja (2001), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
Aishwarya Rai | Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Taal (1999), Devdas (2002), Dhoom 2 (2006), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Pooja Batra | Virasat | Bhai (1997), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Taj Mahal (2006)
1998  | Jyothika | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Little John (2001), Shaitaan (2024), Srikanth (2024)
Preity Zinta | Dil Se.. | Kya Kehna (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Salaam Namaste (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Neha | Kareeb | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999), Fiza (2000), Rahul (2001)
1999  | Rinke Khanna | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Jish Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain(2000), Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye(2003), Jhankaar Beats (2003)

## 2000s

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Tabu

Rani Mukerji

Preity Zinta

Priyanka Chopra

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2000  | Kareena Kapoor | Refugee | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Omkara (2006), Jab We Met (2007), 3 Idiots (2009), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), Good Newwz (2019)
Ameesha Patel | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), Humraaz (2002), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
2001  | Dia Mirza | Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein | Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Kurbaan (2009)
Gracy Singh | Lagaan | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
Isha Koppikar | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Kya Kool Hai Hum (2005)
Bipasha Basu | Ajnabee | Raaz (2002), No Entry (2005), Corporate (2006), Omkara (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Sandali Sinha | Tum Bin |
Keerthi Reddy | Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat |
Riya Sen | Style |
Shilpi Sharma |
2002  | Esha Deol | Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche | Dhoom (2004)
Amrita Rao | Ab Ke Baras | Main Hoon Na (2004), Vivah (2006), Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), Satyagraha (2013)
Gauri Karnik | Sur |
Tulip Joshi | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Dil Maange More (2004)
Amrita Arora | Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Kambakkht Ishq (2009)
2003  | Chitrangada Singh | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Desi Boyz (2011), Inkaar (2013), Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018), Gaslight (2023)
Genelia D'Souza | Tujhe Meri Kasam | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
Shriya Saran | Awarapan (2007), Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012), Drishyam (2015), Drishyam 2 (2022)
Shenaz Treasury | Ishq Vishk |
Anusha Dandekar | Mumbai Matinee |
Nauheed Cyrusi | Inteha |
Rimi Sen | Hungama | Dhoom (2004), Kyon Ki (2005), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
Lara Dutta | Andaaz | No Entry (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Housefull (2010)
Priyanka Chopra | Aitraaz (2004), Fashion (2008), Barfi! (2012), Mary Kom (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2015), The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Neha Dhupia | Qayamat: City Under Threat |
Bhumika Chawla | Tere Naam | Run (2004), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
Tanishaa Mukerji | Sssshhh... | Neal 'n' Nikki (2005)
Vidya Malvade | Inteha |
Celina Jaitly | Janasheen | No Entry (2005)
Mallika Sherawat | Khwahish | Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006)
Meher Vij | Saaya | Secret Superstar (2017)
Sakshi Shivanand | Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai |
Katrina Kaif | Boom | Namastey London (2007), New York (2009), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Zero (2018)
Udita Goswami | Paap |
2004  | Soha Ali Khan | Dil Maange More!!! | Rang De Basanti (2006)
Gayatri Joshi | Swades |
Ayesha Takia | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Salaam-e-Ishq (2007), Wanted (2009)
Manjari Fadnis | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
Ahsaas Channa | Vaastu Shastra | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
2005  | Minissha Lamba | Yahaan | Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), My Friend Ganesha (2007)
Konkona Sen Sharma | Page 3 | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), Omkara (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Wake Up Sid (2009), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017)
Radhika Apte | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Badlapur (2015), Lust Stories (2018), Andhadhun (2018), Raat Akeli Hai (2020)
Tamannaah | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra |
Vidya Balan | Parineeta | Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), No One Killed Jessica (2011), The Dirty Picture (2011), Kahaani (2012), Tumhari Sulu (2017)
Sonya Jehan | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story |
Amruta Subhash | White Rainbow | Raman Raghav 2.0 (2017), Gully Boy (2019), Dhamaka (2021)
Meera | Nazar |
2006  | Kangana Ranaut | Gangster | Fashion (2008), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Queen (2014), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), Panga (2020)
Geeta Basra | Dil Diya Hai |
2007  | Anaitha Nair | Chak De! India |
Shilpa Shukla | B.A. Pass (2012)
Chitrashi Rawat |
Sagarika Ghatge |
Seema Azmi |
Amruta Khanvilkar | Mumbai Salsa | Phoonk (2008), Raazi (2018), Malang (2020)
Sonam Kapoor | Saawariya | Aisha (2010), Raanjhanaa (2013), Khoobsurat (2014), Neerja (2016),
Deepika Padukone | Om Shanti Om | Love Aaj Kal (2009), Cocktail (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Piku (2015), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmaavat (2018)
2008  | Mrunmayee Deshpande | Humne Jeena Seekh Liya |
Anushka Sharma | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), PK (2014), NH10 (2015), Sultan (2016), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Richa Chadha | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Fukrey (2013), Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Masaan (2015), Sarbjit (2016), Fukrey Returns (2017), Panga (2020)
Prachi Desai | Rock On!! | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Bol Bachchan (2012)
Adah Sharma | 1920 | Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), The Kerala Story (2023)
Sai Tamhankar | Black & White | Hunterrr (2015), Mimi (2021), India Lockdown (2022)
Mugdha Godse | Fashion | Jail (2009)
Sonal Chauhan | Jannat |
Asin Thottumkal | Ghajini | Ghajini (2008), Ready (2011)
2009  | Jacqueline Fernandez | Aladin | Murder 2 (2011), Kick (2014), Dishoom (2016), Race 3 (2018)
Shruti Haasan | Luck | D-Day (2013), Gabbar is Back (2015),  Welcome Back (2015), Rocky Handsome (2016)
Swara Bhasker | Madholal Keep Walking | Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Nil Battey Sannata (2016), Anaarkali of Aarah (2017), Veere Di Wedding (2018)

