Top 10 Bollywood Women Who Starred In Historical Movies

1. Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and model. S >> Read More... as Rani Padmavati

Deepika portrays Rani Padmavati who is known for her beauty. Rani Padmavati marries Ratan Singh of Mewar kingdom. Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi hears of Rani Padmavati’s beauty and forms an obsession with her. The movie ends with Khilji capturing Chittor but he couldn’t enslave Rani Padmavati and the rest of the Rajput women who perform jauhar.

2. Deepika Padukone as Mastani

Deepika plays the warrior princess Mastani who falls in love with Peshwa Bajirao of the Maratha empire, who is married to Kashibai. Bajirao and Mastani face opposition from their conservative family. The movie gives a follow-up on their relationship and the struggles they face.

3. Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... as Kashibai

The character portrayal by Priyanka in Bajirao Mastani Click to look into! >> Read More... was nothing less than perfection. She plays the role of Kashibai, wife of Peshwa Bajirao, the general of the Maratha Empire. According to many critics, she outshone both of her co-stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh Bhavnani is an Indian movie actor wh >> Read More... . She was no warrior like Mastani but her qualities of love towards Bajirao and forgiveness will make us fall in love with the character.

4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a popular Indian actress >> Read More... as Jodhaa

The mostly fictionalized story of Akbar and the legendary Jodhaa Bai, this is a unique movie starring Aishwarya and Hritik. Jodhaa had to marry the Mughal emperor Akbar for political reasons wherein respect and admiration the two had for each other blossoms into love. Aishwarya's beauty and grace and the character Jodhaa's power and strength add to the beauty of the film. The love-smitten track Jashn-E-Bahaaraa portrays the beauty of their relationship. The enchanting romance - the stolen glances, and the subtle smiles between Jodhaa and Akbar make this movie worth a watch.

5. Kangana-Ranaut as Manikarnika the Rani of Jhansi

The ' Queen Click to look into! >> Read More... ' of Bollywood played the role of Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi in this movie. Her screen presence brought Manikarnika to life. Her transformation from a young girl to a warrior queen as portrayed in the movie is phenomenal. Manikarnika refuses to bow down to the British East India Company who try to occupy the kingdom of Jhansi. This turns into a revolt against the British Raj. The intense action, battlefield gallantry, and Kangana's acting make this movie worth a watch.

6. Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon is a model-turned-actress who made her >> Read More... as Parvati Bai

In Panipat: The Great Betrayal, which is based on the third battle of Panipat (1761), Kriti plays the role of Parvatibai, wife of Sadashiv Rao Bhau. Kriti went from playing a bubbly, innocent girl to a historical character in this film. Parvati Bai is strong support to her husband who handles all the ups and downs of life fearlessly. She goes to every extent to defend her people. She delivered an impressive performance in this movie.

7. Aditi Rao Hydari As her title may be suggesting, Aditi the talente >> Read More... as Mehrunissa

There was one more Begum in Padmavat who stole the show with her innocent looks who played the role of Mehrunissa and it is Aditi. Mehrunissa helps Ranisa Padmavati to free herself and her husband from Khilji's captivity. She wishes the best for Khilji but she doesn't want him to commit a sin which is why she helps Rani Padmavati. She is a beautiful combination of child-like innocence, vulnerability, and delicacy. Aditi's surreal beauty and talent only add to this character’s portrayal on screen.

8. Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor is a super hit actress working in I >> Read More... as Kaurwaki

This is a film adapted on the life of the emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan empire who ruled modern-day Patna in 304 BCE. Kareena plays the princess of Kalinga, Kaurwaki who falls for Asoka who is in exile to escape some unprecedented dangers. A heartbreaking and menacing war in Kalinga changes Asoka who then embraces a Buddhist approach to life.

9. Kajol as Savitri Bai Malusare

Kajol plays the wife of Maratha warrior Tanhaji. Tanhaji is Shivaji Maharaj's lieutenant. When the Kondhana fort was invaded by the Mughals, he fights to recapture the fort. Kajol's role is of less time but her screen presence makes her the heroine of the story.

10. Manushi Chhillar Manushi Chillar is a model, beauty pageant titleho >> Read More... as Sanyogita

Miss World 2017 Manushi debuted in Bollywood with the role of Sanyogita in the movie Samrat Prithviraj. Sanyogita was the daughter of King Jaichand Kannauj who falls in love and marries Prithviraj Chauhan. She did a commendable job with her acting.