Alia Bhatt, Mrunal Thakur to Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Fiery Leading Ladies Who Are Conquering Spaces Across Genres

Leading ladies of Indian cinema are no longer confined to the traditional tropes of films; neither are they restricted to the predictability of romance. Actresses are honing versatility by stepping into intense territories including action, all while keeping the charm of romance quite intact. Here’s looking at female performers who are conquering spaces across genres and are definitely showing no signs of slowing down.

Mrunal Thakur: Mrunal Thakur placed herself as a national sensation when she struck an emotional chord with an unforgettable performance in Sita Ramam, making the audience feel the innocence of love. She brought in the big guns with Dacoit by performing action sequences, tickled the audience’s funny bones with Son of Sardaar 2, kept viewers on the edge of their seats with Love Sonia and offered the audience a breather from actioners with her latest rom-com, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

Alia Bhatt: When it comes to tapping into a variety of genres, Alia Bhatt is a force to be reckoned with. Be it igniting patriotism through Raazi, turning her action mode on in Alpha, bringing pure savagery in Darlings and Gangubai Kathiawadi or stealing everyone’s breath away in Highway, the National Award-winning Alia Bhatt has clearly emerged as an all-rounder performer.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a versatile powerhouse, and there are no two ways about it. Be it establishing herself as an undefeated actress through a glorious Hindi filmography with titles like Aitraaz, Dil Dhadakne Do, Mary Kom, to rising as a global icon with projects like Citadel, Heads of State, Quantico and others – the National Award-winning star is reigning like the cinematic queen she is.

Deepika Padukone: Deepika Padukone has created a filmography that needs no definition. Be it serving a cult debut with Om Shanti Om, to performing action in Pathaan, going all tropical with the romantic-comedy Cocktail, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, venturing into historic drama with Padmaavat or Bajirao Mastani, Padukone’s work screams flamboyance.

Kiara Advani: Kiara Advani has soared past the confines of the girl-next-door energy. Right from playing a soft girl in Kabir Singh to a female force in Shershaah, or transitioning into a full-fledged action role in War 2, or bringing chills down the spine with her upcoming ambitious film, Toxic, Kiara Advani is locked in with her versatility.

These actresses are the flagbearers of the new-age heroines of Indian cinema, and they know it!