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Barah By Barah trailer is out now

Gaurav Madan is making his directorial debut. Prior to this, he has helmed three short films, and now he is embarking on a film project with a distinctive concept. The narrative revolves around a photographer hailing from Varanasi, who captures images of deceased individuals at the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. The Barah By Barah film is scheduled to release on 24 March 2024. The film has already won several awards, including Best Film at FIPRESCI India, Best Director at the Pune International Film Festival and Best Indian Feature Film at Diorama IFF. The film also stars a lot of talented actors including Harish Khanna, Gyanendra Tripathi, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Akash Sinha.   Read More - The new look of Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa starrer Phule has been released. - The film Luv You Shankar, starring Shreyas Tanisha Mukherjee, has officially released. - The ultimate guide to Tillu Square: A must-watch film for romantic crime comedy fanatics - Psychological thriller Kartam Bhugtam is set to hit the big screen on May 17, 2024, showcasing the concept of karma and its repercussions. - The suspense surrounding Divya Khosla's 'Savi: A Bloody Housewife' has been further heightened by the teaser directed by Abhinay Deo. - Savi: A Bloody Housewife: The 2nd teaser for the upcoming Bollywood film "Savi" directed by Abhinay Deo just dropped. - Bilingual 'Man of Steel: Sardaar' motion poster released - Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit Teaser Out Now - Murder in Mahim Review: The Murder In Mahim series captivates readers with its elements of mystery, intrigue, and unexpected twists, fully engaging them in a complex case. - The arrival of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' in India is scheduled for tomorrow. Read the full article

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The Broken News Season 2: Can Idealism Beat Clickbait?

Calling all news addicts! The wait is over! The trailer for season two of ZEE5 Global's hit Bollywood show "The Broken News" is here, and it promises an epic showdown. Get ready for a clash between idealistic journalism and the dark side of sensational news! Mark your calendars for May 3rd, because this drama is about to explode onto your screens. https://youtu.be/QsAnXd8wJdk Remember the tenacious reporter Radha Bhargava, played by the amazing Shriya Pilgaonkar? Well, she's back with a burning desire for payback! After getting framed by the ruthless Dipankar Sanyal (Jaideep Ahlawat) and his ratings-obsessed channel Josh 24x7, Radha's out for justice. This season, she's on a mission to expose Dipankar's brand of "fake news" and destroy his TRP-fueled empire. Ameena Holds the Fort While Radha Reboots Sonali Bendre returns as the ever-reliable Ameena, who kept the fight for real news alive while Radha was sidelined. This season, Ameena's taking a more hands-on approach. Expect her to be hitting the streets, uncovering the truth, and putting herself in danger to expose corruption. The trailer throws down a thought-provoking question: in today's world, where sensational headlines rule and facts get buried in the noise, can real journalism even survive? Radha's determined to prove it can, but she'll have to play hardball to do it. Dipankar, on the other hand, is all about manipulating the news for his own personal gain, ratings be damned. New Faces Join the Newsroom Fray Season two isn't just about old rivalries. Fresh blood is being pumped into the newsroom with the arrival of actors like Akshay Oberoi, Suchitra Pillai, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. We're excited to see what new energy they bring to the show! "The Broken News" might feel distinctly Indian, but it actually started out as a British show called "Press." ZEE5 collaborated with BBC Studios India to adapt the series for Indian audiences. The result is a show that perfectly captures the challenges and complexities of journalism in modern-day India. So, get ready for a wild ride! Season two of "The Broken News" promises to be a thrilling exploration of the fight for truth in a world obsessed with clicks and ratings. Will idealism conquer sensationalism? We'll find out on May 3rd, only on ZEE5 Global! (Source: Zee5 Global)  

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School of Lies

School of Lies (Serie 2023) #VarinRoopani #VirPachisia #AryanSinghAhlawat #AamirBashir #GeetikaVidyaOhlyan #NitinGoel Mehr auf:

