7 actresses whose iconic characters became household names

Priyanka Chopra as Jhilmil in Barfi

Priyanka Chopra’s portrayal of Jhilmil remains most courageous performances in Hindi cinema. Jhilmil’s innocence plus emotional purity left a lasting impact

Kareena Kapoor as Geet in Jab We Met

With her infectious energy, unapologetic confidence, plus heartfelt vulnerability, Geet became a symbol of self belief plus emotional honesty

Alia Bhatt as Rani in Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

With her sharp dialogue delivery plus emotional depth, Rani became a voice for modern women who honour roots while embracing independence

Shraddha Kapoor as Aarohi in Aashiqui 2

Her soulful performance, complemented by memorable music, made Aarohi a symbol of selfless love plus quiet determination

Rakul Preet Singh as Ayesha in De De Pyaar De 2

The character stood out for representing contemporary relationships with sensitivity, making Ayesha a relatable figure for today’s generation

Deepika Padukone as Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Deepika Padukone brought depth plus relatability to Naina, a character that reflected personal growth, ambition, plus emotional maturity

Kriti Sanon as Bitti in Bareilly Ki Barfi

Kriti Sanon’s Bitti represented small town confidence, honesty, plus unapologetic individuality. Her spirited performance gave voice to young women