MY FAVOURITE INDIAN ACTRESSES
by Krista2016 | created - 30 Oct 2021 | updated - 1 month ago | Public
1. Sai Pallavi
Actress | Premam
Sai Pallavi is an actress and dancer who has established her presence in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. Pallavi was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, to Senthamarai Kannan and Radha Kannan. She has a younger sister named Pooja Kannan, who is also an actor.
Pallavi grew up in Coimbatore and...
2. Kajal Aggarwal
Actress | Thuppakki
Kajal made her acting debut in the 2004 Hindi film, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004), as a minor supporting role as the friend of lead actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Telugu film Chandamama (2007) became her first major successful film. In "Magadheera (2009)" which was the biggest blockbuster of all time...
3. Nithya Menen
Actress | Mersal
Nithya Menen, born on 8th April, 1988 is a pan India film actor who appears in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films and shows. Having established herself as an actor par excellence, Nithya was born and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka and still resides there. Her parents ,who were also ...
4. Nayanthara
Actress | Jawan
Nayantara was born as Diana Mariam Kurien in a Malayali Nasrani (Syrian Christian) family to an Indian Army Officer father, Kurien Kodiyattu, and Omana Kurien, in Bangalore, Karnataka. She has a brother, Leno, who resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
After her father's retirement the family ...
5. Kangana Ranaut
Actress | Queen
Kangana was born on 23 March 1987 in Bhambla, near Manali, which is in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Her dad Amardeep is a businessman and her mom Asha is a schoolteacher. She has two sisters and a younger brother. Her grandfather was an IAS Office. She spent her childhood in Dehra Dunand...
6. Jyotika
Actress | Chandramukhi
Jyothika Saravanan, an acclaimed Indian actress and film producer, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, predominantly gracing Tamil films while making notable appearances in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Widely recognized for her versatile talent, she has earned numerous ...
7. Tabu
Actress | Andhadhun
Tabu is an Indian actress. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali-language films, as well as one American film. She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, and holds the record for the most wins of Filmfare's...
8. Paoli Dam
Actress | Bulbbul
Paoli Dam is an Indian television and film actress who started her career in Bengali tv serials. Dam completed her early education at Loreto school, after which she attended Vidyasagar College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta and pursued a degree in chemistry. She then pursued her ...
9. Koyel Mallick
Actress | M.L.A. Fatakesto
Koyel Mallick was born on April 28, 1982 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She is an actress, known for M.L.A. Fatakesto (2006), Hemlock Society (2012) and Minister Fatakesto (2007). She has been married to Nishpal Singh since February 1, 2013. They have one child.
10. Manju Warrier
Actress | Asuran
Manju Warrier is an Indian actress, producer, classical dancer, and playback singer who appears in Malayalam cinema.
Warrier completed her primary education in Nagercoil at CSI Matriculation Higher Secondary School. After her father's transfer to Kannur, she continued her education there at Chinmaya...
11. Rani Mukerji
Actress | Black
Rani Mukerji is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Noted for her versatility, she is the recipient of multiple accolades, including seven Filmfare Awards. Mukerji has featured in listings of the highest-paid actresses of the 2000s.
Mukerji make her debut in her father directorial Bengali ...
12. Kajol
Actress | Fanaa
Kajol Devgn is a well-known Bollywood actress known for her exceptional performances on screen. She attended St. Joseph's Convent School in Panchgani and was actively involved in extra-curricular activities such as dancing. In her early teens, Kajol was supposed to make her debut as an actress in a...
13. Anushka Shetty
Actress | Bãhubali 2: The Conclusion
Anushka Shetty is an Indian Film Actress. She was also a Yoga Instructor and has trained under yoga guru Bharat Thakur.
This tall and gorgeous beauty debuted in the 2005 Telugu film Super starring Nagarjuna which was super hit at box office. Later her performance in Vikramarkudu make her noticeable....
14. Trisha Krishnan
Actress | 96
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films. She speaks Tamil, English, Hindi, and French. She studied at Church Park, India and Ethiraj College, India. She is an only child and she lives with her parents and her grandmother. She was introduced into the ...
15. Amala Paul
Actress | Mynaa
Amala Paul is an Indian film actress, who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. After appearing in supporting roles in a few low budget ventures, she was acclaimed for the portrayal of a controversial character in the film, Sindhu Samaveli. Despite the failure of that film, Amala became noted...
16. Shruti Haasan
Actress | 7aum Arivu
Shruti Kamal Haasan is an India Film actress and singer and the daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur. She has studied at Abacus in Chennai, until 10th grade, when she moved to Mumbai to study psychology at St Andrew's College.
She debuted as a child artist in "Hey Ram" in the ...