SerieJahr: 2023- (Juni) Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller Hauptrollen: Varin Roopani, Vir Pachisia, Aryan Singh Ahlawat, Aamir Bashir, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Nitin Goel, Krushag Ghuge, Parthiv Shetty, Hemant Kher, Divyansh Dwivedi, Nimrat Kaur, Adrija Sinha, Sonali Kulkarni, Zabi Shaikh … Serienbeschreibung: Die Geschichte eines jungen 12-jährigen Jungen, der aus dem privaten Internat RISE…

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Geetika Vidya Ohlyan speaks on her “process” of playing mother in School of Lies; calls it “intense” : Bollywood News

The walls of this boarding school echo lies and conspiracies – Disney+ Hotstar’s upcoming series School of Lies showcases the journey of teenagers in a boarding school. Wrapped in the intense mystery of a missing child, this gritty thriller is headlined by Nimrat Kaur, Aamir Bashir, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Sonali Kulkarni and Jitendra Joshi. Inspired by true events and produced by BBC Studios,…

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Thappad Review

March 4, 2020

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

Relationships survive on compromise. Both partners must agree to make some changes in their lifestyle to adapt to one another’s needs. But, this cannot happen at a loss of respect. In Thappad, Amrita (Taapsee Pannu) is a housewife by choice, not by pressure. She derives immense satisfaction from her daily routine and never imagines a life separate from that. However, everything changes after her husband slaps her during a violent fight with his boss. She begins to view their relationship, his behavior, and everyone else’s reactions in a different light, and thus begins a complex analysis of a modern day Indian marriage. 

Thappad is, on the surface, a story revolving around domestic violence. The film deals with the build up to and aftermath of a husband slapping his wife for the first time during a house party. But the film is not a one toned analysis of women’s rights and feminism. It is a take on the entitlement and subtle patriarchal sentiments that dominate the culture in India. It is about male privilege and how it has seeped into the lives of even those men who believe that they are being liberal. From a patriarchal perspective, the slap is a supposedly trivial incident that disrupted the lives of these regular people living regular lives. But the film shatters that perspective by fleshing out the underlying patriarchy. The audience realizes that the slap isn’t the cause of differences between the husband and wife. It’s just a trigger that allows this woman to see all the casual sexism that she had been ignoring. And the aftermath of the incident is all about moving ahead rather than forgiveness and emotions. Everyone around Amrita is adamant that she let go and move on. Nobody tries to understand what her feelings are or attempts to point out her husband, Vikram’s, fault. On the other hand, Vikram takes her for granted and regards his rant to suffice as an apology. The problem lies in the mindset of people, not in the act of slapping. 

Writer Mrunmayee Lagoo and Writer-Director Anubhav Sinha take a simple concept and weave it into an intricate drama. They create a multitude of characters of different mindsets, different lifestyles, and different classes, who are all somewhat connected to and affected by this incident. From a neighbor who is a single mother, to a maid who is constantly suffering domestic violence, to a lawyer unhappy in her marriage, to a mother who has compromised in her relationship and is unsure of her daughter’s decision to not compromise, each character is beautifully sketched out and delivers a different perspective to the incident. Apart from these characters, there are so many more that shape this narrative, and the decisions that the lead character takes. 

The film boasts of an excellent star cast. Seen in a completely different avatar from her previous roles, Taapsee Pannu shines as the simple and docile housewife, trying to regain her respect after a trauma-inducing incident. Amrita is not rebellious. But she is also not one to lie low when someone tarnishes her respect. This role requires someone who can speak without words. For most of the film, Amrita is mostly silent, internalizing what is happening around her. But in that silence, her face reveals her thoughts. During the interactions between the husband and wife, as he attempts to reconcile with her, the hypocrisy in his words are reflected in her expressions. Pavail Gulati is also brilliant, as the husband troubled by his own problems, yet inconsiderate of his wife’s emotions. Apart from these two, the remainder of the cast is equally as fantastic. Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Kumud Mishra, Naila Grewal, Tanvi Azmi, Maya Sarao, Geetika Vidya, Manav Kaul, Siddhant Karnick, and everyone else fit their diverse roles perfectly. Each character represents a different aspect of society. Each one of us is in one of those characters so it is very important for them to be portrayed accurately. 

