List of Hindi film actresses

A glimpse of the many celebrated actresses of Hindi Cinema over the decades
1920s:[1][2] Sulochana
1930s:[3] Devika Rani
1940s:[4][5] Suraiya
1950s:[6][7] Madhubala
1960s:[8] Vyjayanthimala
1970s:[9] Hema Malini
1980s:[10] Sridevi
1990s:[11] Madhuri Dixit
2000s:[12][13] Aishwarya Rai
2010s:[14] Deepika Padukone
2020s:[15]
Alia Bhatt

Given below is a list of all the notable actresses, who have starred in Hindi cinema, the Hindi language film industry now known as Bollywood, based primarily in Mumbai. Many actresses have had careers spanning multiple decades, often becoming closely associated with specific periods during which their influence and popularity peaked.[4]

In early Indian cinema, men often played female roles because acting was considered taboo for women. In 1913, Durgabai Kamat and her 4-year-old daughter, Kamlabai Gokhale, were the first female actors to appear in a full-length feature Indian film. During the 1920s, many women from Anglo-Indian and Jewish backgrounds began working in silent films, adopting screen names like Sulochana and Sudhabala, which helped pave the way for pioneers like Durga Khote and Devika Rani to build successful careers. Simultaneously, the gradual transition to talkie films made vocal ability a desirable skill among actors, which led to the rise of many singing stars like Kajjanbai, Khursheed Bano, Suraiya and Noor Jehan, with many later migrating to Pakistani cinema after the partition of India in 1947.[1] During the 'Golden Age' (late 1940s–1960s), the rise and integration of playback singing and dance brought more emphasis on nuanced performances, bringing forth artists like Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Nutan, Geeta Bali, Vyjayanthimala, Asha Parekh and Waheeda Rehman. By the 1970s, Hindi cinema had evolved to color films and bona fide stars like Sharmila Tagore, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Rekha, Parveen Babi, and Zeenat Aman dominated the silver screen, each embodying distinct traditional and modern archetypes. The 1980s saw Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil emerge as leading figures of 'Parallel Cinema' for their strong and realistic portrayals, in contrast to contemporary stars such as Sridevi, Jaya Prada, Dimple Kapadia and Meenakshi Sheshadri. The 1990s witnessed a diverse group of actresses, including Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, and Manisha Koirala, who captivated audiences with their charm while also embracing more unconventional roles at times.

Since the early 2000s, pageant winners turned actresses like Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra have broadened Bollywood's global reach, while Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, and Deepika Padukone have each carved a niche for themselves, whether it’s emphasizing women-led cinema, extending career longevity, or advocating for better work conditions for female artists.[13][16] More recently, actresses like Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Yami Gautam, Sanya Malhotra and Tripti Dimri have achieved both artistic recognition and popularity.[17] The advent of streaming has further democratized storytelling, enabling actresses of all backgrounds to experiment with diverse roles and gain critical acclaim.[18]

The following are some of the most renowned actresses and the decades when they were most recognized.[19][20][21][22]

1920s

Patience Cooper
Sudhabala
Fatma Begum
Seeta Devi
Year Name Debut film
1920 Patience Cooper Damayanti
1922 Fatma Begum Veer Abhimanyu
Ermeline Bhishma Pitamah
Sultana Veer Abhimanyu
1923 Zubeida Kohinoor
1925 Seeta Devi Prem Sanyas
Ruby Myers Cinema Ki Rani
1926 Gohar Mamajiwala Baap Kamai
Indira Devi Jaydev
1928 Mehtab Second Wife

1930s

Durga Khote
Sultana Razzaq
Zubeida
Sabita Devi
Bibbo
Rattan Bai
Lalita Pawar
Kanan Devi
Year Name Debut film
1930 Sabita Devi Kamaner Aagun
1931 Durga Khote Farebi Jaal
Esther Victoria Abraham Toofani Tiruni
Kajjanbai Shirin Farhad
Khursheed Bano Eye for an eye
1932 Firoza Begum Bewafa Qatil
Lalita Pawar Kailash
1933 Sardar Akhtar Id Ka Chand
Bibbo Rangila Rajput
Devika Rani Karma
Rattan Bai Yahudi Ki Ladki
Umasashi Puran Bhagat
1934 Shanta Apte Amrit Manthan
1935 Fearless Nadia Hunterwali
Shobhna Samarth Nigahe Nafrat
Jaddanbai Talashe Haq
Leela Chitnis Shri Satyanarayan
Naseem Banu Khoon Ka Khoon
1936 Jamuna Barua Das
1937 Kanan Devi Vidyapati
Mohini Devdas
T. R. Rajakumari
Leela Desai President
1938 Sitara Devi Watan
1939 Begum Khurshid Mirza Bhakti
Ramola Devi Dil Hi To Hai

