Bollywood actresses have redefined the meaning of ‘heroine’ by soaring past the rigid norms of glamour and conventionality and taking a big leap by performing action sequences. From combat stunts to bringing in the big guns, here’s looking at actresses who’ve shed the layer of glamour to embrace grit and intensity on-screen.
Triptii Dimri: O’ Romeo
Audiences know her as the lovestruck Laila, but Triptii Dimri explored the action shade in her latest release, O’ Romeo. She raised the stakes of the plot by performing action sequences, handling the gun, and even engaging in chase sequences. This was the Triptii Dimri that the audiences had never seen before, and honestly, she added another feather to her cap of versatility by taking a detour from the glamour and embracing grit and poise.
Kriti Sanon: Ganapath
Kriti Sanon performed heavy-duty action sequences in Ganapath, those that involved nunchucks. The actress engaged in adrenaline-fueled bike ride sequences and fighting goons with guns, adding another layer of allure to the film as well as her trajectory as a performer.
Alia Bhatt: Jigra
The college girl Shanaya was no more impressed with glamour in Jigra! Alia Bhatt shed layers of the past to perform spine-chilling action sequences in the quest to save her brother, Vedang Raina. Unlike the stylized and slow-motion stunts, Alia Bhatt brought an angry young woman in action, focusing on high-stakes, physical and gritty action.
Bhumi Satish Pednekkar: Daldal
Bhumi Satish Pednekkar stepped into the shoes of an ambitious cop for the first time in her latest OTT release, Daldal, a psychological crime thriller. The actress performed several shooting sequences and chase sequences with such conviction that it brought incredible believability to her portrayal. Audiences have always loved her in intense roles, and this time, Bhumi truly soared past expectations by returning to the intriguing genre.
Rani Mukerji: Mardaani
Throughout the Mardaani franchise, Rani Mukerji showed everyone that she carries a rough and tough energy, contrary to her previous body of work. In Mardaani, the actress plays senior inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy and impresses everyone with crisp action instances, shooting sequences, and bringing in the rage as a gritty female cop.
Bollywood has evolved with these actresses stepping into the action space. And going by the grit they’re embracing, it surely seems like they have just started!
