List of Hindi film actresses
Given below is a list of notable actresses [1] who have starred in Hindi cinema, the commercial Hindi language film industry based chiefly in Maharashtra. The following are some of the most popular Indian actresses of their decades[a]:
1920s
Year | Name | Debut film | Image |
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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
Year | Name | Debut film | Image |
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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
Year | Name | Debut film | Notable films | Image |
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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
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Year | Name | Debut film | Notable Films | Image |
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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
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Year | Name | Debut film | Notable films | Image |
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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
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Year | Name | Debut film | Notable films | Image |
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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 | Sharabi (1984), Sanjog (1985), Swarag Se Sunder (1986) | ||
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
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Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films | Image |
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1981 | Anita Raj | Prem Geet | ||
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 | |||
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) | ||
1984 | Madhuri Dixit | Abodh | Tezaab (1988), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Devdas (2002), Aaja Nachle (2007), 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 | |||
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
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2000s
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2010s
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2020s
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Notes
- ^ Each actress given in the picture box is a recipient of National Film Award for Best Actress and/or Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
References
- ^ "Top 35 Bollywood Actresses of 21st Century | Upcoming Bollywood Movies". Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.