Before Fatima Sana Shaikh And Kangana Ranaut, 8 Actresses Who Aced The Role Of Indira Gandhi? On-Screen
The first Prime Minister Of India also called the Iron Lady of India, Indira Gandhi served as the PM for 11 years - in which people saw her rise from the inception of Congress to become the dominant figure in Indian Politics.?
In the forthcoming Bollywood movies, two actresses - namely Kangana Ranaut (Emergency) and Fatima Sana Shaikh (Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur) -- are all set to portray the role of the lady known for her strong leadership, determination and resilience.?
Bollywood actresses who played the role of Indira Gandhi? on-screen
1. Suchitra Sen
Movie name:?Aandhi
From mannerism to body language, Suchitra Sen, the mother of former actress?Moon Moon Sen, aced the role of Indira Gandhi in 1974 movie Aandhi. She played the role of a politician named Aarti, which was reportedly inspired by Indira Gandhi. Her performance was loved by one and all. So much so, that when Iron Lady heard about it, she saw the movie herself and showered praises upon her.
2. Sarita Choudhury
Movie name: Midnight¡¯s Children
In Deepa Mehta's Midnight¡¯s Children (based on Salman Rushdie¡¯s novel) which was released in 2012, Sarita Choudhury essayed the role of Indira Gandhi. The story of the film revolves around two children born in the times when India was about to gain independence from Britain and grow up in a country that is nothing like their parents' generation.
3. Supriya Vinod
Movie name: Indu Sarkar and NTR: Kathanayakudu
Actress and costume designer known for her roles in CID,?Kucch To Hai, and Aakrosh,?Supriya Vinod essayed the role of Indira Gandhi not just in one movie but two movies - Indu Sarkar, a 2017 movie?by Madhur Bhandarkar and?NTR: Kathanayakudu, a?2019 Telugu movie based on the life of?ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.?
4. Flora Jacob?
Movie name: Raid and Thalaivii
Recently seen in the role of school principal in Jawan, Flora Jacob has essayed the role of Indira Gandhi in Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivii (2021), which is a biopic on Tamil Nadu ex-CM Jayalalithaa's biopic. She also portrayed the same role in Raj Kumar Gupta's 2018 film Raid.
5. Avantika Akerkar?
Movie name: Thackeray and 83
Known for her roles in movies like Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Sense8 and The Other End of the Line, Avantika Akerkar was seen as Indira Gandhi in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thackeray, a film on the life of Balasaheb Thackeray--the founder of the Indian political party Shiv Sena and Kabir Khan's 83 - a film based on India's world cup win.
6. Kishori Shahane??
Movie name: PM Narendra Modi
The Indian actress and folk dancer who has worked in Marathi movies and Indian TV shows and movies, Kishori Shahane has played the role of Indira Gandhi in Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi, a 2019 biopic in which Vivek Oberoi played the titular role.
7. Navni Parihar? ?
Movie name: Bhuj: The Pride of India
Known for her role in Hulchul, the Indian movie and TV actress Navni Parihar was seen as India's first woman Prime Minister in Ajay Devgn's Bhuj: The Pride of India in 2021. She became the talk of the town for her striking resemblance to her.? ?
8. Lara Dutta??
Movie name: Bell Bottom
The Bollywood actress who won the Miss Universe pageant in 2021 essayed the role of Indira Gandhi in Akshay Kumar starrer Bell Bottom. Her transformation left the fans bowled over.
Which one is your favourite portrayal of Indira Gandhi? in Bollywood movies before Fatima Sana Shaikh and Kangana Ranaut? Let us know in the comment section below.
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