List of Hindi film actresses

Prominent actresses of Hindi cinema across decades
1920s: Sulochana
1930s: Devika Rani
1940s: Nargis
1950s: Madhubala
1960s: Vyjayanthimala
1970s: Hema Malini
1980s: Sridevi
1990s: Madhuri Dixit
2000s: Aishwarya Rai[1][2]
2010s: Deepika Padukone
2020s : Alia Bhatt


Given below is a list of all the notable actresses, who have starred in Hindi cinema, the Hindi language film industry based primarily in Mumbai. Hindi film actresses have evolved significantly over the years, playing a pivotal role in shaping the cinematic landscape of what is now known as Bollywood. Many actresses have had careers spanning decades, often becoming closely associated with specific periods during which their influence and popularity peaked.[3]

Through the years, numerous actresses have contributed remarkably to Hindi cinema with their diverse and powerful roles. Pioneers like Sulochana, Durga Khote and Devika Rani brought acting into the limelight in the 1920s and 1930s, followed by icons like Nargis, Suraiya, Meena Kumari, Madhubala and Nutan becoming the symbols of grace and emotional depth in the 1940s and 1950s. The following decades saw strong performances from actresses like Vyjayanthimala, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Sharmila Tagore, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri and Rekha, along with actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman, who modernized the template for a Hindi film heroine. The 1980s and 1990s were marked by the rise of contemporary actresses like Dimple Kapadia, Jaya Prada, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Divya Bharti and Kajol dominating the industry with their versatility, charm and dancing skills, while actresses like Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, and Tabu, among many others, simultaneously contributed to the wave of "parallel cinema", bringing a new dimension to Hindi films.

As the 21st century took hold, a new surge of actresses emerged, including pageant winners like Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, who expanded Bollywood's global reach by venturing into international projects, while others like Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon gained popularity and pushed boundaries of career longevity for actresses.[2]

The following are some of the most renowned actresses and the decades when they were most recognized.[4][5][6][7]

1920s

Patience Cooper
Zubeida
Fatma Begum
Year Name Debut film
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

Durga Khote
Leela Chitnis
Fearless Nadia
Year Name Debut film
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

Suraiya
Noor Jehan
Mumtaz Shanti
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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

Nutan
Meena Kumari
Year Name Debut film Notable Films
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

Waheeda Rehman
Mala Sinha
Saira Banu
Asha Parekh
Sadhana
Nanda
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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

Sharmila Tagore
Rekha
Rakhee
Mumtaz
Zeenat Aman
Jaya Bachchan
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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

Jaya Prada
Smita Patil
Shabana Azmi
Dimple Kapadia
Padmini Kolhapure
Amrita Singh
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1981 Anita Raj Prem Geet
Soni Razdan 36 Chowringhee Lane Mandi (1983), Saaransh (1984), Such a Long Journey (1998), Yours Truly (2018)
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
Supriya Pathak Kalyug Bazaar (1982), Wake Up Sid (2009), Khichdi: The Movie (2010), Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2022)
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)
Ratna Pathak Shah Mandi Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008), Kapoor & Sons (2016), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017), Nil Battey Sannata (2017), Dhak Dhak (2023)
1984 Madhuri Dixit Abodh Tezaab (1988), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Raja (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001), Devdas (2002), Aaja Nachle (2007), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), 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
Pallavi Joshi Amrit Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986), Andha Yudh (1987), Rihaee (1988), Woh Chokri (1992), The Tashkent Files (2019), The Kashmir Files (2022)
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

Juhi Chawla
Kajol
Manisha Koirala
Karisma Kapoor
Tabu
Urmila Matondkar
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
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
(1997),
Bhoot
(2003)
Manisha Koirala Saudagar 1942: A Love Story
(1994),
Khamoshi
(1996),
Dil Se..
(1998)
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

Priyanka Chopra
Preity Zinta
Rani Mukerji
Bipasha Basu
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Ayesha Takia
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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)
Shamita Shetty Mohabbatein Bewafaa (2005), Zeher (2005), Cash (2007)
Kim Sharma Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002), Fida (2004)
Preeti Jhangiani Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
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), Dus (2005), Kaal (2005), No Entry (2005)
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), Welcome (2007), New York (2009), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (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)
Isha Sharvani Kisna: The Warrior Poet U Me Aur Hum (2008), Luck by Chance (2009)
Tamannaah Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
Vidya Balan Parineeta Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Ishqiya (2010), 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)
Hansika Motwani Aap Kaa Surroor
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

Vidya Balan
Katrina Kaif
Kangana Ranaut
Anushka Sharma
Shraddha Kapoor
Taapsee Pannu
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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), Manmarziyaan (2018), Badla (2019), Thappad (2020), Haseen Dillruba (2021), 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), Do Patti (2024)
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 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 Melissa Raju Thomas Moothon Taish (2020)
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

2020s

Kriti Sanon
Kiara Advani
Bhumi Pednekar
Sanya Malhotra
Triptii Dimri
Pratibha Ranta
Year Name Debut film Notable films
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
Tanya Maniktala Mumbaikar
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
Janki Bodiwala Shaitaan
Sushrii Shreya Mishraa Ruslaan
Dhvani Bhanushali Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Keerthy Suresh Baby John

See also

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