From Deepika to Sonakshi: the power of women in Bollywood

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Posted: 11 years ago

WOMEN ON TOP

We get Trade analysts to identify the leading ladies with the most amount of boxoffice clout

Shalvi Mangaokar

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, June 26, 2014

From the time that a Bollywood film's worth started getting measured in Rs. 100 crore figures (or multiples, thereof), it's the leading men who were attributed with the success.

It has been the bastion of the Khans along with stars such as Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn. But while they continue to rule, their female counterparts have also emerged as stars in their own right.

These leading ladies, too, have their dedicated fan following, and, as a result, are names that film-makers now rely on to draw in the crowds.

As their growing popularity brings with it more box-office clout, we ask trade experts who, according to them, has the maximum impact on a film's revenues. The top three were unanimous choices - Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Katrina Kaif. These three have emerged as the leading ladies, literally, of Bollywood.

Trade expert Taran Adarsh says, "Sonakshi Sinha, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif are outstanding. Alia Bhatt, too, seems to have a lot of potential. Deepika is in a different league, while Sonakshi and Katrina are great at what they do. Then, of course, there's Priyanka Chopra who has proved her mettle too."

Trade analyst Komal Nahta also names Sonakshi, Deepika and Katrina as the frontrunners among the leading ladies. He says, "These three have the most number of Rs. 100 crore films to their credit. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka have been around for longer, have showcased their skills and are still powerful."

Film distributor and exhibitor Akshaye Rathi, however, feels that "Deepika is the only one who is able to draw in crowds on her own merit." He adds, though, that Sonakshi is also popular for being the "quintessential Hindi film heroine" and that "Katrina is smart with her choices."

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Posted: 11 years ago

Awesome read.

Good article that justifies girls in Bollywood and where they stand with their success rate

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--- Trade expert Taran Adarsh says, "Sonakshi Sinha, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif are outstanding. Alia Bhatt, too, seems to have a lot of potential. Deepika is in a different league, while Sonakshi and Katrina are great at what they do. Then, of course, there's Priyanka Chopra who has proved her mettle too."

Like really On what basis is she in totally different league!

--- Film distributor and exhibitor Akshaye Rathi, however, feels that "Deepika is the only one who is able to draw in crowds on her own merit."

Hello Katrina Kaif!?? She is still doing movies if you havent got it right.

--- Priyanka Chopra has 2 films in hand

Totally wrong! She has 4 films in hand - Mary Kom, BM, DDD and Madhu Bhanderkar's next

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MR.KooL

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Posted: 11 years ago

Doesn't Asin has four 100 cr movies...with the help of her star power in 5 min roles 😆

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Posted: 11 years ago

😆 deepika league 😆
i think pc has most meaningful movie as barfii in 100 crore club..n y sona is included in it... which 100 crore club movie of her has her contribution..
kuch bhi!

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Posted: 11 years ago

Kareena has four as well

2009 - 3 Idiots

2010 - Golmaal 3
2011 - Bodyguard
2011 - Ra.One

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Posted: 11 years ago

Completely agree.
"Deepika is the only one who is able to draw in crowds on her own merit."
Sonakshi is also popular for being the "quintessential Hindi film heroine."
"Katrina is smart with her choices."

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Posted: 11 years ago

The films in hand are the ones officially announced, more like which have begun or completed the shooting. So PC's case is true with DDD and MK.

In BW right now Deepika and Kat are the only actresses who could pull crowds. PC and Kareena, more or less have lost their hold over audience.

Anushka would be a strong competitor with her forthcoming films.

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ViccoTurmeric

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Originally posted by: Zairean
The films in hand are the ones officially announced, more like which have begun or completed the shooting. So PC's case is true with DDD and MK.
In BW right now Deepika and Kat are the only actresses who could pull crowds. PC and Kareena, more or less have lost their hold over audience.

Anushka would be a strong competitor with her forthcoming films.

If BM is not officially announced then how come DP has 5 films?

Only announced one are Piku, FF, HNY and Tamaasha!