Janhvi Kapoor, Nitanshi Goel To Aditi Bhatia, Meet Bollywood’s Young And Fearless Actresses Who Are Rewriting Success On Their Own Terms

Actresses in Hindi cinema once considered playing a quintessential Bollywood heroine in a commercial film their ultimate dream. But in recent years, many actresses have challenged those norms with films that have created an impact and made a difference, without playing it safe. They have portrayed the harsh realities of the real world on screen and made a place in the audience’s hearts through their skills and storytelling in those films.

Trailblazing Actresses Defying Bollywood’s Old Norms

Adah Sharma: The Kerala Story

When The Kerala Story was released, audiences had low expectations, but the film’s storyline resonated so strongly that it became a blockbuster and one of the highest-grossing female-led films of all time. Adah Sharma portrayed her character, a young girl pushed into the dark world of terrorism, with the perfect blend of innocence and intensity. Her act received appreciation and gave her the recognition that she had been working towards for so many years.

Nitanshi Goel: Laapataa Ladies

In her first film, Nitanshi Goel demonstrated command of her craft. At 17 years old, the actress played Phool, a character stranded from her husband after an accident, and brought flair and depth to the role that resonated with the audience. The film even made it as India’s entry to the Oscars and brought home many awards for Nitanshi.

⁠Janhvi Kapoor: Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Today, Janhvi Kapoor is one of the most sought-after leading actresses in Hindi cinema, but early on in her career, she chose to go an unconventional path. With her second film, Janhvi took on the role of an Air Force officer in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. The way she brought the role alive showed the audience her range as an actor. She followed it with more character-driven roles in films like Good Luck Jerry and Milli.

⁠Aditi Bhatia: The Kerala Story 2

Actress Aditi Bhatia is set to begin her Bollywood journey this month with The Kerala Story 2, and instead of choosing for a light-hearted film, she chose the intense drama Kerala Story 2 to start her film career. The actress plays a young, innocent girl in the film whose life is upended after being lured into a dangerous, deceptive marriage. With a strong acting background behind her, Aditi is set to bring authenticity and intensity on screen with her role.

Radhikka Madan: Pataakha

Over the years, Radhikka Madan has made diverse choices in her career, and it began with her first film on screen. In Pataakha, the actress chose an unconventional debut, playing a rugged village girl who is loud, short-tempered, and violent at times. The unexpected entry in Bollywood established Radhikka as an artiste. This led to diverse films like Angrezi Medium, Shiddat, Sarfira, and more.

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