ENTERTAINMENT
Rishika Baranwal | Mar 27, 2025, 01:20 PM IST
1.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Crowned Miss World in 1994, Aishwarya made her Bollywood debut with Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya alongside Bobby Deol. Though the film didn’t succeed at the box office, her captivating screen presence and stellar performances in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas secured her a lasting place in the industry.
2.Sushmita Sen

Miss Universe 1994 created history as the first Indian to win the prestigious title. She stepped into Bollywood with Dastak, portraying herself in a thriller about an obsessive lover. Over the years, she has impressed audiences with powerful performances in films like Main Hoon Na and Biwi No. 1, securing a special place in the industry.
3.Priyanka Chopra

Miss World 2000 made her Bollywood debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. She soon gained fame with successful films like Andaaz, Aitraaz, and Fashion, before rising to global stardom with her Hollywood ventures.
4.Lara Dutta

Miss Universe 2000, another beauty queen who transitioned to acting, made her Bollywood debut with Andaaz alongside Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra. Her performance earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut award, and she later starred in films like No Entry, Bhagam Bhag, and Don 2.
5.Neha Dhupia

Miss India 2002 began her Bollywood journey with the action thriller Qayamat: City Under Threat alongside Ajay Devgn. She later gained recognition with offbeat films like Julie, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, and Tumhari Sulu, establishing her unique place in the industry.
6.Manushi Chillar

Miss World 2017 made her highly anticipated Bollywood debut with Samrat Prithviraj opposite Akshay Kumar. Though the film received mixed reviews, her portrayal of Sanyogita earned praise, marking a promising start to her acting career.
7.Pooja Chopra

Miss India 2009 stepped into Bollywood with Commando: A One Man Army, an action-packed thriller alongside Vidyut Jammwal. Her role as the leading lady highlighted her acting skills and screen presence, earning her industry recognition. Recently, Pooja was praised for her composed performance in Neeraj Pandey’s latest series, Khakee 2 (The Bengal Chapter).