Bollywood films are full of beautiful and unique actresses hailing from various states. In the 80s and 1990s, shorter actresses with a good luck were more popular. Today, the trend has shifted and more people are looking for tall, charming actresses. Here’s a list with some of the tallest Bollywood actresses for 2024.
1. Diana Penty
Diana is a 5’10” Indian actress and model. Cocktail earned her the first Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Penty is also an active volunteer in many NGOs. She has shown her generosity to humanity by volunteering with numerous NGOs.
2. Kriti Sanon
Kriti is an Indian actress who is known for her extraordinary acting talent. She entered the film industry after completing her B.tech. After the Telugu movie Nenokkadine, her debut in “Heropanti” marked her entry into Bollywood. Kriti is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. She also won Filmfare Awards for Best Actress and National Film Award Best Actress in Mimi for her amazing performance.
3. Nargis Fakhri
Nargis, an actress with American roots, played her first major role in Rockstar (2011). She was nominated as a Filmfare Award nominee for Best Female debut. Her audience is left in awe of her talent. Nargis is 5’9″ tall, which is more than average for girls.
4. Anushka Sharma
Anushka is 5’9″ tall. She began her acting career with the Shahrukh Khan film Rab Ne Banadi Jodi. Anushka received successive film offers for Band Baja Baarat, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and other films. She also won the film fare award as Best Supporting actress.
5. Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline Genevieve Fernandez, a Sri Lankan actress and model in the Hindi Film Industry. She stands at 5’9″ and has appeared in films such as Race 2, Housefull 2 and Race. She was also a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, in 2016.
6. Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi Rautela, a beauty pageant contestant, model and Indianactress, stands at 5’9″ tall. She made her debut in 2013 with the film Singh Saab the Great. Urvashi became popular when she represented India at Miss Universe 2015. She has appeared in films such as Great Grand Masti and Pagalpanti.
7. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is approximately 5’8.5″ tall. Deepika Padukone is the daughter to the legendary badminton star Prakash Padukone. She was recently the highest paid actress. She is the Indian ambassador for mental health. She was a badminton national player before she started her Bollywood career. Deepika’s first film was OM SHANTI OM. It was a huge hit.
8. Katrina Caif
Katrina, another tall personality in Bollywood. She is an actress of British descent who made her Bollywood debut in the film Boom. She is a beauty icon with a height of 5’8″ and 8.5″. What about her commercial success from various Bollywood films such as Namaste London or Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya. Her career was at its peak.
9. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Sonam Kapoor is the daughter of veteran actor Anil. She began her career as an assistant director on the Black film. She got her role in Ranjana after her first film, Sawariya was a complete disaster at the box-office. This marked a turning point for her career. She is a stunning woman with a beautiful smile and possesses a 5’8″ height. Sonam’s outstanding performance in the film Neerja earned her her first award.
10. Lisa Haydon
Lisa is a model, TV host, and Indian actress. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare for her movie Aisha. Haydon was born Madras in India. She stands at 5’7″ tall. She starred in many other films such as Housefull 3 or Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
Conclusion
Over time, the perception of beauty has changed in Bollywood. The industry once favored short actresses, but today the audience admires tall actresses.
