International Women¡¯s Day 2025: 5 actresses who proved action isn¡¯t just for men
As International Women's Day 2025 is coming soon, we are here to look at women who have done action roles on screen. Right from using some weapons to doing hand-to-hand combat, these women have set the mark up high.
As we prepare to commemorate International Women's Day 2025, we look at five actresses who have broken preconceptions by undertaking strong action roles in television series and films. These actresses have reimagined strength on screen through intense action, or fearless performances in physically taxing roles. Want to know who these actresses are? Scroll down!
International Women¡¯s Day 2025: 5 actresses who have aced action roles
Anushka Shetty
Isn't Anushka Shetty in Baahubali truly unforgettable? In Baahubali, Anushka played the warrior princess Devasena, participating in combat sequences. In the thriller Bhaagamathie, she also portrayed a powerful, action-packed character.
Sushmita Sen
In the Disney+ Hotstar series Aarya, Sushmita Sen played the title character, Aarya Sareen, and gave a powerful performance. She played a strong-willed lady who, following the murder of her husband, finds herself forced to enter the underworld. Sushmita had left everyone impressed when she shared videos of her training for the show.
Rani Mukerji
As Shivani Shivaji Roy in the Mardaani movie series, Rani Mukerji gave an intense and gripping performance. She portrayed an energetic and fearless Senior Inspector of the Mumbai Crime Branch in Mardaani. The actress received praise for her elegance and ease in playing such a part.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
For the role in Citadel: Honey Bunny, Samantha had received a great deal of training in stunts, weapon handling, and more. Not to mention, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's portrayal of Raji, a vicious Tamil rebel from Sri Lanka, in The Family Man 2 was an unforgettable performance.
Alia Bhatt
A few months ago, Alia Bhatt starred in Jigra, and people around the world adored her. She played Satya, a hotel employee who sets out on a dangerous quest to save her brother Ankur. It is evident that Alia is doing everything within her power to save her brother. In the film, she plays a strong character, and fans cherished seeing her in that role.
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