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Anushka Sharma joins Kangna Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and others who have carried films on their own

en Bollywood News Anushka Sharma joins Kangna Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and others who have carried films on their own

Anushka Sharma


There are 100 crore hits. There are male lead driven flicks. There are multi-starrer affairs. And then there are leading ladies who have found their bearing by being a part of this combination, hence adding on to their box office profile.

However, there are heroines too who, though also benefitting from this combination, have also managed to build a niche for themselves by at least occasionally appearing in films where they are either the only central protagonist or have a very strong part to play along with their male counterparts.

Anushka Sharma joins Kangna Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and others who have carried films on their own

Anushka Sharma

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Band Baaja Baaraat [Rs. 17.08 crore]

Current film [NH10]

After Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Anushka struck big time with Band Baaja Baaraat where her spunkiness quotient caught one's eye. Though she wasn't quite a driving force in films that followed, all of it has now changed with NH10 which is also produced by her. As a central protagonist in this road thriller, Anushka has come up with a fiery performance. The film is expected to commercially surpass Band Baaja Baaraat.

Kangna Ranaut

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Queen [Rs. 61 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Katti Batti, Sujoy Ghosh's adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X

How fortunes change. After Rascals and feeble roles in the likes of Tezz and Knock Out, one expected her to have been knocked out from the industry. However she made a comeback, and how with Queen. Now all eyes are on how she lives up to the lead roles in her upcoming films with Madhavan, Imran Khan and Saif Ali Khan respectively. An impressive lineup for sure.

Vidya Balan

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Kahaani [Rs. 51.55 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - Hamaari Adhuri Kahani

Notwithstanding a Bobby Jasoos, Shaadi Ke Side Effects or Ghanchakkar which didn't quite cover a greater distance, Vidya is still the one who finds herself as one of the top choices when it comes to requirement of a powerful performance from a leading lady. As a single mother who falls in love with a hotelier (Emraan Hashmi), she is expected to score again in Hamaari Adhuri Kahani.

Sridevi

Last major success as a female central protagonist - English Vinglish [Rs. 34.86 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - To be decided

When Sridevi made her comeback with English Vinglish, a few were apprehensive if the leading lady would be able to bring on her characteristic magic to screen all over again. However, she delivered a terrific performance that resulted in one of the best word of mouth cinematic experiences. It has been more than a couple of years since the release of the film and one waits with bared breath to check out her next.

Anushka Sharma


Rani Mukerji

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Mardaani [Rs. 35.82 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - To be decided

A misadventure called Aiyyaa later, Rani Mukerji donned the uniform for Mardaani where she was the only notable name. As a cop, Rani went through a sea change physically as well. Though her last film with director Pradeep Sarkar [Laaga Chunari Mein Daag] was hardly flattering, the talented actress hit back big time with this Aditya Chopra production. One awaits what she picks on next. It has to be special.

Priyanka Chopra

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Mary Kom [Rs. 56.5 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - [Dil Dhadakne Do, Bajirao Mastani]

Her biggest success till date is Krrish 3 but one film she can call her very own is Mary Kom. She came up with a thumping performance in the film and expectedly, she threw nothing but a 'solid punch' with this female centric affair. Now she has two major biggies lined up for release this year, and though one is an ensemble affair and another one a love triangle, she is expected to stand tall in both.

Bipasha Basu

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Raaz 3 [Rs. 70.07 crore]

Upcoming film(s) [Nia]

She rose to fame with Jism where she had a central part to play and also scored big with Raaz 3 with which her career took a turnaround. Despite Emraan Hashmi's star presence in the film, Bipasha scored well by virtue of her being the voice of evil. Though Creature and Alone didn't quite cover a similar distance, Bipasha would be taking a break from VFX laden adventure-horror-thriller with a love story Nia.

Katrina Kaif

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Mere Brother Ki Dulhan [Rs. 58.70 crore]

Upcoming film(s)- Phantom, Jagga Jasoos, Fitoor

Though she was merely termed as a lucky mascot in early days of her career, the turnaround took place with Namastey London. Though her biggie Dhoom 3 was an out and out Aamir Khan affair while Bang Bang had Hrithik Roshan hogging the limelight, Katrina can take pride in the fact that she was on the driving seat in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. She now has substantial performance oriented roles in her upcoming three films.

Anushka Sharma


Alia Bhatt

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Highway [Rs. 30.61 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - Shaandaar, Udta Punjab

When Alia Bhatt made her debut with Student of the Year, she was appreciated but primarily relegated to the Pretty Young Thing slot. However, she surprised one and all with a mature heart-wrenching performance in Highway. While she did have conventional leading men with her in superhits 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, the future looks bright with two back to back Shahid Kapoor starrers.

Parineeti Chopra

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Hasee Toh Phasee [Rs. 37.4crore]

Upcoming film(s) [To be decided]

Amongst the newer talent, one girl who is living up to the promise is Parineeti Chopra. Right from Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl to Ishaqzaade to Shuddh Desi Romance, she has scored and Hasee Toh Phasee was entirely centered on her. Though her Daawat-e-Ishq and Kill Dil didn't do as well, she was a major ingredient in the scheme of affairs. She is now biding her time before picking up her next.

Sunny Leone

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Ragini MMS 2 [Rs. 45.99 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - [Ek Paheli Leela, Mastizaade, Kuch Kuch Locha Hai, Tina & Lolo, One Night Stand, Be-Iimaan Love]

Though one still waits to see the kind of range Sunny Leone demonstrates in her upcoming films, the fact remains that both Jism 2 and Ragini MMS 2 were sold on her name and they did quite well too. With Ragini MMS 2 bringing her into the 50 crore club, one can already see filmmakers queuing up to sign on Sunny Leone. No wonder, she has as many as half a dozen films lined up now! That's an industry in itself.

Sonam Kapoor

Last major success as a female central protagonist - Khoobsurat [Rs. 24.75 crore]

Upcoming film(s) - Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

One film that brought a huge turnaround in her career is Khoobsurat where Sonam Kapoor enjoyed an author backed outing. The film was a big success and she was back in the bigger scheme of things. While Khoobsurat saw in a central role, one now waits to see how strong and lengthy part would she enjoy in her Salman Khan starrer Prem Ratan Dhan Payo which has blockbuster written all over it.


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