Silver Screen's Timeless Beauties

It is rightly said that women are truly the most remarkable creatures to have walked the face of Earth. From birth, they've learnt to love and care for everyone in their family and after marriage, they carry those invaluable qualities to their husbands' home and their new families. Academics, professional obligations, household chores, mundane tasks and conflicts, women have learnt to prioritize and manage them all.

Women's Day is celebrated on the 8^th of March; therefore, as a tribute to some of the most amazing women in Bollywood, BollyCurry presents Silver Screen's Timeless Beauties, some chosen few from the fraternity, who embody what a complete woman is, while keeping themselves at the peak of their various roles.

Filmfare Award winner Mumtaz undoubtedly graces BollyCurry's list first as she was one of the highest paid actress of her time and is globally known for her grace and beauty. Having acted in scores of movies, Mumtaz's popularity is unparalleled and she's reached the zenith of her profession. Despite tasting success in her dream career, Mumtaz mothered two beautiful daughters, Natasha and Tanya, and balanced her profession and personal life well. She admitted to have successfully battled cancer a few years back. This woman has truly been remarkable in all her endeavors.

 

This list is naturally incomplete without the mention of Bollywood's dream girl, Hema Malini. This epitome of beauty won many hearts with her bright, doe-eyes and wide smile. Despite getting married at the peak of her career to Dharmendra Singh Deol, her popularity only soared. Being his second wife and battling with societal norms and opinions, Malini brought up her two daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol with much care. They turned out to be astounding beauties themselves and grew into fine women. A perfect role model of a career woman catering to her family responsibilities with equal vigor, Hema Malini is no less than a legend.

 

Known even today for her distinguishing features and timeless beauty, Rekha is the epitome of poise and grace.  Rekha joined the Telugu film industry at an extremely young age after realizing that she needed to do something about her family's financial status. Having a father who refused to acknowledge her only added to her list of burdens, but she didn't let that stop her diligent climb to the very top. Overcoming all the challenges of her childhood and teenage years, life threw her a curveball when she became a young widow. However, she faced all adversities with an iron will and proved that a woman does not need a man to complete her life. Rekha still stands strong and this Padma Shri award holder certainly is one of the most inspirational woman out there!

 

The only actress of Hindi cinema to make a commercially successful comeback after a long hiatus is Sridevi Kapoor. This spectacular beauty is also a holder of the Padma Shri award and has been a popular actress since the very beginning of her illustrious career. Dealing with a secret marriage to superstar Mithun Chakraborty and subsequently marrying producer Boney Kapoor, Sridevi never gave up her career. However, she did choose to retire when she gave birth to her two daughters, Jahnavi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, making them her first priority. But not to worry, she made a smooth transition back to the professional sphere when she was ready. It's safe to conclude that Sridevi is a perfect example of a multifaceted woman!

 

Another actress to hold the Padma Shri award on this list is the ethereal beauty Madhuri Dixit Nene. Despite being away from her motherland after she married her NRI husband and giving birth to two beautiful boys, Arin and Rayaan, this dancing diva kept her roots to Bollywood intact. She later returned to India and settled down, where her career kick-started once again. Now Madhuri is balancing her career and family life perfectly amongst other noteworthy activities. Madhuri sure deserves an award for being such a poised and graceful woman!

 

She walks like a queen, talks like a queen and she is definitely a queen. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took the world by storm when she won the title of Miss World in 1994. With striking good-looks and a warm personality, Aishwarya won many hearts when she entered the world of Bollywood. Her fame only mounted higher when she married the heir of the biggest superstar family in Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan. Not only is she the holder of the Padma Shri award, but she holds the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award from the Government of France. This international beauty had put her career on hold after the birth for her beautiful baby girl, Aaradhya, but is gearing to be back to business soon.  Aishwarya is surely deserving of the queen title!

 

Author: Mohini N.

Editors: Nabila S. and Gunia K.

Graphics: Marsh P.