From Vidya Balan to Nushrratt Bharuccha, actresses who have nailed solo lead films this year

The landscape is slowly changing in Bollywood and we are seeing actresses leading their own projects. A number of leading actresses of today can be seen leading solo-vehicles and these films have received great reviews from the critics and acceptance from the audiences at the theatres.

In the recent times, actresses like Nushrratt Bharuccha (Chhorii), Kriti Sanon (Mimi), Kangana Ranaut (Thalaivi) and Vidya Balan (Sherni) have shone brightly in their respective films and unveiled new shades of them as an actor. Read on to know how beautifully these actresses and others carried the narratives of a film on their own and won hearts.

4. Nushrratt Bharuccha
Nushrratt Bharuccha has been making some experimental choices and it is fun to see her explore more. In Chhorii she becomes a woman who is stuck in a situation and her unborn child is at stake. She strives hard to save it and stumbles upon the darkest secret. Nushrratt is almost in each frame of the movie and she does manage to give us the thrills and chills when she is afraid and helpless.

3. Kriti Sanon
An official remake of the National-award winning Marathi movie ‘Mala Aai Vhhaychy!’, ‘Mimi’ tells the story of a girl from Jaipur who aspires to become a ‘top heroine’ of Bollywood. Kriti Sanon exquisitely portrayed the emotional fight with oneself, society and dreams. This movie is to date Kriti Sanon’s best performance and established her amongst the top actresses.

2. Kangana Ranaut
Queen has to be the movie for which Kangana Ranaut will be remembered forever. The movie has won several awards. It is the story of an inspiring journey of a Delhi girl who sets out to go on her honeymoon alone after her fiancé breaks up. She discovers how to love and respect herself on her solo journey. Her latest outing on the big screen was Thalaivi and the actress blew your mind once again.

1. Vidya Balan
Time and again, Vidya has proved that she doesn't need to play second-fiddle to a hero to make a movie click. Vidya, who has shouldered content-driven and cash-churning ventures like Kahaani , is a class apart. She uplifts a good script, and also strikes gold at the box office. From Dirty Picture to Kahaani, Vidya has paved the way for solo-led films. This year, she left us impressed once again witrh her rock solid performance in Sherni, where she played a forest officer.

Which film was your favourite?