Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif to Triptii Dimri: Actresses that went de-glam to essay powerful roles – Firstpost

Time and again, our Bollywood actresses have shattered the stereotype of appearing in layers of makeup to impress audiences with their beauty. In today’s time, they have embraced challenging roles that soar past the borders of glamour, only to showcase their acting range and versatility. Here are 7 actresses who opted for bare appearances.

Rani Mukerji - Black

Rani Mukerji’s performance in Black was stripped entirely of glamour, and it simply leaned towards body language and expressions. The actress, known for her classic versatility, disappeared behind the role in a way that showed true beauty lies in emotional honesty and effort.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas - Barfi

In Barfi, Priyanka Chopra completely shed her glamorous image to embrace an innocent character filled with emotions. With minimal makeup, unstyled hair and a portrayal deeply internalised, the actress brought Jhilmil to life like no other actress could bring justice to!

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Alia Bhatt - Highway

Highway marked a turning point for Alia Bhatt, wherein she left behind the gloss to invite messy hair, minimal makeup and a sense of vulnerability that spoke volumes. The actress allowed her expressions to speak so loudly that they shed light on her character’s inner conflicts and struggles, and it was then that the audience began to see her as a serious performer.

Anushka Sharma - NH10

Anushka Sharma chose grit over glamour with NH10, marking a bold step in her career. She shouldered the film by taking a detour from the bling, entering a space of bruises, blood - but being fearless. And the actress won hearts for attaching a fresh meaning to the ‘heroine’ of presently.

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Triptii Dimri - O’ Romeo

Triptii Dimri is coming up with O’ Romeo, wherein she embraces a muted and understated space to let her acting and expressions take center stage. The recently released teaser and song gives a generous peek into the emotional depth her character holds. There’s no glamorous distraction, just a performance driven by understanding and realism.

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Katrina Kaif - Raajneeti

Katrina Kaif embraced restraint and emotional layers in Raajneeti. The actress traded the glitz and glamour for simplicity, proving that subtlety can speak much more than glitter and drama. Her de-glam approach allowed her emotional arc to take center stage, and she pulled it off like no one else.

Shraddha Kapoor - Haider

In Haider, the actress took a step back from her girl-next-door image only to bring quiet strength as Arshia. With minimal makeup and subtle presence, Shraddha added momentum to the story, unveiling a serious side of her acting skills.

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