17. Bhavana
Actress | Chithiram Pesuthadi
Karthika Menon, better known by her stage name Bhavana, is a versatile Indian actress acclaimed for her contributions to the Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil film industries. Born in Thissur, Kerala, Bhavana is the daughter of assistant cinematographer G. Balchandran and Pushpa. Her journey began at ...
18. Regina Cassandra
Actress | Rocket Boys
Regina Cassandra is an actress, known for Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Jyo Achyutananda (2016), Maanagaram (2017) and Awe! (2018). As of 2018, she appeared in 25 films, and 4 more are in progress. Also, she did a few short films and a music video.
Regina was ...
19. Sneha
Actress | Achchamundu! Achchamundu!
Sneha is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Telegu film industries. Born into a Telegu family, her father is a businessman, and her mother is a housewife. Her birth name is Suhasini Rajaram Naidu, but she rose to fame as Sneha.
After her birth, the family shifted to ...
20. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Actress | Eega
Samantha, an Indian actress, works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She was born on 28 April 1987 and grew up in Pallavaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Born to Telugu and Malayali parents, she comes from a modest background and started modeling as a part-time job.
She started her ...
21. Parvathy Thiruvothu
Actress | Charlie
Trained as a Bharatnatyam dancer, Parvathy is a south Indian actress. She has worked in Malayalam movies like Take Off, Charlie, Koode, Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Notebook among others. Parvathy has received accolades for her role as Sameera in the acclaimed movie Take Off including the ...
22. Swastika Mukherjee
Actress | Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
Swastika Mukherjee is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bengali and Hindi movies and TV series. She hails from a Bengali household; she spent her childhood living with her parents and her younger sister, Ajopa. Her father, Santu Mukherjee, is a famous actor in Hindi and Bengali cinema.
...
23. Vidya Balan
Actress | Kahaani
Vidya was born in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her family consists of her dad, P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel; mom - a home-maker, and an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar. She also has an aunt by the name of Raji Raju.
The Balan family re-located to live at Road No. 11, ...
24. Kavya Madhavan
Actress | Khaddama
Kavya Madhavan, the acclaimed Indian film actress, hails from the picturesque village of Nileshwaram in the Kasargod district of Kerala, India. Born to parents P. Madhavan and Shyamala, she spent her formative years immersed in academics at Nileswaram Rajas High School while also showcasing her ...
25. Keerthy Suresh
Actress | Mahanati
Keerthy Suresh is an actress from the Indian film industry who is mainly seen in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam movies.
Suresh is the daughter of actress Menaka and producer G. Suresh Kumar. Producer Revathy Sureshkumar is her elder sister.
Suresh did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Pattom, ...
26. Genelia Deshmukh
Actress | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Genelia D'Souza is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. She was recognized ...
27. Mamta Mohandas
Actress | King
Mamtha Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer who predominantly works in Malayalam films along with a few Tamil and Telugu productions. She has won several accolades including two Filmfare Awards South, for Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu in 2006 and for Best Actress in ...
28. Konkona Sen Sharma
Actress | Omkara
Konkona Sen Sharma is an awarding winning actress and the daughter of the celebrated actress and director Aparna Sen. Konkona is regarded as one of the most respected actresses in Bollywood with her memorable performances right from Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) to Page 3 (2005), from Omkara (2006) to ...
29. Urvashi
Actress | Soorarai Pottru
Urvashi is a prominent South Indian actress known for her versatile performances in the Indian film industry. Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Urvashi's full name is Kavitha Ranjini.
Urvashi made her acting debut at a young age and quickly rose to fame with her exceptional acting skills ...
30. Saranya Ponvannan
Actress | Ennamo Nadakkudhu
Saranya Ponvannan born in Kerala, India, is a renowned Indian actress celebrated for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Hailing from a Christian family, she is the daughter of A. B. Raj, a prolific director in Malayalam cinema with a remarkable portfolio of over 75 films.
Saranya ...
31. Tamannaah Bhatia
Actress | Bãhubali: The Beginning
Tamanna Bhatia is an Indian film actress born in Mumbai, India. She made her acting debut in 2005 with Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005).
Also in 2005, she made her Telugu debut with movie Sree (2005). In 2006, she appeared in her first Tamil film, Kedi (2006). In 2007, she starred in two ...
32. Ananya
Actress | Naadodigal
Ananya made her acting debut in Malayalam with Positive (2008) and at the same year she rose to fame in her debut Tamil film Naadodigal, which was a high commercial success. She was well appreciated for her role in the film. The film Shikkar alongside Mohanlal, gave her a big break in Malayalam. ...
33. Darshana Rajendran
Actress | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
Darshana Rajendran is an Indian actress in the Malayalam film industry. Darshana debuted her acting career in the 2014 Malayalam film John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu (2014). She then acted in Samarpanam (2017) and Tamil movie Kavan (2017). Mayaanadhi (2017) directed by Aashiq Abu gave her a break and...
