Stepping into the world of glamour and Bollywood films can be daunting for any newcomer. However, there are a few actresses who’ve not only accepted the challenge with open arms but also made it big with their Bollywood debuts.
Sonakshi Sinha rose to fame and recognition through her maiden Bollywood film ‘Dabangg’, which emerged as a commercial hit and earned an estimated amount of Rs 219 crores (over Rs 2 billion) at the worldwide box office. Sonakshi Sinha played the catalyst in unfolding the story of this action-drama, which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2010.
Nargis Fakhri’s Bollywood journey began with a bang! The actress rose to fame with this cult classic film, which earned her the tag of being the 'Rockstar' girl. The film, which minted an estimated amount of Rs 108.71 crore (over Rs 1 billion), brought Nargis into the limelight and made her a star overnight.
Deepika Padukone forayed into Bollywood with ‘Om Shanti Om’, an iconic film which is remembered even today. Padukone hit the bull's eye with this blockbuster, which earned an estimated amount of Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) at the worldwide box office. Ever since then, Deepika Padukone has risen to fame and how!
Anushka Sharma scored her first box office blockbuster right with her debut film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. The film, which earned an estimated amount of Rs 151.60 crore (Rs 1.5 billion approx), has stood the test of time and is remembered as one of the most iconic romantic films.
Vidya Balan made her Bollywood debut with ‘Parineeta’, and proved that she’s a force to be reckoned with. The film shed light on Vidya’s acting prowess and went on to earn exceedingly well at the box office.