1940s

Shobhna Samarth
Fearless Nadia
Leela Chitnis
Naseem Banu
Noor Jehan
Swaran Lata
Mumtaz Shanti
Munawar Sultana
Year Name Debut film Notable films
1940 Sadhana Bose Kumkum The Dancer
1941 Nalini Jaywant Bahen Sangram (1950), Nastik (1954), Kala Pani (1958)
Ragni Himmat Poonji (1943), Shahjehan (1946)
Dulari Bahen Teesri Kasam (1966), Padosan (1968)
Manorama Khazanchi Do Kaliyaan (1968), Ek Phool Do Maali (1969), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
1942 Noor Jehan Khandaan Zeenat, Anmol Ghadi (1946), Jugnu (1947), Mirza Sahibaan (1947)
Sulochana Latkar Marvi
Meena Shorey Phir Milenge
Veena Garib Pakeezah (1972)
Swaran Lata Awaaz Rattan (1944), Preet (1945), Laila Majnu (1945), Pratima, (1945), Wamaq Azra (1946), Sham Savera (1946), Maa Baap Ki Laaj (1946)
Mumtaz Shanti Basant Kismet (1943), Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Ghar Ki Izzat (1948)
Sulochana Chatterjee Shobha Aaina (1944), Shahjehan (1946)
1943 Suraiya Ishaara Tadbir (1943), Phool (1945), Anmol Ghadi (1946), Omar Khaiyyam (1946), Parwana (1947), Dard (1947), Shair (1949), Dastan (1950), Afsar (1950), Diwana (1952), Bilwamangal (1954), Mr. Lambu (1956)
Nargis Taqdeer Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Chori Chori (1956), Mother India (1957), Raat Aur Din (1967)
1944 Begum Para Chand Neel Kamal (1947)
Sumitra Devi Meri Bahen Mashaal (1950), Diwana (1952), Mamta (1952)
1945 Munawar Sultana Pehli Nazar Dard (1947), Elaan (1947) Kaneez (1947), Babul (1950)
Asha Posley Champa
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)
Geeta Bali Badnami Sohag Raat (1948), Bawre Nain (1950), Albela (1951), Baazi (1951), Jaal (1952), Anand Math (1952), Vachan (1955), Milap (1955), Faraar (1955), Jailor (1958)
1947 Shashikala Jugnu
Madhubala Neel Kamal Neel Kamal (1947), Mahal (1949), Badal (1951), Tarana (1951), Amar (1954), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Howrah Bridge (1958), Kala Pani (1958), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960), Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Half Ticket (1962)
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
Shyama Shabnam Sazaa (1951), Tarana (1951), Aar Paar (1954), Sharada (1957), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960), Zabak (1961), Milan (1967)