Thappad is not just an important film, it is also an extremely well made one. Other than one or two characters that have flawed storylines, and a bit of underlining at the end that goes overboard in proving the point, the film is almost perfect, with an immaculate attention to detail. From the well-crafted dialogues, to the realistic characters, everything in this film is meant to serve a purpose. This film deserves to be watched by all men and women, who are consciously or unconsciously supporting patriarchal ideals on a daily basis. It may not be everyone’s story, but it is one that affects everyone. Thus, if not for its artistic merit, watch it for its message, which will make everyone question his/her own ideals and behavior.

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‘Unpaused’ review: a mixed bag, albeit watchable anthology

‘Unpaused’ review: a mixed bag, albeit watchable anthology

As all of us begin to look at ways to negotiate life in the uncertain lane, the pinprick of anxiety grapples with the jab of hope. And yet, there’s a cloud that hovers, breaking that pinhole of agitated particles struggling to reach our lives and light it up. Amidst this dystopian hide-and-seek comes Amazon Prime with its-latest-in-its-anthology quiver, the five-storied Unpaused. The timing of…

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Thappad Movie Review

Thappad begins with the routine family life of Amrita (Taapsee Pannu) a happily married housewife and her husband, Vikran (Pavail Gulati).  Vikram works in a reputed company and is aggressively focused on climbing the corporate ladder that will ultimately take him to London, as the head honcho. Amrita is aware of how much his career means to Vikram, and is fully focused on supporting her husband.…

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Barah by Barah (2021)

Barah by Barah (2021)

Barah by Barah (2021) is a 2021 India N/A language Sci-Fi film directed by Gaurav Madan. Barah by Barah (2021) film stars Aashit Chatterjee, Bhumika Dube, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan in supporting roles. Barah by Barah (2021) film premiered on 15 Jan 2021. Free download and watch Barah by Barah (2021) all episode. Barah by Barah (2021) A married couple tries to decipher their unusual childbirth. Barah…

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Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Unpaused Solid: Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher, Richa Chadha, Sumeet Vyas, Rinku Rajguru, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shardul Bharadwaj Administrators: Raj & DK, Nikhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, Nitya Mehra The current pandemic with social isolation, lockdowns and curfews have additionally had a constructive aspect to it. It’s got our creativeness…

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Unpaused Review: Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Unpaused Review: Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Unpaused Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher, Richa Chadha, Sumeet Vyas, Rinku Rajguru, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shardul Bharadwaj Directors: Raj & DK, Nikhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, Nitya Mehra The present pandemic with social isolation, lockdowns and curfews have also had a positive side to it. It has got our imagination flying, and cinema…

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The Broken News Season 2: Can Idealism Beat Clickbait?

