Half yearly round up: Best Actreses 2013

Half yearly round up: Best Actress of 2013

If 2013 saw a series of good performances by B-town actors, it also saw some really noteworthy performances by the actresses. Even though the first half didn't see any female debutante, the existing ones surely surprised us with their skills! Take a look at some of the lovely actresses who stood out this year -

Deepika Padukone

Sexy siren Deepika is all set to win hearts with her performances. Yeh Jawani Hain Diwani saw Deepika playing the role of a geek. She might not look like one but she sure was convincing! This actress is reaching new heights in her acting career and was simply charming in this movie!

Sonam Kapoor

If there's an actress who is growing with every passing film of hers, it's Sonam Kapoor. From her Saawariya days to Raanjhanaa, this actress has come a long way in terms of acting. So for all those who thought Sonam was better off being a model might need to rethink that because she's on the path to prove them wrong!

Vidya Balan

Vidya can potray any given character with aplomb and we're convinced about that by now. Ghanchakkar might not have got the best reviews but Vidya's performance in it did not go unnoticed. Dressed in ridiculous costumes, Vidya played a loud Punjabi and did it extremely well. She's a dhamaka on screen we absolutely love to watch!

Chitrangada Singh

There's no doubt when it comes to Chitrangada's acting skills but this time, she surpassed our expectations with her performance in Inkaar. She exuded glamour and that 'oomph' factor that was required for the role. After watching the movie, one feels like her character Maya was made especially for her.

Kalki Koechlin

Kalki has always managed to surprise us with her performances. Just when we think we've seen her best, she goes ahead and proves us wrong. This year, we saw Kalki in Yeh Jawani Hain Diwani and Ek Thi Daayan. While her role in YJHD was unlike the roles she has done so far, it was her role in Ek Thi Daayan that definitely deserves a mention. She manages to bag some really interesting roles, must say!

Mahi Gill

She might not always be in the limelight but hats off to her for opting for offbeat films. Mahi was seen playing a bold character in Saheb Biwi aur Gangster Returns, this year. Her acting is such that one can never ignore her presence in any movie because she always manages to shine.

Shraddha Kapoor

Her third movie turned out to be the third highest grossing movie of 2013 – Shraddha couldn't have asked for more! She garnered a lot of praise for her role has an aspiring singer in Aashiqui 2 and rightly so!

Who's your favourite? Take your pick.

Where is Konkana!?? -_-