1950s

Nargis
Meena Kumari
Nutan
Geeta Bali
Bina Rai
Shyama
Nimmi
Kamini Kaushal
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 Kalpana Kartik Baazi
Vyjayanthimala Bahar Nagin (1954), Devdas (1955), Naya Daur (1957), Sadhna (1958), Madhumati (1958), Gunga Jumna (1961), Sangam (1964), Suraj, Amrapali (1966), Jewel Thief (1967)
Pandari Bai Manohar (1954), Bhabhi (1957)
Bina Rai Kali Ghata Anarkali (1953), Ghunghat (1960), Taj Mahal (1963)
1952 Nadira Aan
Padmini Mr. Sampat Amar Deep (1958), Raj Tilak (1958), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Mera Naam Joker (1970)
1953 Sandhya Teen Batti Char Raasta
Ameeta Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
1954 Kannamba Pasupuleti Manohar
Mala Sinha Badshah Pyasa (1957), Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Himalay Ki God Mein (1965), Geet (1970)
Chand Burke Boot Polish
1955 Suchitra Sen Devdas Mamta (1966), Aandhi (1975)
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
1957 Sukumari Payal Anokha Rishta (1986), Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
1958 Kamini Kadam Talaq
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
Asha Parekh
Saira Banu
Sadhana
Nanda
Babita
Tanuja
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)
Tanuja Chhabili Chand Aur Suraj (1965), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Nai Roshni (1967), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Jewel Thief (1967), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Kumari Naaz Mera Ghar Mere Bachche Sachaa Jhutha (1970)
1961 Saira Banu Junglee Bluff Master (1963), Padosan (1968), Hera Pheri (1976)
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 Son of India Do Badan (1966), Saathi (1968), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Siddhartha (1972), Karz (1980)
Bindu Anpadh Ittefaq (1969), Do Raaste (1969), Dastaan (1972), Abhimaan (1973), Hawas (1974), Imtihan (1974)
1963 Rajshree Grahasti
Jamuna Ek Raaz
1964 Savitri Ganga Ki Lahren
L. Vijayalakshmi Shabnam Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1966)
Sharmila Tagore Kashmir Ki Kali Anupama(1966), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Satyakam (1969), Safar (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Aavishkar (1974), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975),Namkeen (1982), Viruddh (2005),Gulmohar (2023)
1966 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)
J.Jayalalithaa Izzat Man-Mauji (1962)
Sowcar Janaki Teen Bahuraniyan
Jayanthi
Kanchana
1969 Leena Chandavarkar Man Ka Meet
Poonam Sinha Jigri dost

1970s

Sharmila Tagore
Mumtaz
Rakhee Gulzar
Rekha
Jaya Bachchan
Zeenat Aman
Neetu Singh
Moushumi Chatterjee
Year Name Debut film Notable films
1970 Rekha Sawan Bhadon Ghar (1978), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Khubsoorat (1980), Kalyug (1981), Silsila (1981), Umrao Jaan (1981), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Lajja (2001), Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Krrish (2006)
Rakhee Gulzar Jeevan Mrityu Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Tapasya (1976), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979), Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), Shakti (1982), Ram Lakhan (1989), Karan Arjun (1996)
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
1972 Reena Roy Zaroorat Nagin (1976), Aasha (1980), Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
Moushumi Chatterjee Anuraag Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974), Swarg Narak (1978), Manzil (1979), Angoor (1982)
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)
Neetu Singh Rickshawala Deewaar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Doosra Aadmi (1977), Kaala Patthar (1979), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)
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
Shoma Anand Barood Coolie (1983), Hungama (2003)
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)
Jayasudha Shabhash Daddy Sooryavansham (1999)
Deepa Amar Deep
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), Himmatwala (1983), Tohfa (1984), Maqsad (1984), Nagina (1986), Mr. India (1987), ChaalBaaz (1989), Chandni (1989), Lamhe (1991), Laadla (1994), Judaai (1997), English Vinglish (2012), Mom (2017)