Calling all news addicts! The wait is over! The trailer for season two of ZEE5 Global's hit Bollywood show "The Broken News" is here, and it promises an epic showdown. Get ready for a clash between idealistic journalism and the dark side of sensational news! Mark your calendars for May 3rd, because this drama is about to explode onto your screens. https://youtu.be/QsAnXd8wJdk Remember the tenacious reporter Radha Bhargava, played by the amazing Shriya Pilgaonkar? Well, she's back with a burning desire for payback! After getting framed by the ruthless Dipankar Sanyal (Jaideep Ahlawat) and his ratings-obsessed channel Josh 24x7, Radha's out for justice. This season, she's on a mission to expose Dipankar's brand of "fake news" and destroy his TRP-fueled empire. Ameena Holds the Fort While Radha Reboots Sonali Bendre returns as the ever-reliable Ameena, who kept the fight for real news alive while Radha was sidelined. This season, Ameena's taking a more hands-on approach. Expect her to be hitting the streets, uncovering the truth, and putting herself in danger to expose corruption. The trailer throws down a thought-provoking question: in today's world, where sensational headlines rule and facts get buried in the noise, can real journalism even survive? Radha's determined to prove it can, but she'll have to play hardball to do it. Dipankar, on the other hand, is all about manipulating the news for his own personal gain, ratings be damned. New Faces Join the Newsroom Fray Season two isn't just about old rivalries. Fresh blood is being pumped into the newsroom with the arrival of actors like Akshay Oberoi, Suchitra Pillai, and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. We're excited to see what new energy they bring to the show! "The Broken News" might feel distinctly Indian, but it actually started out as a British show called "Press." ZEE5 collaborated with BBC Studios India to adapt the series for Indian audiences. The result is a show that perfectly captures the challenges and complexities of journalism in modern-day India. So, get ready for a wild ride! Season two of "The Broken News" promises to be a thrilling exploration of the fight for truth in a world obsessed with clicks and ratings. Will idealism conquer sensationalism? We'll find out on May 3rd, only on ZEE5 Global! (Source: Zee5 Global)  

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Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Soothe Your Lockdown Blues with Innovative Storytelling

Unpaused Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher, Richa Chadha, Sumeet Vyas, Rinku Rajguru, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shardul Bharadwaj Directors: Raj & DK, Nikhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, Nitya Mehra The present pandemic with social isolation, lockdowns and curfews have also had a positive side to it. It has got our imagination flying, and cinema…

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Disney+ Hotstar presents School of Lies trailer out: True events inspire gripping drama featuring Nimrat Kaur; watch  : Bollywood News

The walls of this boarding school echo lies and conspiracies – Disney+ Hotstar drops the trailer of their upcoming mystery drama, School of Lies. Wrapped in the intense mystery of a missing child, this gritty thriller is headlined by Nimrat Kaur, Aamir Bashir, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Sonali Kulkarni and Jitendra Joshi. Inspired by true events and produced by BBC Studios, School of Lies is created…

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Top 10 Hindi Performances of 2019

December 27, 2019

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

1. Manoj Pahwa - Article 15

It is simple to play the good guy. When your thoughts align with the character’s moral compass, it isn’t too difficult to step into his/her shoes. But when playing an antagonist, it is impossible to blend into the character with the same seamless effort. In Article 15, Bhramadatt Sing, played by Manoj Pahwa, is the main antagonist. Not only is he a villainous character, he is also a realistic representation of a certain section of people who exist in society, people who take advantage of caste discrimination to commit crimes. In this case, Pahwa had to understand the character without allowing his own views to dilute it. With his performance, he manages to create a sense of appalled disbelief towards his character. There is no point at which his behavior and actions do not disgust the audience. Even before the character is revealed to be the main inciter of violence, his biased actions already predispose the audience to dislike him. Sing is that character that people want to believe doesn’t exist, but is in fact present all around. And Pahwa portrays this horrifying character with full sincerity.

2. Siddhant Chaturvedi - Gully Boy

Who knew that this young boy with no claim to fame except for a supporting role in a web series would become a sudden Internet sensation? When selected for the role of MC Sher in Gully Boy, Siddhant Chaturvedi probably had no idea his character would gain a cult following, superseding the film’s popularity. But Sher isn’t typical. The hero’s friend normally isn’t recognized, constantly living in the hero’s shadow. Sher, however, doesn’t let Murad dominate any of the scenes they have together, and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s performance supports this balance. He does not let himself get overwhelmed by his co-star, Ranveer Singh’s, 8 year long experience in films. At least he doesn’t show it. Despite having no background in rap, Chaturvedi’s rapping style is filled with the passion and force of an experienced rapper. He not only perfects the lingo, he makes people believe in him as a rapper, a friend, and a mentor. Unlike the clichéd companion, threatened by his friend’s rise in popularity, Sher is Murad’s supportive backbone. The nuanced creation of this character shows Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s brilliance in writing. But without a talented actor, like Siddhant Chaturvedi, it would have been impossible to bring this character to life.

