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Bollywood has welcomed many new talents as actresses who were initially models. And these models who turned Bollywood actresses have made sure they ace modeling and become phenomenal actresses, too. In this article, we introduce you to some of the top names that took the plunge and ended up making it big in the film industry.
Often these actresses are written off, as people think they do not have acting skills. But it is not true. Apart from maintaining a good body, they have also inspired many upcoming actresses. With fit bodies and superb acting talent, these actresses — who came from the modeling world — have set the bar quite high for many.
Like they rocked the ramp walk, they showcased how real acting is done. So, if you are curious to know about these actresses, you have landed in the right place. Below, we have a list of these talented artists that you must check right away. Scroll down to learn more about them!
12 Beautiful Models who Turned Into Successful Bollywood Actresses:
Here is a great list of model-turned-actresses of our very own B-Town.
1. Aishwariya Rai:
I don’t even need to introduce our Ex-Miss World, Aishwarya Rai. Those beautiful eyes, that stunning beauty do lot more than just making her look good. This lady is one of the most beautiful models in the world and one of the finest actresses that Bollywood has, even today! She also happens to be one of the few Bollywood actresses to have acted in Hollywood movies.
2. Bipasha Basu:
Our very own Bong bombshell Bipasha Basu can get any man go weak on his knees. Her super sensuous looks and body is perfectly complimented by her natural acting skills. Trust her to woo you each time whether she walks the ramp or acts in the movie.
3. Deepika Padukone:
Deepika Padukone is one of the rare model-turned-actresses who can dazzle any outfit, literally. She obviously is gorgeously stunning. But what makes her even more attractive is her natural acting skill. She is rightly the current favourite of the nation!
4. Dia Mirza:
Dia Mirza makes me wonder if she is made of wax! That perfect body, flawless skin and graceful personality makes her charming. She is also known for her capability of making any character seem real onscreen.
5. Katrina Kaif:
Katrina Kaif’s babydoll looks make her look cute and pretty at the same time. The beauty doesn’t believe in adding too much drama to either her look or her acting. She has given some of the smashing hits for the industry and fans to love her more.
6. Anushka Sharma:
Anushka Sharma is the perfect teen idol. She represents the youth of the country. Her ‘bindaas’ roles onscreen are nothing but an extension of her own self off screen. Trust her to rock any attire. She has redefined the new cool and sexy. She is even loved for her effortless acting skills and easy-to-carry style.
7. Lara Dutta:
Lara Dutta, our very own sultry beauty, is one of those rare model-turned actresses to have earned critical acclaim of the audiences. She sure knows how to bring elegance to her looks. But what she does even better is bring in poised to every character she plays onscreen.
8. Neha Dhupia:
Neha Dhupia is known for her bold avatar, both on and off stage. She dazes the audience with her acting skills in both main stream and off stream cinema. The lady also knows how to rock the ramp with flair and elan. This beautiful model does more than justice to her onscreen characters and has also won many hearts. Both within and outside the industry.
9. Preity Zinta:
Our lovely dimpled beauty has always been bubbly and frank both on-screen and off-screen. Preity Zinta’s cute smile only adds more charm to her personality and looks. She is a seasoned actress who has given us quite a few hits worth remembering. I would not mind watching her movies over and over again. Would you?!
10. Priyanka Chopra:
What do we say about our Priyanka Chopra. She is a house of talent – a great looker, stunningly good actress and an equally talented singer. If you still feel models can’t act, go watch one of her movies!
11. Sushmita Sen:
Sushmita Sen, our Ex-Miss Universe is a perfect blend of beauty with brains. Trust her to light up any environment with that dazzling smile. Her cheerful presence and matured portrayal of characters makes her one of my favourite model-turned-actress.
12. Zeenat Aman:
Old is gold – Zeenat Aman proves this saying true and how! The lady made every young man run for his money with her stunningly sensuous looks and super confident acting skills. To my opinion, she does it even today but with more grace now. She came into the industry at a time when skin show was really a big deal, but the lady always made it look classy, never cheap.
There are many prominent faces in Bollywood known for their exceptional acting. But many of these people were models who turned into Bollywood actresses. These people proved that models can be exceptional actors as well. Aishwariya Rai, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Zeenat Aman, Sushmitha Sen, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, and Anushka Sharma are some of the Bollywood models who turned actresses. These actresses are loved by many, and they also inspire many young talents to step into the industry and follow their dreams!