## 2010s

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2010  | Aruna Shields | Prince |
Trisha | Khatta Meetha |
Sonakshi Sinha | Dabangg | Rowdy Rathore (2012), Lootera (2013), Mission Mangal (2019)
Shraddha Kapoor | Teen Patti | Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), ABCD 2 (2015),Baaghi (2016), Stree (2018), Saaho (2019), Chhichhore (2019), Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023)
Neha Sharma | Crook | Youngistaan (2014), Tum Bin II (2016), Tanhaji (2020)
Zareen Khan | Veer | Hate Story 3 (2015)
Lisa Haydon | Aisha | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Housefull 3 (2016)
Kirti Kulhari | Khichdi: The Movie | Pink (2016), Indu Sarkar (2017), Blackmail (2018), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Mission Mangal (2019), The Girl on the Train (2021)
Sandeepa Dhar | Isi Life Mein |
Sara Loren | Kajraare |
Shraddha Das | Lahore |
2011  | Sonnalli Seygall | Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Jai Mummy Di (2020)
Aditi Rao Hydari | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), Rockstar (2011), Fitoor (2016), Padmaavat (2018)
Nushrratt Bharuccha | Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Dream Girl (2019), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), Chhorii (2021)
Kajal Aggarwal | Singham | Special 26 (2013)
Puja Gupta | F.A.L.T.U | Go Goa Gone (2013)

Shortcut Romeo (2013)