3. Gulshan Devaiah - Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota

While very common in the 1970s and 1980s, the double role has become a rare phenomenon in Indian cinema today. As the film industry has developed, it has become far more difficult for an actor to play two different characters in the same film convincingly. The most recent use of this concept was in Aurangzeb, with Arjun Kapoor playing twin brothers on opposite sides of the law. But this was a commercial and critical failure mainly due to Kapoor’s inability to create a distinction between the characters. Like the characters in Aurangzeb, Gulshan Devaiah’s characters in Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota are at the two opposite ends of the spectrum. Mani is Supri’s guru and Surya’s hero, while Jimmy is his disgruntled twin brother. Devaiah’s performance controlled the conflict in the film. If he wasn’t able to convince the audience of the distinction between the personalities of his two characters, and of the enmity between them, Surya and Supri’s fight would seem futile. Devaiah has both the villainous smile and the innocent eyes that bring out the contrast between the two brothers, making the conflict strong, and the film worthwhile.

4. Rasika Dugal - Hamid

In Kashmir, there are many women labeled “Half Widows” because their husbands have disappeared (many taken by the army under suspicion), and they have no information on whether these men are alive or not. Rasika Dugal plays one such woman, Ishrat, who deals with her husband’s disappearance while trying to raise her son away from the negative influences of extremist violence in Kashmir. As the only member of the cast (apart from the soldiers), that isn’t Kashmiri, Dugal had to put in twice the effort to perfect the mannerisms and diction of Kashmiri Muslims. With the fluency of her enactment, it didn’t seem at any moment as if she was acting. But getting into character is just one aspect of a good performance. It is also necessary to create an emotional connect with the audience. The topic is such that just the simple facial expression of exhaustion was enough to captivate the audience. The years and years of wait have completely drained Ishrat, and she has lost the strength to even cry. The lightness with which Dugal played this role is remarkable and befitting to a serious film like this.

5. Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Saloni Batra - Soni

For the first time, I am clubbing two actors together in the best performance list, as neither would be complete without the other. Soni is a film that thrives on the chemistry between the two female leads, as they both deal with different levels of sexism in their daily lives as police officers. The two characters, Soni, played by Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, and Kalpana, played by Saloni Batra, are two sides of the same coin. They both have different personalities that reflect in their work. Soni’s temperamental, rebellious persona is balanced by Kalpana’s thoughtful, controlled nature. But these contrasting personalities come together in pursuit of a similar goal, to stand up for woman empowerment. As a subtle take on sexism, the film required nuanced acting to recognize the inherent sexism present in the lives of all women. Ohlyan and Batra beautifully portray the struggle of women in their professional and personal lives, further supported by their chemistry. One cannot exist without the other. Together, the two women form the crux of the film.

6. Yami Gautam - Bala

In her seven year Hindi film career, Yami Gautam hasn’t had much success. While she was delightful in her first film, Vicky Donor, her roles after that were limited. The films in which she had a lead role, such as Total Siyappa and Sanam Re, were critical and commercial failures. She spent the remainder of the time playing supporting roles in films such as Batti Gul Meter Chalu and Uri, in which there wasn’t much scope for her to showcase her talent. With the release of Bala, the expectations from Yami Gautam weren’t as high as they were from her co-stars, Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, who have generated a considerable fan base with their consistent work in the past few years. But, Gautam outshone them both. Her performance as Pari Mishra, Bala’s love interest who is a model and Tik Tok star, is the highlight of the film. The film is a heartfelt, socially moving story told in a dramatic manner. Therefore it is necessary for the actors to create a balance between the two worlds: the realistic and the unrealistic. As a former Indian television actor, Yami Gautam knows exactly how to maintain this balance. Indian television is not just a platform for dramatic overacting, as many believe it to be. It’s a balance between scenes involving overdramatic tension and those with nuanced conversation. Pari’s identity as a Tik Tok star, means that her mannerisms in everyday life are much more dramatic than normal, but when everything settles down, she has the ability to have a normal conversation. Yami Gautam displayed this dichotomy with perfection. And now she has become the most appreciated aspect of the film.

