Hollywood is one of the most popular movies in the world. The majority of actors dreamed of working with world-renowned directors in Hollywood films. Indian actresses dreamed the same. Hollywood and India are familiar with some Bollywood divas from the 1990s. Some of these women are the most popular on social media. This list of the top 10 female actors from the 90s to today shows the evolution of Bollywood’s popularity.
1. Shabana Azmi
Shabana Kaifi-Azmi is an actress and social activist who is better known as Coco. She received the Padma Shri Award in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan Award in 2012. She was a member in the parliament from 1997 to 2007. She became one of the most beautiful actresses in her time with roles in Hindi films such as Amar Akbar Anthony and Parvarish. She also contributed to Hollywood productions such as Custody and Immaculate Conception.
2. Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka is one of the most well-paid actors in India. She won the Miss World 2000 competition. The Indian government awarded Padma Shri to this 41-year old Actress who was underappreciated by her beauty. Time ranked her among the 100 most powerful women in the world; Forbes rated her one of the 100. In 2022, BBC 100 Women in the World listed her name. Her most famous Hollywood productions include Baywatch, The Matrix Resurrections (also known as The Matrix Resurrections), Citadel, Love Again Quantico, Planes We Can Be Heroes The View and many others.
3. Tabu
Tabu, born on November 4, 1971 is an actress who has gained a lot of fame today. Sajan Chale Sasuraal is one of her most famous pieces. In 2011, she was awarded the Padma Shree Award, a prestigious award. She has appeared in two of Hollywood’s biggest films: The Namesake, and Life of Pie. She has worked with Bollywood celebrities, and appeared in many blockbuster movies.
4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
She has been hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful women by the international media. She won Miss World in 1994 and received the Padma Shri from the Indian government in 2009. In 2012, she was also awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. In India, the most popular Bollywood diva films are Dhoom 3 and Devdas. Hum Dil De Choke Sanam is also a big hit. Pink Panther 2, The Last Legion and Provoked were some of her most well-known Hollywood films.
5. Dimple Kapadia
She was the youngest actress of her time when she started her career as the leading Actress in Raj Kapoor’s well-known movie Bobby at 14 years old. She is the mother in law of Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna and the wife to well-known Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna. Gardish is one of her most famous Hindi films. She recently appeared alongside Shahrukh in the blockbuster hit film Pathaan. She recently appeared in Tenet, an American film.
6. Freida Pinto
She made her debut in the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role. She mainly works in American films and British films. She has starred in many well-known movies, such as Mr. Malcolm’s List (2011), Rise of the Planet of the Apes and You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
7. Deepika Padukone
Deepika, a popular actress in India and abroad, is also one of the highest-paid actors. She is married to the well-known actor Ranveer. Let’s begin with her most famous films: Happy New Year. Bajirao, Mastani. Chennai Express. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela. Padmavat. In 2017, she worked with international star Vin Diesel on the action film XXX Return of Xander Cage.
8. Alia Bhatt
Netflix has her debut in Hollywood, Tom Harper’s Heart of Stone 2023. Alia Bhatt, Jamie Dornan, and Gal Gadot are all featured in this film. Bhatt signed a contract in 2021 with global entertainment agency WME. Her performances in Indian movies such as Darlings (2022), Highway (2014), Dear Zindagi (2017), Udta pakistan (2016), Gully Boy (2017), and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2002) have attracted her attention.
9. Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat, known for her bold Bollywood roles and her ventures into Hollywood films such as “The Myth”, opposite Jackie Chan, and “Politics of Love,” has created a niche in international cinema.
10. Nargis Fakhri
Nargis made her Bollywood debut in the film “Rockstar”, but she also has an important Hollywood connection. She appeared on America’s Next Top Model before her Bollywood career and then starred in the Hollywood movie “Spy”, alongside Melissa McCarthy. She has a diverse international background that allows her to seamlessly navigate both industries.
Conclusion
Indian fans praised Priyanka and Deepika’s previous Hollywood appearances. As they showed the world, Bollywood is more than just dhinchak dancing. They left a lasting impression on their audience. These are ten Indian actresses from Hollywood who wowed the audience with their acting talent and charisma.