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Bollywood actresses have proved Time and again that they have shattered the stereotype of appearing in layers of makeup to impress audiences with their beauty. In today’s time, they have embraced challenging roles that go beyond beauty and makeup to showcase their acting range and versatility. Here are 7 actresses who opted for bare appearances.

Rani Mukerji —Black

Rani Mukerji’s performance in Black was stripped entirely of glamour, and it simply leaned towards body language and expressions. The actress, known for her classic versatility, disappeared behind the role in a way that showed true beauty lies in emotional honesty and effort.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas —Barfi

Barfi, as a film, is already considered a classic, and in the film, Priyanka Chopra completely won hearts. She shed her glamorous image to embrace an innocent character filled with emotions. With minimal makeup, unstyled hair, and a portrayal deeply internalised, the actress brought Jhilmil to life like no other actress could bring justice to!

Alia Bhatt —Highway

Highway marked a turning point for Alia Bhatt, which is a highlight film of her career, wherein she left behind the gloss to invite messy hair, minimal makeup, and a sense of vulnerability that spoke volumes. The actress allowed her expressions to speak so loudly that they shed light on her character’s inner conflicts and struggles, and it was then that the audience began to see her as a serious performer.

Anushka Sharma —NH10

For NH10, Anushka Sharma chose script over glamour, marking a bold step in her career. She shouldered the film by taking a detour from the bling, entering a space of bruises, blood, and being fearless. And the actress won hearts by attaching a new meaning to the ‘heroine’ of today.

Triptii Dimri —O’ Romeo

Triptii Dimri’s upcoming work is O’ Romeo, wherein she’s embracing a muted and understated space to let her acting and expressions talk. The recently released teaser and song give a sneak peek into the emotional depth of what her character holds. There’s no glamorous distraction, just a performance driven by understanding and realism.

Katrina Kaif —Raajneeti

Katrina Kaif‘s character in Raajneeti was full of emotions, and the actress brought the glitz and glamour for simplicity, proving that subtlety can speak much more than glitter. Her de-glam approach allowed her emotions, and she pulled it off like no one else.

Shraddha Kapoor —Haider

In Haider, Shraddha played Arshia. The actress took a step back from her girl-next-door image. With minimal makeup and subtle presence, Shraddha added momentum to the story, unveiling a serious side of her acting skills.

Taapsee Pannu —Thappad

In Thappad, Taapsee Pannu was seen as a woman who chose herself for the first time. She embraced an everyday, homely look with relatable styling that made Amrita a character as we know her. Lack of makeup, but still looked impeccable.

These actresses stepped out of their glamorous zone to embrace unconventional characters that required them to shed their glamorous image.

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