Top 10 Roles Tailor-made For Katrina Kaif

Katrina-Kaif debuted in Bollywood with Kaizad Gustad’s Boom in 2003. She is an outsider who made millions of fans worldwide with her acting prowess and script choices. Katrina is also a very graceful dancer. Most of her songs are chartbusters like Dhoom Machale Dhoom, Chikni Chameli, Kamli, Sheila Ki Jawani, and Kala Chashma, among others. Being a complete outsider, she made it in an industry like Bollywood. She ruled Bollywood all these years, and she is here to stay. Let's look back on Katrina Kaif's best roles, the ones which are tailor-made just for her. We can't imagine any other of her contemporaries in the same roles. Here are the top 10 roles tailor-made for Katrina Kaif:

1. Jasmeet Malhotra (Jazz) in Namastey London (2007)

This rom-com movie starred Katrina opposite, Akshay Kumar. Katrina plays a modern young woman who wants to live life on her terms. She played the role of an NRI born and brought up in London. She gets educated in an English school, and this changes her looks, habits, talk, and thoughts. Katrina acted perfectly as an Indian girl constantly being pestered by her parents to get married. The confusion of a girl being forced to marry is portrayed by her in the best way possible. This movie contributed hugely to Katrina's fan following.

2. Sophia in Race (2008)

Katrina played the role of the main lead, Ranvir's secretary and love interest. This movie became an instant hit at the box office with its catchy songs and action. This movie started a new franchise in Bollywood. Katrina brought the character alive with her acting prowess and beauty.

3. Jenny in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)

This film starred Katrina as an innocent and sweet girl named Jenny. Her co-star and male lead, Ranbir Kapoor, played a happy-go-lucky man, Prem. This is a well-made feel-good film with perfect casting. It will make you smile throughout. Katrina did justice to her role and portrayed Jenny in the best possible way.

4. Maya Shaikh in New York (2009)

Katrina portrayed the role of a wife in this movie based on the adverse effects of the terrific 9/11 attacks. This is one of Katrina's best roles, according to her critics. She delivered a solid performance in this film. This role proved her status in the industry and established her as a talented actress.

5. Indu Sakseria in Rajneeti (2010)

Katrina played a role slightly inspired by the Indian Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in this movie. According to media reports, Katrina even spent time with Sonia's daughter Priyanka to understand her mother and her mannerisms better. From a simple girl to a powerful woman, her transformation in the movie is applaudable. Her speech in the film convinced the audience that Katrina is a gifted actor.

6. Laila in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

This film directed by Zoya Akhtar starred Katrina in one of her most natural performances. She played an independent, carefree and adventurous diving instructor. Her love for traveling made her a relatable character in the film. She meets the trio Kabir, Imran, and Arjun and teaches Hritik's character (Arjun) to live in the moment.

7. Meera Thapar in Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

This film, directed by Yash Chopra, is the first movie starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Katrina plays a businesswoman in this film. Her natural chemistry with SRK in this film makes it an interesting watch.

8. Zoya Humaini in Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)

This character fits Katrina so well that one will think that it is written for her and only her. She played Zoya, a Pakistani ISI agent who goes undercover to act against the efforts of Tiger (Salman Khan). Tiger and Zoya later unite to rescue a group held hostage by a terrorist organization. Katrina truly fights like a girl!

9. Babita Kumari in Zero (2018)

Katrina's role in Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma got her all the praise. She played a celebrity who is struggling with alcohol abuse after her breakup. This is one of her strongest performances. Even though Zero didn't perform well commercially at the box office, the actors performances were praised.

10. Dimple Dixit in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)

Katrina plays an independent and free-spirited girl. Dimple is set to marry Luv Agnihotri but falls in love with his brother Kush Agnihotri which leads to several complications. This is one of the roles which brought out Katrina's comic timing.