Every day is a great day for a throwback, especially when it comes to the actresses, who have ruled both Bollywood, as well as our hearts for the longest time. Taking you down the nostalgia lane, here listing five actresses, who gave us some unforgettable performances in the 2000s.
Bipasha Basu in Raaz
Two films old and ready to rule the Bollywood scene, Bipasha Basu’s bold choice of doing a film like ‘Raaz’ (2002) worked in her favour. Her performance in ‘Raaz’ was one to behold and was well received by both, the critics as well as the audience. The actress essayed the character of Sanjana Dhanraj, a woman haunted by the spirit of her husband’s lover and she set the tone for the rest of her career with this film. ‘Raaz’ became the second highest grossing film of that year and celebrates its smashing twenty years anniversary tomorrow.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Fashion
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has always stunned us in every performance. Her portrayal of Meghna Mathur in ‘Fashion’ (2008), who is a small-town girl, dreams of becoming a model and realises the realities of the lifestyle when she reaches the top, was bold and fearless. She received huge acclaim for the film. Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, ‘Fashion’ was also co-produced by himself and Ronnie Screwvala.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Dhoom 2
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sunehri in ‘Dhoom 2’ (2006) brought out her best. We witnessed her in an avatar like we haven’t seen before. The action thriller heist film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Yash Raj Films, saw Aishwarya Rai’s spunkiest best. Co-starring Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra, the film was easily the biggest blockbuster of that year.
Vidya Balan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Who can forget Vidya Balan’s compelling performance in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ (2007)? Flitting between two extreme characters, Avni Chaturvedi and Manjulika, Vidya Balan’s performance in the film is both, critically acclaimed and an audience favourite. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series.
Kareena Kapoor Khan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
The evergreen Poo is definitely one that has gone down in Bollywood history. Can you imagine anybody other than Kareena Kapoor Khan playing that role? We know we can’t! For her sassy portrayal of Poo, Kareena won Best Supporting Actress Award at the 47th Filmfare Awards. ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G)’ (2001) is a cult classic family drama with the best of the star cast, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan and Kajol. Directed by Karan Johar, the film was produced by Dharma Productions.