1980s

Shabana Azmi
Smita Patil
Dimple Kapadia
Jaya Prada
Padmini Kolhapure
Amrita Singh
Poonam Dhillon
Rati Agnihotri
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1980 Padmini Kolhapure Insaf Ka Tarazu Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981), Ahista Ahista (1981), Prem Rog (1982), Vidhaata (1982), Souten (1983), Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985)
1981 Anita Raj Prem Geet
Poornima Jayaram Dard
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)
Madhavi Satyamev Jayate (1987), Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988), Agneepath (1990)
Geetha Yeh Desh (1984)
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)
Menaka Rajput
1983 Meenakshi Seshadri Painter Babu Hero (1984), Jurm (1990), Damini (1993)
Silk Smitha Jeet Hamaari
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)
Radha Kaamyab
Shobana Ghar Ek Mandir Mere Baap Pehle Aap(2008)
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)
Lissy Saagar
Kushboo Jaanoo Meri Jung(1985), Patton Ki Bazi(1986), Vanvaas(2024)
Kimi Katkar Adventures of Tarzan Hum (1991)
1986 Farha Naaz Naseeb Apna Apna Love 86 (1986), Woh Phir Aayegi (1988), Begunaah (1991)
Radhika Lal Baadshah (1999), Merry Christmas (2024)
Sudha Chandran Naache Mayuri Thanedaar(1990), Kurbaan(1991), Nishchaiy(1992), Shola Aur Shabnam(1992), Anjaam(1994), Milan(1994), Malamaal Weekly(2006), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar(2006)
Juhi Chawla Sultanat Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak(1988) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Darr (1993), Yes Boss (1997), Ishq (1997), Gulaab Gang (2014), Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)
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
Sumalatha New Delhi
Urvashi
Amala Dayavan Shiva (1990), Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015)
Sangeeta Bijlani Qatil
Sonu Walia Khoon Bhari Maang
1989 Nandita Das Parinati Fire (1996), 1947 Earth (1998), Bawandar (2000)
Vijayashanti Eeshwar Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990)
Roopa Ganguly Ek Din Achanak Bahaar Aane Tak (1990), Gopalaa (1994), Barfi! (2012)
Shilpa Shirodkar Bhrashtachar Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Hum (1991), Khuda Gawah (1992), Aankhen (1993), Gopi Kishan (1994), Bewafa Sanam (1995), Mrityudand (1997)
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
Karisma Kapoor
Sonali Bendre
Tabu
Manisha Koirala
Raveena Tandon
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)
Rohini Jawani Zindabad
1991 Urmila Matondkar Narsimha Rangeela (1995), Judaai (1997), Satya (1998), Khoobsurat (1999), Kaun? (1999), Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), Bhoot (2003), Ek Hasina Thi (2004)
Sangita Shanti Kranti
Chandni Sanam Bewafa 1942: A Love Story(1994)
Revathy Love 2 States (2014), Salaam Venky (2022)
Gautami Pyar Hua Chori Chori
Manisha Koirala Saudagar 1942: A Love Story(1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Khamoshi (1996), Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), Dil Se.. (1998), Kachche Dhaage (1999), Lajja (2001), Company (2002)
Zeba Bakhtiyar Heena Stuntman (1994), Jai Vikraanta (1995)
Ashwini Bhave 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)
Meena Parda Hai Parda
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)
Shalini King Uncle
Tisca Chopra Platform Good Newwz (2019)
Ramya Krishnan Parampara
Aishwarya Gardish
Namrata Shirodkar Mere Do Anmol Ratan 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)
Heera Rajagopal Amaanat
Sonali Bendre Aag Diljale (1996), English Babu Desi Mem (1996), Sarfarosh (1999), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
Tabu Pehla Pehla Pyar 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)
Rambha Jallaad Judwaa(1997)
Devayani Dil Ka Doctor Ajay(1996)
Sakshi Shivanand Janam Kundli Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai(2003)
Mandira Bedi Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Saaho (2019)
Shefali Shah Rangeela Monsoon Wedding (2001), Gandhi, My Father (2007), The Last Lear (2007), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Darlings (2022)
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)
Laila Dushman Duniya Ka Insan(2005)
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 Muqaddar (1996), Anari No.1 (1999), Gulmohar (2023)
1997 Mahima Chaudhry Pardes Dil Kya Kare (1999), Daag (1999), Lajja (2001), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
Vineetha Shapath Shera(1999)
Anjala Zaveri Himalay Putra Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya(1998)
Sharbani Mukherjee Border Ansh: The Deadly Part (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)
Shwetha Menon Prithvi Ishq (1997), Run (2004)
Pooja Batra Vishwavidhaata Virasat(1997),Bhai (1997), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Taj Mahal (2006)
1998 Jyothika Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Little John (2001), Shaitaan (2024), Srikanth (2024)
Priyanka Bada Din Enemmy(2013)
Jaswir Soldier Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai(2000)
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)
Antara Mali Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! Company (2002), Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003)
1999 Rinke Khanna Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi Jish Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000), Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye(2003), Jhankaar Beats (2003)
Soundarya Sooryavansham
Rachana Banerjee