7. Priyanka Chopra - The Sky is Pink

After a three-year break from acting in Hindi films, Priyanka Chopra is back with a bang. In The Sky is Pink, she plays the mother of a young girl diagnosed with a life threatening disease. Such a role is not only emotionally draining, it is also physically strenuous, as she has to step into the shoes of the real life Aditi Chaudhary. She has to be faithful to her, especially when it pertains to such a sensitive topic. Priyanka Chopra fully imbibes this role. She beautifully portrays the emotions of a distressed mother and at the same time a wife struggling to keep her marriage intact in the face of death. At first it seems difficult to imagine her as the mother of a teenage daughter, but the chemistry she shares with Zaira Wasim, playing her daughter, Aisha Chaudhary, leads to a passionate mother-daughter relationship, that completes the film.

8. Shahid Kapoor - Kabir Singh

When a film is remade, it is very difficult for the actors to live up to the expectations of the original. Shahid Kapoor steps into the shoes of Vijay Deverakonda, a Telugu superstar who delivered his career best performance in Arjun Reddy, the precursor to Kabir Singh. The passion and angst that Deverakonda brought into his performance is difficult to emulate. Which is why Kapoor doesn’t try to become Deverakonda. He does not attempt to match the original and instead brings his own flavor into the character, which sets Kabir Singh apart from Arjun Reddy. The one scene that perfectly demonstrates this is the Holi scene. In this scene, Kabir Singh is feeling a combination of emotions including anger, sadness, and passionate love, which all can be beautifully seen in his eyes. No other Hindi film actor can emote with his eyes the way Kapoor does. Even Deverakonda attempts this, but his performance in the scene in the Telugu version leans more towards anger and passion than pain. On the other hand, Kapoor portrays his character in this scene as painfully suffering bringing out another dimension in the character. This may not be the best performance that Kapoor has delivered in his career, but it definitely is his most impactful one.

9. Anjali Patil - Mere Pyaare Prime Minister

In Mere Pyaare Prime Minister, Anjali Patil plays a single mother, traumatized after being assaulted while using an outdoor bathroom. Patil has always chosen roles that lean towards the unconventional route. While she has dabbled in multiple languages, her Hindi films have not been successful, and her performances in supporting roles barely noticeable. With this film, she is finally playing a strong role in a Hindi film. Her character is one that is in mental and emotional distress after experiencing such a horrendous crime, yet cannot express it as she still has to fulfill her duty as a single mother. The restraint that Patil brings into her performance is beautiful. It is reflective of the balance between the heaviness of the storyline and the lightness of the mother-son relationship. Though this is not as powerful a role as Patil has played earlier in other language films, it is still one that requires effort, as it is not easy to play a sexual assault victim, especially when that victim is also a mother.

10. Kangana Ranaut - Judgementall Hai Kya

Kangana Ranaut is one actor that never fails to impress. With each performance, she exceeds her previous ones, making her one of the fastest growing actors in terms of talent. In Judgementall Hai Kya, she plays the feisty, socially awkward Bobby, whose mental health issues, make people disbelieve her when she claims an accident was actually a murder. The film was acclaimed for treating mental illness with sensitivity. At times in the film, the craziness of Bobby’s actions make her seem insane, which Ranaut does with perfection. But Ranaut is also able to show that the mental illness is a part of Bobby’s personality that does not make her abnormal, just different than normal.

Special Mention: Shweta Basu Prasad - Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota