Priyanka Chopra Where she scores: Priyanka's known to overshadow her co-stars in a film. Her oomphy screen presence only adds to her acting talents. Needs to work on: Priyanka is seen as too rigid when it comes to the script. Sources say that Priyanka wouldn't take up a project where she is not getting to act, hence has missed out on quite a few big banner films with an ensemble starcast. Trade-speak: Priyanka is still affordable, and can act as well as a hero. She can pull off a movie on her shoulders, according to the trade. | |
|
Sonakshi Sinha Films on hand: Rowdy Rathore (with Akshay Kumar), Joker (with Akshay Kumar), Son Of Sardar (with Ajay Devgn), Dabangg 2 (with Salman Khan), Lootera (with Ranveer Singh) Where she scores: She has the tag of a hit heroine, can act and look glamorous as well. Needs to work on: Her weight issues. Her fluctuatingweight has been grist for many detractors' mills. | |||
|
Katrina Kaif
Films on hand: Ek Tha Tiger (with Salman Khan), Yash Chopra's next film (with Shah Rukh Khan), at least two more big films on the negotiating table waiting for her nod.
Where she scores: Katrina doesn't mind getting over-shadowed by the boys, does not belong to any camp and nor is she going steady with anyone. The fact that she is not planning to get married anytime soon, has producerslining up for her.
Needs to work on: Katrina needs to work on her acting skills, say industry watchers.
Trade-speak: Every hero wants to work with Katrina. She's known to be hardworking and pleasant to work with on the sets, which always makes her the first choice for any film, say insiders.
Kareena Kapoor
Films on hand: Ek Mai Aur Ekk Tu (with Imran Khan), Agent Vinod (with Saif Ali Khan), Talaash (with Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji), Once Upon a time in Mumbai 2 (Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor) and Heroine (with Arjun Rampal).
Where she scores:Kareena is a perfect combination of beauty, glamour and acting talent. With an enviable bloodline that has produced the finest actors in Bollywood, Bebo has also given some of the biggest hits last year.
Needs to work on: The stories of her tying the knot is driving a few filmmakers away. Besides, the rumours of her being the highest paid heroine in Bollywood is not helping at all.
Trade-speak: She is the only heroine on the top, who can carry off intense performance oriented roles. She is also friendly and pally with all the top Khans in Bollywood, and looks set to rule 2012 too, say industry watchers.
Deepika Padukone
Films on hand: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (with Ranbir Kapoor), Cocktail (with Saif Ali Khan), Race 2 (with Anil Kapoor and John Abraham).
Where shescores: A good looking girl and a good actor who fits perfectly in an ensemble cast film.
Needs to work on: She needs a few hits as a solo heroine.
Trade-speak:Deepika is a perfect combination of beauty and glamour, and the most wanted after Katrina for a fim.
She is also not as costly as any of her contemporaries, say trade pundits.
Asin After the blockbuster Ready last year, she has two good films in her kitty -- Bol Bachchan and Housefull 2. Sonam Kapoor Players is going to be her first film release. The racy thriller will then be followed up by a biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Anushka Sharma She has Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Yash Chopra's untitled venture. Nargis Fakhri: She caught the maximum eyeballs in 2011. Everybody is watching her in 2012 too, although she's yet to announce a movie. Ileana D'Cruz: She already has two high profile projects in 2012 -- Khiladi 786 (with Akshay) and Barfee (with Ranbir Kapoor). You cannot miss her in 2012. Parineeti Chopra: This former PR professional stole the show from the leading heroine Anushka Sharma in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. | |
|
12