Parineeti Chopra | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl | Ishaqzaade (2012), Shuddh Desi Romance (2013), Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), Kesari (2019), Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021), Saina (2021)
Nargis Fakhri | Rockstar | Rockstar (2011), Main Tera Hero (2014)
Purbi Joshi | Damadamm! |
2012  | Huma Qureshi | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 | Ek Thi Daayan (2013), Badlapur (2015), Monica, O My Darling (2022)
Yami Gautam | Vicky Donor | Badlapur (2015), Kaabil (2017), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Bala (2019), A Thursday (2022), Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023)
Ileana D'Cruz | Barfi! | Barfi! (2012), Main Tera Hero (2014), Rustom (2016)
Alia Bhatt | Student of the Year | Highway (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Esha Gupta | Jannat 2 | Raaz 3D (2012), Rustom (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019)
Veena Malik | Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai |
Diana Penty | Cocktail | Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (2018), Shiddat (2020)
Amy Jackson | Ekk Deewana Tha |
Sunny Leone | Jism 2 |
2013  | Elli Avram | Mickey Virus |
Vaani Kapoor | Shuddh Desi Romance | Befikre (2016), War (2019), Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021)
Amyra Dastur | Issaq |
Armeena Khan | Huff! It's Too Much |
Urvashi Rautela | Singh Saab the Great |
Sonalee Kulkarni | Grand Masti | Singham Returns (2014)
Taapsee Pannu | Chashme Baddoor | Pink (2016), Mulk (2019), Manmarziyaan (2018), Badla (2019), Thappad (2020), Dunki (2023)
Rhea Chakraborty | Mere Dad Ki Maruti |
Wamiqa Gabbi | Sixteen |
2014  | Hasleen Kaur | Karle Pyaar Karle |
Rakul Preet Singh | Yaariyan | De De Pyaar De (2019), Runway 34 (2022)
Sonali Raut | The Xpose |
Humaima Malick | Raja Natwarlal |
Patralekha Paul | CityLights |
Tara Alisha Berry | Mastram |
Kriti Sanon | Heropanti | Dilwale (2015), Raabta (2017), Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Luka Chuppi (2019), Mimi (2021), Bhediya (2022)
Deeksha Seth | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil |
Sonia Mann | Kahin Hai Mera Pyar |
Kiara Advani | Fugly | M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Kabir Singh (2019), Shershaah (2021), Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023)
Daisy Shah | Jai Ho | Hate Story 3 (2015)
2015  | Bhumi Pednekar | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Sonchiriya (2019), Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Bala (2019), Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Badhaai Do (2022)
Madhurima Tuli | Baby |
Athiya Shetty | Hero |
Anushka Ranjan | Wedding Pullav |
Akanksha Puri | Calendar Girls |
Avani Modi |
Kyra Dutt |
Ruhi Singh |
Satarupa Pyne |
2016  | Ritika Singh | Saala Khadoos |
Mawra Hocane | Sanam Teri Kasam |
Shriya Pilgaonkar | Fan |
Sobhita Dhulipala | Raman Raghav 2.0 |
Pooja Hegde | Mohenjo Daro |
Saiyami Kher | Mirzya |
Kriti Kharbanda | Raaz Reboot | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017)
Sayyeshaa | Shivaay |
Sreelekha Mitra | Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya |
Disha Patani | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Baaghi 2 (2018), Malang (2020),Ek Villain Returns (2022)
Sonarika Bhadoria | Saansein |
Sanya Malhotra | Dangal | Badhaai Ho (2018), Photograph (2019), Ludo (2020), Pagglait (2021), Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021), Jawan (2023)
Fatima Sana Shaikh | Thugs of Hindostan (2018), Ludo (2020), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)
Zaira Wasim | Secret Superstar (2017), The Sky Is Pink (2019)
2017  | Mahira Khan | Raees |
Mehreen Pirzada | Phillauri |
Saba Qamar | Hindi Medium |
Anya Singh | Qaidi Band |
Payal Ghosh | Patel ki Punjabi Sadi |
Sajal Aly | Mom |
Zhu Zhu | Tubelight |
Nidhhi Agerwal | Munna Michael |
Malavika Mohanan | Beyond the Clouds |
2018  | Angira Dhar | Love per Square Foot | Commando 3 (2019), Runway 34 (2022)
Mithila Palkar | Karwaan | Chopsticks (2019), Tribhanga (2021)
Kritika Kamra | Mitron |
Mouni Roy | Gold | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022)
Aisha Sharma | Satyameva Jayate |
Radhika Madan | Pataakha | Angrezi Medium (2020), Shiddat (2021)
Janhvi Kapoor | Dhadak | Ghost Stories (2020), Gunjan Saxena (2020), Mili (2022), Bawaal (2023)
Tripti Dimri | Laila Majnu | Bulbbul (2020), Qala (2022) Animal (2023)
Banita Sandhu | October | Sardar Udham (2021)
Ihana Dhillon | Hate Story 4 |
Mrunal Thakur | Love Sonia | Super 30 (2019), Ghost Stories (2020), Jersey (2022), Lust Stories 2 (2023)
Ishita Chauhan | Genius |
Sara Ali Khan | Kedarnath | Simmba (2018), Atrangi Re (2021), Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023)
2019  | Shreya Dhanwanthary | Why Cheat India |
Regina Cassandra | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga |
Pooja Sawant | Junglee |
Tara Sutaria | Student of the Year 2 | Marjaavaan (2019),Tadap (2021)
Ananya Panday | Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Gehraiyaan (2022)
Nikita Dutta | The Big Bull | Dybbuk
Pranutan Bahl | Notebook | Helmet
Saiee Manjrekar | Dabangg 3 |
Sharmin Segal | Malaal | Atithi Bhooto Bhava (2022)
Shivaleeka Oberoi | Yeh Saali Aashiqui | Khuda Hafiz (2020)
Soniya Bansal | 100 Crore |
Sumbul Touqeer | Article 15 |
Vaidehi Parshurami | Simmba |

