In our series of the best lists of the decade, we bring to you our list of the 10 best actresses of the decade. These ladies have been path breaking, box office ruling divas, who have done mainstream as well as hat ke films. Take a look!
She ruled the decade and is still the most wanted property. She's often cited by the media as the most beautiful woman in the world. Model, Miss India (World), actress, superstar, winner of several awards, Aishwarya has worked in many International projects as well as Bollywood biggies.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal, Josh, Devdas, Guru, Raavan, Provoked, Bride and Prejudice, to name a few. Coming up are Guzarish, Action Replay.
Kajol is highly regarded as one of India's most successful and talented actresses. Born into a family of tainted actresses, Kajol has carried the family reputation to new heights.
Baazigar. Ye Dillagi, Karan Arjun, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Fanaa, My Name Is Khan. She is now working on a remake of the Hollywood movie Stepmom (1998); she will be seen alongside Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.
Model- actress with the cute Brit accent, it's kinda delightful that the Indian audiences have accepted Kat, firangi accent and all!
Boom, Sarkaar, maine Pyar Kyon Kiya, Apne, Partner, Welcome, Race, Singh Is Kinng, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti are some of her hit films. She is currently filming for Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan along with Akshay Kumar, which is set to release on 24 December 2010.
Mukherji comes from a film-oriented family of Bengali origin. A bombshell of talent, she combines sweetness with an earthy sex appeal.
Ghulam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bichhoo, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Saathiya, Yuva, Black, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Dil Bole Hadippa! Are her major films. She's currently filming No One Killed Jessica.
She created shock waves when she demanded 'Are you a virgin?' from SRK in her debut film, Dil Se. Thereafter, she did Soldier, Kya Kehna, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Salaam Namaste.
In addition to movie acting, Zinta has written a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia, is a regular stage performer, and along with ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia she is a co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kings XI Punjab.
The former Miss World, made her acting debut with the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. She made her Bollywood film debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and followed it with the hit Andaaz, for which she won a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.
Her significant fims are Aitraaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Krrish and Don - The Chase Begins Again, Dostana, Kaminey. Chopra earned a Filmfare Best Actress Award and a National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a model in Fashion. Chopra is currently working on Sajid Nadiadwala's Anjaana Anjaani and Vishal Bharadwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf.
Winner of the Ford's Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest for 1996, Basu made her film debut in Abbas Mustan's Ajnabee. Her major films were Raaz, Jism, Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno, No Entry, Corporate, Pankh and Lamhaa .
In 2010 Bipasha launched her fitness video cd BB Love Yourself. Right now she's filming for Dum Maro Dum, Aakrosh.
Bebo, the darling of the media, has received five Filmfare Awards and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films.
Her significant films are Refugee, Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Yuva, Dev, Fida, Omkara, ab We Met, Kurbaan,3 Idiots. Awaited are, We Are Family, agent Vinod, Ra.1
She made her Bollywood debut in 2006 in Gangster. She won both a Filmfare and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a troubled model in Fashion (2008).
Her significant movies are Woh Lamhe, Life in a... Metro, Raaz - The Mystery Continues, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. Awaited are Knock Out, Tanu Weds Manu.
She made the Indian audiences take notice of her beauty and talent in the old world portrayal of a traditional Bengali girl in Parineeta.
Her performance in which earned her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award as well as her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination. Her major films were Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiya, Paa, and Ishqiya. Awaited are, Chand Bhai, No One Killed Jessica.