34. Lijo Mol Jose
Actress | Jai Bhim
Lijo Mol Jose was born in 1992 in Idukki, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Jai Bhim (2021), Sivappu Manjal Pachai (2019) and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).
35. Rajisha Vijayan
Actress | Jai Bhim
Rajisha Vijayan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil films. Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, Vijayan graduated from Amity University in Noida with a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.
Before beginning her acting journey, Vijayan hosted Susi's Code, a music chat show, ...
36. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Actress | Vikram Vedha
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is an actress and director in the Indian film industry. She has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films.
Sarathkumar spent the early years of her life in Chennai.
She was a student at St. Michael's Academy in the city. She enrolled at Hindustan Arts and ...
37. Aishwarya Rajesh
Actress | Kanaa
Aishwarya Rajesh is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in leading roles primarily in Tamil cinema. She started her career as Anchor in a famous comedy show called Asathapovadhu Yaru on Sun TV. After winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada, she made her debut in Avargalum Ivargalum (2011) ...
38. Aditi Rao Hydari
Actress | Padmaavat
Aditi Rao Hydari was born in 1986 in Hyderabad, from two royal lineages, that of Sir Akbar Hydari and J. Rameshwar Rao the erstwhile Raja of Wanaparthy.
A classical Bharatanatyam dancer, she made her acting debut with Sharada Ramanathan's acclaimed film Sringaram and rose to fame after her ...
39. Nivetha Thomas
Actress | Gentleman
Nivetha Thomas is an actress who works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Thomas completed her schooling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School. She graduated from SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a Bachelor's in Architecture.
Her career started ...
40. Raima Sen
Actress | Baishe Srabon
Raima Sen was born on November 11, 1979 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for 22 Shey Shraban (2011), Nishijapon (2005) and Tarikh (2018).
41. Rakul Preet Singh
Actress | Chhatriwali
Rakul Preet Singh is an Indian actress and model who works mainly in the south Indian film industry. She has also appeared in some Tamil, Bollywood and Kannada movies. In a short space of time, Rakul Preet Singh has established herself as one of the leading Telugu film actresses. Rakul Preet Singh ...
42. Catherine Tresa
Actress | Madras
Catherine Tresa Alexander, or Catherine Tresa, is a model and an actress predominantly working in the Telugu and Tamil industry. She has acted in more than 20 South Indian films.
Tresa did her schooling in Dubai and moved to India after 12th grade. She studied at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She...
43. Anu Emmanuel
Actress | Majnu
Anu Emmanuel is a South Indian actress who is better known as her stage name "Anu". She was born on March 28, 1997, in the USA to Thankachan Emmanuel and Nimmy Emmanuel. Anu started her career as a model and did a lot of TV commercial ads. After that, In 2016, with the film Action Hero Biju, she ...
44. Lakshmi Menon
Actress | Sundara
Lakshmi Menon is a prominent actress and model in Indian Cinema, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Born to Dubai-based artist Ramakrishnan and dance teacher Usha Menon in Kochi, Kerala, Lakshmi's early life was rooted in the rich cultural ...
45. Madonna Sebastian
Actress | Leo
Madonna Sebastian is an Indian actress and singer who appears mainly in Malayalam and Tamil films. She made her cinematic debut in the 2015 Malayalam film, Premam. Also known for her work in Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) and King Liar (2016). Her participation in popular Malayalam musical program ...
46. Lavanya Tripathi
Actress | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
Lavanya Tripathi is an actress, known for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) and Maayavan (2017). She made her feature film debut with the 2012 Telugu film Andala Rakshasi, after a friend suggested her to attend the audition for the role. She earned critical acclaim for her ...
47. Priyamani
Actress | The Family Man
Priyamani is an established actress in the South Indian film industry. She grew up in Bangalore, completed her schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School and later went to Bishop Cotton Woman's College.
Right from student life, Priyamani was enthusiastic about extracurricular activities. As a ...
48. Ritu Varma
Actress | Pelli Choopulu
Ritu Varma is an Indian film actress from Telangana who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She is best known for her performance in the short film Anukokunda and the movie Pelli Choopulu, which elevated her into overnight fame. She received Nandi Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Critics ...
49. Raashi Khanna
Actress | Madras Cafe
Raashi Khanna is a popular name in the Indian film Industry. She made her debut with the Hindi film Madras Cafe which was released in 2013. John Abraham was her co-star. The beautiful actress made her Tamil debut with Imaikka Nodigal in 2018, in which she shared the screen space with Atharvaa and ...
