: A legendary beauty and actor, best known for the masterpiece Mughal-e-Azam

: Known for her distinct husky voice and powerful, acclaimed performances in films like Black and Mardaani .

: Celebrated for her unparalleled dancing skills and expressive acting in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Devdas . & Parveen Babi

: Known as the "Tragedy Queen" for her deeply emotional performances.

: Often called Bollywood's own "Barbie," she remains a top commercial star. Kiara Advani : Rose to significant fame with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Kabir Singh Shraddha Kapoor : A beloved star with hits like Triptii Dimri

: An enigma of the industry, famous for her transformation and intense performances in Umrao Jaan . Sridevi

The Bollywood film industry has a storied history of iconic actresses, spanning from the "Golden Era" of the 1940s to the global superstars of today. While a complete list of every actress is extensive, they are often categorized by the era in which they defined Hindi cinema.

: Recognized for her decade-long momentum at the top, featuring in global hits like Pathaan and Jawan . Kiara Advani

: Tabu, Taapsee Pannu, Triptii Dimri, Tanuja, Twinkle Khanna. U : Urmila Matondkar, Urvashi Rautela. V : Vyjayanthimala, Vidya Balan, Vaani Kapoor. W : Waheeda Rehman, Wamiqa Gabbi. Y : Yami Gautam, Yuvika Chaudhary. Z : Zeenat Aman, Zareen Khan.

: A fiercely independent producer and actress who debuted opposite Shah Rukh Khan and built a highly successful filmography.

For a complete alphabetical directory including South Indian actresses who transitioned to Bollywood, you can refer to the extensive List of Indian Film Actresses or interested in top-rated movies for any of these actresses? Best bollywood actress of all time - IMDb

: The first woman from the legendary Kapoor family to enter acting, dominating the late 90s with hits like Raja Hindustani .

: Redefined the portrayal of the modern Indian woman on screen with her Westernized style and bold roles in Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) and Don (1978).

Widely remembered as the "First Female Superstar," her performances in films like Chandni and English Vinglish continue to inspire.

: Renowned for her flawless classical dancing and subtle acting in classics like Guide and Pyaasa .

These actresses are currently dominating the industry, commanding the highest fees, and leading major, high-budget projects.