6 divas who played iconic yesteryear`s actresses on screen
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Manisha Koirala in Sanju
In Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, Manisha Koirala essayed the role of yesteryear superstar and Sanjay Dutt`s mother Nargis Dutt.
Kangana Ranaut in Thalaivii
Kangana Ranaut took on the challenging role of Jayalalithaa in Thalaivii, showcasing the actress-turned-politician’s journey with a powerful screen presence.
Aishwarya Rai in Iruvar
Directed by Mani Ratnam, Iruvar featured Aishwarya Rai in a dual role—one of which drew inspiration from the iconic actress and political figure Jayalalithaa.
Keerthy Suresh in Mahanati
Telugu cinema’s beloved Mahanati saw Keerthy Suresh deliver an extraordinary performance as the legendary actress Savitri.
Vidya Balan in The Dirty Picture
In one of the most celebrated performances of her career, Vidya Balan brought to life the fiery and fearless Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture.
Nargis Fakhri in Azhar
Nargis Fakhri portrayed Sangeeta Bijlani, an actress and the second wife of cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin in his biopic.
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