As we gear to see the vibrant Alia Bhatt set the screen on fire with her performance as a Bengali in the upcoming Karan Johar-directed Rocky Aur Rani ki Prem Kahaani, we couldn't help but notice the many splendid performances that many big names have produced in the yesteryears. We have curated a list of actresses and their roles as we look back.
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Deepika Padukone
Deepika’s role as the titular role in Piku is one of the more memorable performances. With hints of the language spoken across the runtime of the film, she has only elevated each scene she is in. Piku’s characterisation remains to be an iconic presentation of a woman trying to tackle a professional life while also taking care of an ageing father.
Tabu
Hailing from Hyderabad, Tabu’s role in The Namesake as Ashima Ganguli just elevates the material. Although presented as the quintessential Bong initially, we cannot help but gush over Ashima who tackles multiple situations dealt to her in the movie in her own way.
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Priyanka Chopra
In Gunday, a saga-like film that is spread across a long timeline, we are introduced to Nandita through the eyes of the charismatic and elegant Priyanka Chopra. In the climax, when it is revealed who Nandita is, we are made aware of how much of a hold the character really has on the lead characters and us, the audience. We also cannot forget her as Jhilmil in Barfi!