50. Aishwarya Lekshmi
Actress | Mayaanadhi
Aishwarya Lekshmi began acting in 2017 and is quite famous in the industry with her recent roles. She did her schooling at Holy Angels' Convent Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram and Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School in Thrissur. She studied medical science and earned ...
51. Rashmika Mandanna
Actress | Animal
Rashmika Mandanna (Born on 5th April 1996) is an Indian actress who has and is working in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi films and is rightly been called, 'Pan-India Actress'. She enjoys a huge fanbase across the nation and has been bestowed with the title, 'National Crush of India'.
Rashmika's ...
52. Shraddha Srinath
Actress | Vikram Vedha
Shraddha Rama Srinath, better known as Shraddha Srinath, is an Indian actress working in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil cinema.
Srinath grew up across India, living in cities including Bhopal, Belagavi, and Dharchula. Her family often moved because of her father's position in the Indian Army. She ...
53. Saiyami Kher
Actress | Mirzya
Saiyami Kher is an Indian actress and model who made her debut in the Hindi film industry. Saiyami comes from a prominent film and sports background. She is the granddaughter of Usha Kiran, a renowned Marathi actress, and the niece of Tanvi Azmi, a prominent Bollywood actress.
Saiyami Kher gained ...
54. Aparna Balamurali
Actress | Soorarai Pottru
Aparna Balamurali is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. She completed her schooling at the Devamatha CMI Public School in Thrissur. She then went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the Global Institute of Architecture located in Palakkad, Kerala.
...
55. Anumol K. Manoharan
Actress | Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte
Anumol K. Manoharan was born on December 24, 1987 in India. She is an actress, known for Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte (2020), Whine and The Teacher (2022).
56. Shriya Pilgaonkar
Actress | Fan
Shriya Pilgaonkar is an actress and is the only child of Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar, both actors by profession.
Pilgaonkar learned Kathak as a child. She trained as a professional swimmer and competed at the state level, winning gold medals in the under-7 and under-9 categories.
She ...
57. Andrea Jeremiah
Music_department | Thuppakki
Andrea Jeremiah is a multifaceted talent in the world of Indian entertainment, recognized as a Tamil playback singer, film actress, and model. Her journey in the film industry has seen her contribute significantly as both an actress and a renowned playback singer.
In the realm of acting, Andrea has ...
58. Preethi Asrani
Actress | Yashoda
Preethi Asrani is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films and television industry. She played the lead role in the Tamil soap opera Minnale on Sun TV. She debuted as a lead actress with Pressure Cooker and starred in the critically acclaimed Ayothi.
Asrani is a Sindhi from ...
59. Anna Ben
Actress | Kumbalangi Nights
Anna Ben was born on August 7, 1999 in Kochi, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Kappela (2020) and Helen (2019).
60. Ridhi Dogra
Actress | Jawan
Riddhi Dogra is a popular face of Indian television. She completed her education at the Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi. After that, she attended Kamala Nehru College and graduated with a degree in Psychology (Honours).
Dogra was a dancer and a part of the Shiamak Dawar Dance Institute. Soon...
61. Madhoo
Actress | Roja
Madhoo was born in the Malini household on March 26th. Her dad's name is Raghunath, who is the brother of Bollywood actress Hema Malini. Her mom's name is Renuka. She was taught Bharat Natyam by her mom. Madhoo lost her mom to Cancer when she was just 13 years old.
Treating her aunt as her role ...
62. Jaya Ahsan
Actress | Chorabali
One of the most celebrated actresses of Bangladesh, Jaya Ahsan is a force to be reckoned with. For more than two decades she has been the powerhouse of Bangladeshi cinema and the face of it all over the world. She is the only Bangladeshi actor who has won three Filmfare Awards and four National ...
63. Kalyani Priyadarshan
Actress | Maanaadu
Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress known for her roles in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films. She is the daughter of renowned director Priyadarshan and actress Lizy and has a younger brother. Priyadarshan attended Lady Andal School in Chennai for her schooling and earned a bachelor's degree ...
64. Anaswara Rajan
Actress | Super Sharanya
Anaswara Rajan was born on September 8, 2002 in Karivellur, Kannur, Kerala. She is an actress and talent agent, known for Super Sharanya (2022), Abraham Ozler (2024) and Thugs (2023).
65. Mrunal Thakur
Actress | Love Sonia
Mrunal Thakur is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi television and films. She began acting through television and was best known for her role in the serial, Kumkum Bhagya.
Thakur first entered films with her performance in the Marathi film, Vitti Dandu (2014). Soon after,...
66. Nyla Usha
Actress | Porinju Mariam Jose
Nyla Usha was born on March 25, 1984 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Porinju Mariyam Jose (2019), King of Kotha (2023) and Lucifer (2019). She is married to Rona Rajan .
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