Top 10 Actresses of 2011

The year was flashy they were bombatic, they were sensuous, they were playing amazing roles and the best part of 2011 was that we had beautiful movies and women-centric movies which did do a decent business. IANS have took the opportunity to list the top 10 heroines of 2011 who did an amazing job this year.

1. Vidya Balan : Her performance and dedication finally paid its cash, the latest movie 'The Dirty Picture' just added more color to the actress and added a glamour quotient to otherwise a great performer in the movies. Her cameos in movies like 'Thank you', 'Dum Maaro Dum' and 'Urumi' (malayalam) was equally appreciated. She grabs the no. 1 spot from Kareena who had the best count of hits and popularity last year. 

2. Kareena Kapoor: Undoubtedly the best of actresses, she had two movies with the Khan's this year and both went to collect a lot of cash! The first being 'Bodyguard' with Salman Khan, which was among the top movies rated by IANS, and the second was 'Ra.One' with Shahrukh Khan, which was another super hit with her dance numbers getting appreciated widely. It has been a decade but still Kareena holds the top spots without much competition.

3. Priyanka Chopra: Although she had a slow start and average 2010, she still is regarded for her amazing performances. The move '7 Khoon Maaf' was critically acclaimed and the center character played by Priyanka just proved her style and acting talents. The actress who gained the National Award at such young age proved further why she is recognized so. Her next flick with  Shahrukh Khan is coming up this december 'Don 2'.

4. Katrina Kaif : Undoubtedly the beauty queen of bollywood, she had a decent year with 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' doing a good job at boxoffice and the hit of 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' added the star value. She was further boosted for her cameos which she did through 'Bodyguard' - Again a wonderful actress who has carved herself to the needs of bollywood.

5. Kalki Koechlin: The actress who had four movies this year with amazing variety through - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, That Girl In Yellow Boots, Shaitan and My Friend Pinto, Kalki has proved that she is capable of handling the tough roles that is presented to her. She has also classified herself as a viable commercial artist with roles changing froma nagging girl friend, a girl in search of father, mentally disturbed girl and finally the role of a girlfriend who got abandoned by her lady love. 

6. Kangana Ranaut : A pronounced actress had the best of movies to her bag. As a bindaas Kanpur girl in "Tanu Weds Manu", she gave her most desi performance ever. She followed it up with the role of a cop in "Game", a supporting act in comedy films "Double Dhamaal" and "Rascals", and featured in "Miley Naa Miley Hum", which went unnoticed. However, Kangana's standing in the industry remains quite unaffected.

7. Rani Mukerji: Her fans got a treat after two years when Rani returned to the big screen in "No One Killed Jessica". As a bold journalist, who gets the public together to demand justice for a cause, Rani delivered an image-breaking performance when she mouthed expletives and smoked a cigarette for the role.

8. Anushka Sharma: There's something that clicks about this Yash Raj Films find, despite average earners like "Patiala House" and "Ladies VS Ricky Bahl" in 2011. Anushka's vivaciousness, million-dollar smile and perfect dancing skills have catapulted her into the league of promising leading ladies of tinsel town today.

9. Deepika Padukone: At 25, Deepika has established herself as one of the more popular female stars of Hindi cinema. This year she strengthened her stance, not so much with her performances, but because of the elan with which she carried out the sultry song "Mit jaaye gum"; as the small town but confident girl in "Aarakshan"; and as the love interest of John Abraham in "Desi Boyz ".

10. Mahie Gill: Her films, "Utt Patang", "Not A Love Story" and "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster" this year didn't mint enough money at the box office, but her performance, like always, was well noticed. The critically acclaimed actress continues to choose films away from tried-and-tested formulas, and garners appreciation galore.

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- Unknown Updated at: Sunday, December 18, 2011