5 Bollywood Actresses Who Inspired Change In Hindi Cinema

Gone is the time when heroines were known mainly for their good looks or charm. They no longer are used in films just to impress the hero. Today women have created their strong, powerful and unique image in Bollywood. Directors today are interested in making women-oriented movies. With their bold choices and roles, they have paved their way to individuality in Hindi cinema. Let’s have a look at some of those Heroines:

1. Vidya Balan

Her iconic performances have always set her apart from others. Remember her role in the flick Guru where she was affected by sclerosis or a widow in the movie Ishqiya or Sabrina Lal in ‘No One Killed Jessica’ fighting for justice to his sister? Vidya has given her best in each of the roles. She has changed the image of the damsel in distress and proved t be an asset to Hindi cinema with films like Paa, Kahani and Dirty Picture.

2. Konkona Sen Sharma

This Bengali beauty made it to the countdown with her critically acclaimed role in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. Her other memorable performances include schizophrenic Meethi in 15 Park Avenue, astute Bhabi, Indu in flick Omkara, the writer Aisha in Wake up Sid, a bold journalist in Page 3 and dark kohled witch in Ek Thi Dayan. In 2015, she again surpassed everyone with the film ‘Talvar’ in which she was portrayed as a mother accused of killing her only daughter, Arushi.

3. Shabana Azmi

She has received national and international accolades for mostly each of her film. She made debut with the movie Ankur and after that did mind-blogging films like Arth, Sparsh, Fire and Godmother. Known for her unconventional role choices, Shabana essayed various roles as a witch in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Makdee, singer in Morning Raga or a politician in Matru ki Bijli ka Mandola. Her latest flick was Neerja, in which her heart-melting speech touched everyone.

4. Tabu

She has out shined not only in Bollywood but also in Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu and English films. She has always garnered applause for bringing up strong subjects on-screen. Be it the role of a bar dancer in the movie Chandani Bar or falling in love with a 64-year old man in Cheeni Kam, Tabu proved her talent again. Her latest impactful performances are Haider, Drishyam and Fitoor.

5. Smita Patil

Her career took its peek in the age of men. She gave a new arc to feminism and womanhood. She won the National Award at the age of just 21. Her iconic movies are Art, Mirch Masala, Manthan and Bhumika.