7 Forgotten Bollywood Actresses You Must Know

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 24, 2024

Antara Mali

Antara Mali began her acting career in the 1999 Prema Katha movie that was directed by Ram Gopal Varma. She was well known for her great performances and made her mark in movies including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Company, and Road.

Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza won the Miss Asia Pacific in 2000 and made her cinematic debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. On behalf of this movie, she earned a nomination for Best Female Debut at the Zee Cine Awards. You can see her in many supporting roles like Parineeta or Dus Fight Club.

Namrata Shirodkar

Namrata Shirodkar made her debut in a super hit film with a small role named Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai in 1998. She is mainly seen in a supporting role in many movies. Her films such as Hera Pheri and Pukar did well too.

Gracy Singh

Gracy Singh is popularly known for her portraying role as Gauri in Lagaan. With Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain or Hu Tu Tu, she initiated her acting career. Her blockbuster films include Munnabhai M.B.B.S.

Nethra Raghuraman

Nethra Raghuraman is immensely known for her movies such as Bhopal Express and Thakshak in 1999. She received the Best Female Newcomer award at Star Screen Awards in 2000. She was the winner of the popular TV show Khataron Ke Khiladi.

Aarti Chhabria

Aarti Chhabria showcased in Lajja fil in 2001 and she also acted in films including Tum Se Aacha Kaun Hai or Akansha.

Lisa Ray

Lisa Ray is a Canadian actress who appeared in an advertisement for Bombay Dyeing. She made her poetry in the movie Kasoor in 2001 and Deepa Mehta cast her in Hollywood and Bollywood in 2002.

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