<span class=normal> Its 2010 and with every passing year it becomes increasingly clear that women across the world are making exceptional progress in whatever arena that has been left unconquered. Bollywood too has seen a few women from the year gone by, making brilliant contribution in the world of films and otherwise, standing apart from the crowd and showing their might. Here are a few Bollywood Hungama feels obliged to acknowledge.<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Kalki Koechlin from Dev D fame<BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>So young but yet so proud. Kalki Koechlin, came, saw and conquered as she left the audience spell bound with her bold yet spectacular act of a girl who is a victim of circumstances. Her spunky performance and catchy dialogue delivery can put even some of the old timers to shame. We bow down to this young find of Bollywood who went ahead and gave a performance that most actresses would have found challenging and way too daring. But Kalki here pulled off with such panache. </span>