2000s

Rani Mukerji
Preity Zinta
Kareena Kapoor
Priyanka Chopra
Sushmita Sen
Bipasha Basu
Lara Dutta
Konkona Sen Sharma
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)
Isha Koppikar Fiza Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa(2001),Kya Kool Hai Hum (2005)
2001 Dia Mirza Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Kurbaan (2009)
Kiran Yaadein Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani(2002), Souten: The Other Woman(2006)
Richa Pallod Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein Agnipankh(2004)
Gautami Gadgil Kapoor Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Kuch Naa Kaho(2003), Fanaa(2006),Student of the Year(2012),Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021),De De Pyaar De 2(2025)
Vasundhara Das Monsoon Wedding
Reema Sen Hum Ho Gaye Aapke Jaal: The Trap (2003)
Gracy Singh Lagaan Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
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)
Sameera Reddy Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Darna Mana Hai(2003), Plan(2004), Race(2008), De Dana Dan(2009), Tezz(2012), Naam(2024)
Amrita Rao Ab Ke Baras Main Hoon Na (2004), Vivah (2006), Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), Satyagraha (2013)
Gauri Karnik Sur
Jividha Sharma Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
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)
Anita Hassanandani Kucch To Hai Krishna Cottage(2004)
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 The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Andaaz (2003), 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 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)
Katrina Kaif Boom Namastey London (2007), New York (2009), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Bang Bang! (2014), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Zero (2018), Bharat (2019)
Udita Goswami Paap
2004 Soha Ali Khan Dil Maange More!!! Rang De Basanti (2006)
Meera Jasmine Yuva
Divya Khosla Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo Yaariyan(2014), Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021), Yaariyan 2 (2023), Savi (2024)
Kajal Aggarwal Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Final Cut of Director(2008), Singham(2011), Special 26(2013), Do Lafzon Ki Kahani(2016), Sikandar(2025)
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 Entertainment(2014),Babli Bouncer(2022),Lust Stories 2(2023),Stree 2(2024),Sikandar Ka Muqaddar(2024)
Tanushree Dutta Aashiq Banaya Aapne Bhagam Bhag (2006), Dhol (2007)
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), Krrish 3 (2013), 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
Sameksha Mr. Hot Mr. Kool
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
Rasika Duggal Anwar Manto (2018), Lootcase (2020), Darbaan (2020)
2008 Mrunmayee Deshpande Humne Jeena Seekh Liya
Rukmini Vijayakumar Final Cut of Director
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 Ghajini Ghajini (2008), Ready (2011)
2009 Jacqueline Fernandez Aladin Murder 2 (2011), Kick (2014), Dishoom (2016), Race 3 (2018)
Sadha Love Khichdi
Aditi Rao Hydari Delhi-6 Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), Rockstar (2011), Fitoor (2016), Padmaavat (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