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2020  | Arjumman Mughal | O Pushpa I Hate Tears |
Rukshar Dhillon | Bhangra Paa Le |
Kusha Kapila | Ghost Stories |
Hina Khan | Hacked |
Alaya F | Jawaani Jaaneman |
Arushi Sharma | Love Aaj Kal | Jaadugar (2022)
Shalini Pandey | Bamfaad |
Sadia Khateeb | Shikara |
Sanjana Sanghi | Dil Bechara |
Shirley Setia | Maska |
Priyamani | Ateet |
Asha Negi | Ludo |
Rinku Rajguru | Unpaused |
2021  | Jhataleka Malhotra | Tuesdays and Fridays |
Shruti Sharma | Pagglait |
Medha Shankr | Shaadisthan | 12th Fail
Pranitha Subhash | Hungama 2  | Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021)
Surbhi Jyoti | Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? |
Rukmini Maitra | Sanak |
Tejashri Pradhan | Babloo Bachelor |
Sharvari | Bunty Aur Babli 2 |
Mahima Makwana | Antim: The Final Truth |
2022  | Chum Darang | Badhaai Do |
Andrea Kevichüsa | Anek |
Manushi Chhillar | Samrat Prithviraj |
Prajakta Koli | Jugjugg Jeeyo |
Rubina Dilaik | Ardh |
Khushalii Kumar | Dhokha: Round D Corner |
Sargun Mehta | Cuttputlli |
Rashmika Mandanna | Goodbye | Animal (2023)
Urmila Kothare | Thank God |
2023  | Riddhi Dogra | Lakadbaggha |
Anushka Sen | Am I Next |
Shehnaaz Gill | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan |
Avneet Kaur | Tiku Weds Sheru |
Nayanthara | Jawan |
Alizeh Agnihotri | Farrey |
Suhana Khan | The Archies |
Khushi Kapoor |
Aditi "DOT" Saigal |
2024  | Pratibha Ranta | Laapataa Ladies |
Nitanshi Goel | Laapataa Ladies |
Janki Bodiwala | Shaitaan |
Sushrii Shreya Mishraa | Ruslaan |

## See also

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* Hindi cinema
* List of Indian film actresses
* List of Kannada film actresses
* List of Tamil film actresses
* List of Telugu film actresses

## References

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1. ^ "Top heroines of Bollywood". India Today. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
2. ^ "50 Most Beautiful Indian Faces". iDiva. 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
3. ^ "Top Actresses Of All Time". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
4. ^ "Powerlist: Top Bollywood Actresses". Rediff.com. 29 November 2009. Archived from the original on 9 March 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
5. ^ Sen, Raja (6 March 2007). "Bollywood's best actresses. Ever". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
6. ^ Verma, Sukanya (5 January 2011). "How The Decade Has Treated These Actresses". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.

## External links

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Portals:

* India
* Bollywood
* Lists

List of Hindi film actresses at Wikipedia's sister projects:

* Data from Wikidata