<span class=normal>After the overwhelming response to Top Male Performances in 1st half of 2012, we are back with the list compiling the Top Female Performances in 1st half of 2012. Bollywood Hungamas Nikhil Ramsubramaniam looks at back at those leading ladies who stood out with their fine performances in the first half of this year. Read on…<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Note: This list is in no particular order and includes performances from films released between Jan 1 and June 30. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Priyanka Chopra in Agneepath<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Despite being a male-dominated action vendetta film, Priyanka Chopra managed to make her mark in Agneepath. The actress completely got into the skin of the character of Kaali- a lower class Maharashtrian mulgi who stands as Hrithiks pillar of strength. The actress also shared sizzling chemistry with Hrithik with whom she would be once again seen in Krrish 3. Here is a performance that PC can be proud of despite it not being an author-backed role.</span>