Katrina Kaif
Vidya Balan
Kangana Ranaut
Anushka Sharma
Sonakshi Sinha
Shraddha Kapoor
Parineeti Chopra
Taapsee Pannu
Year Name Debut film Notable films
2010 Aruna Shields Prince
Padmapriya Striker Chef (2017)
Trisha Khatta Meetha
Pooja Kumar Anjaana Anjaani Vishwaroop(2013), Vishwaroop II (2018)
Priyamani Raavan Jawan (2023), Maidaan (2024)
Sonakshi Sinha Dabangg Rowdy Rathore (2012), Lootera (2013), Mission Mangal (2019)
Shraddha Kapoor Teen Patti Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), ABCD 2 (2015), Stree (2018), Chhichhore (2019), Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023), Stree 2 (2024)
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
Pallavi Sharda My Name Is Khan Dus Tola(2010), Heroine(2012), Besharam(2013), Hawaizaada(2015)
2011 Sonnalli Seygall Pyaar Ka Punchnama Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Jai Mummy Di (2020)
Nushrratt Bharuccha Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Dream Girl (2019), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), Chhorii (2021)
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), Dear Zindagi (2016), Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Darlings (2022), Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Esha Gupta Jannat 2 Raaz 3D (2012), Rustom (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019)
Priya Anand English Vinglish Fukrey (2013), Andhadhun (2018)
Veena Malik Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai
Evelyn Sharma From Sydney with Love Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Diana Penty Cocktail Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (2018), Shiddat (2020)
Amy Jackson Ekk Deewana Tha Singh Is Bliing (2015), Freaky Ali (2016), Crakk (2024)
Sunny Leone Jism 2
Sayani Gupta Second Marriage Dot Com Margarita with a Straw (2014), Article 15 (2019)
2013 Elli Avram Mickey Virus
Andrea Jeremiah Vishwaroop Vishwaroop II (2018)
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 Baby (2015), Pink (2016), Manmarziyaan (2018), Badla (2019), Thappad (2020), Haseen Dillruba (2021), Looop Lapeta (2022), Dunki (2023)
Raashii Khanna Madras Cafe Yodha (2024)
Rhea Chakraborty Mere Dad Ki Maruti
Wamiqa Gabbi Sixteen Baby John (2024), Khufiya (2023)
2014 Hasleen Kaur Karle Pyaar Karle
Nora Fatehi Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans Street Dancer 3D (2020)
Rakul Preet Singh Yaariyan De De Pyaar De (2019), Runway 34 (2022)
Erica Fernandes Babloo Happy Hai
Sonali Raut The Xpose
Humaima Malick Raja Natwarlal
Patralekha CityLights
Tara Alisha Berry Mastram
Kriti Sanon Heropanti Dilwale (2015), Raabta (2017), Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Luka Chuppi (2019), Mimi (2021), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), Crew (2024), Do Patti (2024)
Deeksha Seth Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
Nikita Dutta Kabir Singh(2019), The Big Bull (2021)
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)
Anupriya Goenka Bobby Jasoos Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Padmaavat (2018), War (2019)
2015 Bhumi Pednekar Dum Laga Ke Haisha Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Sonchiriya (2019), Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Bala (2019), Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Badhaai Do (2022), Bhakshak (2024)
Ishita Dutta Drishyam Firangi(2017), Blank(2019), Setters(2019), Drishyam 2(2022)
Akshara Haasan Shamitabh
Abhinaya
Madhurima Tuli Baby
Athiya Shetty Hero
Anushka Ranjan Wedding Pullav
Akanksha Puri Calendar Girls
Avani Modi
Kyra Dutt
Ruhi Singh
Satarupa Pyne
Mithila Palkar Karwaan Chopsticks (2019), Tribhanga (2021)
2016 Mawra Hocane Sanam Teri Kasam
Ulka Gupta Traffic Mr. Kabaadi(2017), Simmba (2018), The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond (2026)
Ritika Singh Saala Khadoos InCar(2023)
Sanchana Natarajan
Sayyeshaa Shivaay
Erika Kaar
Shriya Pilgaonkar Fan
Sobhita Dhulipala Raman Raghav 2.0
Pooja Hegde Mohenjo Daro Housefull 4(2019), Cirkus(2022), Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan(2023), Deva(2025), Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai(2026)
Saiyami Kher Mirzya
Kriti Kharbanda Raaz Reboot Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017)
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), Mrs. (2025)
Fatima Sana Shaikh Thugs of Hindostan (2018), Ludo (2020), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)
Zaira Wasim Secret Superstar (2017), The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Suhani Bhatnagar
2017 Mahira Khan Raees
Mehreen Pirzada Phillauri
Aakanksha Singh Badrinath Ki Dulhania Runway 34 (2022)
Parvathy Qarib Qarib Singlle
Saba Qamar Hindi Medium
Anya Singh Qaidi Band
Payal Ghosh Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi
Sajal Aly Mom
Tripti Dimri Poster Boys(2017),Laila Majnu(2018) Bulbbul (2020), Qala (2022) Animal (2023), Bad Newz(2024), Dhadak 2(2025)
Zhu Zhu Tubelight
Isha Talwar
Nidhhi Agerwal Munna Michael
Aishwarya Rajesh Daddy
2018 Malavika Mohanan Beyond the Clouds Yudhra (2024)
Gayathiri Iyer Raid Ghost (2019)
Angira Dhar Love per Square Foot Commando 3 (2019), Runway 34 (2022)
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)
Warina Hussain Loveyatri Yaariyan 2 (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)
Vaidehi Parshurami Simmba
2019 Melissa Raju Thomas Moothon Taish (2020)
Shraddha Srinath Milan Talkies
Shreya Dhanwanthary Why Cheat India
Pooja Sawant Junglee
Tara Sutaria Student of the Year 2 Marjaavaan (2019), Tadap (2021)
Ananya Panday Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Gehraiyaan (2022)
Meenakshi Chaudhary Upstarts
Rukmini Vasanth
Pranutan Bahl Notebook Helmet(2021)
Nithya Menen Mission Mangal
Megha Akash Satellite Shankar Radhe (2021)
Saiee Manjrekar Dabangg 3 Major (2022)
Sharmin Segal Malaal Atithi Bhooto Bhava (2022)
Shivaleeka Oberoi Yeh Saali Aashiqui Khuda Hafiz (2020)
Sahher Bambba Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
Soniya Bansal Naughty Gang
Sumbul Touqeer Article 15

