5 newcomer actresses choosing roles with substance

5 newcomer actresses choosing powerful roles over commercial Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Nandini Shah Published Apr 01, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Wamiqa Gabbi She stood out with strong projects like Khufiya and Jubilee. With Bhooth Bangla, she proves her versatility and ability to take on characters across genres [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Shiv Jyoti Rajput With Fateh, Special Ops 1.5, and JNU, she is associating herself with narratives that are intense and socially driven, choosing roles that offer depth [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Medha Shankar She made an impact with 12th Fail, where her emotionally rich performance stood out. With Ginny Wedss Sunny 2, she continues to lean towards roles with depth [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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