Bollywood's Blockbuster Debuts: Actresses Who Made a Grand Entry and Lasting Impact

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News18•05-02-2026, 14:06
Bollywood's Blockbuster Debuts: Actresses Who Made a Grand Entry and Lasting Impact
- •Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra debuted in Aamir Khan's 'Dangal', which became the highest-grossing debut film for actresses on this list, earning ₹2,070 crore worldwide.
- •Sonakshi Sinha made a smashing debut opposite Salman Khan in 'Dabangg', collecting ₹215 crore worldwide and establishing her as a mainstream Bollywood heroine.
- •Anushka Sharma's debut in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' with Shah Rukh Khan was a major hit, grossing ₹151.60 crore worldwide.
- •Deepika Padukone became an overnight sensation with her debut in 'Om Shanti Om', also starring Shah Rukh Khan, which earned ₹148.20 crore worldwide.
- •Alia Bhatt launched her career with 'Student of the Year', and later earned a National Award for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', showcasing her acting prowess.
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