2020s

Kriti Sanon
Kiara Advani
Yami Gautam
Sanya Malhotra
Mrunal Thakur
Tripti Dimri
Sharvari
Rashmika Mandanna
Year Name Debut film Notable films
2020 Arjumman Mughal O Pushpa I Hate Tears
Rukshar Dhillon Bhangra Paa Le
Shirley Setia Maska
Shalini Pandey Bamfaad Jayeshbhai Jordaar(2022)

Maharaj(2024)

Kusha Kapila Ghost Stories
Hina Khan Hacked
Alaya F Jawaani Jaaneman Freddy(2022), U-Turn(2023), Srikanth(2024)
Yogita Bihani AK vs AK
Arushi Sharma Love Aaj Kal Jaadugar (2022)
Sadia Khateeb Shikara Raksha Bandhan(2022), The Diplomat(2025)
Sanjana Sanghi Dil Bechara
Asha Negi Ludo
Pearle Maaney
Rinku Rajguru Unpaused
2021 Jhataleka Tuesdays and Fridays
Shruti Sharma Pagglait
Ashlesha Thakur Jawan (2023)
Anjali Anand Bell Bottom Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani(2023)
Medha Shankr Shaadisthan 12th Fail (2023)
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 Munjya (2024)
Mahima Makwana Antim: The Final Truth
Dimple Hayathi Atrangi Re
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), Chhaava (2025), Sikandar(2025)
Jeniffer Piccinato Ram Setu
Urmila Kothare Thank God
Sonia Rathee Tara vs Bilal Night Encounters (2023), Kapkapiii (2025)
Aneet Padda Salaam Venky Saiyaara (2025)
2023 Riddhi Dogra Lakadbaggha
Mimi Chakraborty Shastry Viruddh Shastry
Anushka Sen Am I Next
Siddhi Idnani The Kerala Story Kapkapiii(2025)
Tanya Maniktala Mumbaikar
Shehnaaz Gill Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Palak Tiwari The Bhootnii (2025)
Avneet Kaur Tiku Weds Sheru
Medha Rana Friday Night Plan
Nayanthara Jawan
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya
Aaliyah Qureishi
Anaswara Rajan Yaariyan 2
Bhagyashri Borse Chandu Champion (2024)
Priya Prakash Varrier Param Sundari (2025)
Alizeh Agnihotri Farrey
Suhana Khan The Archies
Khushi Kapoor Loveyapa (2025), Nadaaniyan (2025)
Aditi "DOT" Saigal
2024 Pratibha Ranta Laapataa Ladies
Nitanshi Goel
Ketika Sharma Vijay 69
Nimisha Sajayan Lantrani
Pashmina Roshan Ishq Vishk Rebound
Ananya Agarwal Maharaj
Janki Bodiwala Shaitaan
Sushrii Shreya Mishraa Ruslaan
Kashika Kapoor Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass
Dhvani Bhanushali Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Anjini Dhawan Binny and Family
Keerthy Suresh Baby John
2025 Rasha Thadani Azaad
Tridha Choudhury Dil Dosti Aur Dogs
Harleen Sethi Be Happy
Sonam Bajwa Housefull 5
Shanaya Kapoor Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
Tanvi Ram Param Sundari
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu Baaghi 4
Khả Ngân Love in Vietnam
Saachi Bindra Mannu Kya ? Karegga
Sara Arjun Dhurandhar
2026 Simar Bhatia Ikkis

See also

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