32 Most Beautiful Women In India
Take inspiration from the beauties who have battled their way to the top and thrived.
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Attention readers! Prepare to be amazed because we are here to talk about the beautiful women in India. The beauty of this South Asian country lies in its diversity and culture, and the famous Bollywood actresses have time and again manifested that through their charming personalities. They have won the hearts of millions in India and across the world.
Personalities like Susmita Sen, Waheeda Rehman, Madhuri Dixit, and Tabu have captured the essence of Indian beauty in their crafts and their appearances. The gorgeous Priyanka Chopra has not only blessed the Indian audience with her acting skills but has also made a mark in Hollywood. So swipe up to check out the most beautiful Indian women and read more about them!
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Diversity In Indian Beauty
Indian beauty standards are as diverse as its culture, so there is no one way to define it. Every region adds its own unique touch to the mix, making beauty a multifaceted concept across the country. In some regions, darker skin tones are celebrated, while others admire a fairer complexion. Facial features, hair types, and body shapes also vary widely, which proves that there is no one-size-fits-all standard of beauty in India.
Fortunately, people have now moved on from narrow beauty standards and have embraced more inclusive and individual-focused ideas of beauty. After all, beauty is not skin deep, it is subjective and all about celebrating the uniqueness each person brings to the table. Keep scrolling to read about some of the most beautiful Indian women in India.
List of Top 32 Most Beautiful Women In India
1. Deepika Padukone
Date of Birth: January 5, 1986
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 1.74 m
Profession: Actress
Deepika Padukone has won our hearts over and over again with her path-breaking performances in films such as Padmaavat, Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha, and several others. This lady with a million-dollar smile recently starred in a Hollywood film. Besides her acting career, she is very vocal about issues such as depression and women empowerment, and she also runs a foundation to spread awareness about mental health called The Live Love Laugh Foundation. All these qualities and her natural beauty surely make her the most beautiful actress in India.
2. Alia Bhatt
Date of Birth: March 15, 1993
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.6 m
Profession: Actress
Alia Bhatt has carved a special space for herself in Bollywood within a span of five years by becoming one of the most successful actresses in the industry. She has received a lot of critical and mass appreciation for her performances in films like Raazi, Gully Boy, and Udta Punjab. Alia happens to be the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and belongs to a family of artists. She looks amazing with or without any jewelry on. Her dark hair tied back in a ponytail accentuates her slender shoulders.
3. Priyanka Chopra
Date of Birth: July 18, 1982
Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, India
Height: 1.69 m
Profession: Actress
The winner of the Miss World title in 2000, Priyanka Chopra has taken the world by storm. She is known for her intelligence and is doing exceptionally well for herself and has gained popularity even in the West with her show Quantico. She also played a role in the Hollywood film Baywatch. She is winning all the awards and was also honored with the Padma Shri last year. Way to go, PeeCee!
4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Date of Birth: November 1, 1973
Place of Birth: Mangalore, India
Height: 1.7 m
Profession: Actress
It seems like Aishwarya Rai never stopped being beautiful. She has always managed to look breathtaking! She won the Miss World pageant in 1994 and ever since then, she has established herself as one of the most influential and celebrated actresses of India. She has often been regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world!
5. Kareena Kapoor Khan
Date of Birth: September 21, 1980
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.65 m
Profession: Actress
Kareena Kapoor’s cinematic journey began with Refugee in 2000. Over the last two decades, this beautiful actress has done some phenomenal work in films like Chameli, Jab We Met, Omkara, and Talaash. She is one woman who looks fabulous all natural, without makeup on because of her exceptional features.
6. Sobhita Dhulipala
Date of Birth: May 31, 1992
Place of Birth: Tenali, India
Height: 1.75 m
Profession: Actress, model
Sobhita Dhulipala was placed second at the Femina Miss India 2013 pageant and represented the country at Miss Earth 2013. She is one of the great models who turned into a Bollywood actress. She started off her career with modeling and later moved on to acting. She gained a ton of fame and recognition for her lead role in Amazon’s drama series Made In Heaven.
7. Sushmita Sen
Date of Birth: November 19, 1975
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, India
Height: 1.75 m
Profession: Actress
Sushmita Sen is one of those timeless beauties you can’t stop looking at. This gorgeous Bengali actress and model was the winner of the Miss Universe pageant in 1994. One of the most beautiful women in the world, she became the first Indian woman to wear the crown. She has acted in a bunch of movies and rose to stardom with the Tamil film Ratchagan. She broke norms and challenged Indian social taboos by adopting a baby girl when she was only 25.
8. Radhika Apte
Date of Birth: September 7, 1985
Place of Birth: Pune, India
Height: 1.6 m
Profession: Actress
There really is no Netflix India without Radhika Apte. Apte began her acting career in theater before venturing out into films, and she sure has come a long way. This unconventional beauty has paved her way into huge projects, and she hasn’t failed to win hearts and appreciation with her performance in films like Parched and Phobia. The dusky brown-eyed actress does have some incredible acting skills. Do check out her short film Ahalya by Sujoy Ghosh!
Fun Fact9. Lisa Haydon
Date of Birth: June 17, 1986
Place of Birth: Chennai
Height: 1.78 m
Profession: Model, actress
The one thing that rings in our heads when we look at Lisa Haydon is, “Stunning, stunning, stunning!” This model-turned-actress lived in Australia and the US before moving back to India in 2007. It has been an eventful journey for her career. She recently got married and had her first child. We can’t get over how gorgeous this dusky beauty is!
10. Dia Mirza
Date of Birth: December 9, 1981
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, India
Height: 1.68 m
Profession: Actress, model
This elegant woman is a model, actress, and producer who also won the title of Miss Asia Pacific in the year 2000. She made her acting debut with Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein and later appeared in a whole bunch of other films. Besides being incredibly gorgeous, Dia is constantly involved in social work. She once tweeted that she disliked the word ‘charity’ because the idea of giving is not charity. That’s a lovely thought!
11. Waheeda Rehman
Date of Birth: February 3, 1938
Place of Birth: Chengalpattu, India
Height: 1.55 m
Profession: Actress
Waheeda Rahman is a classic legend of Indian cinema. She is the ‘Golden Girl’ of yesteryears. This evergreen woman started her acting career with South Indian films. With age, she has only grown more and more graceful, and we can’t stop admiring her beauty!
12. Madhuri Dixit
Date of Birth: May 15, 1967
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.63 m
Profession: Actress
Another Indian beauty we can’t help but swoon over. Even in her fifties, Madhuri Dixit is still our film industry’s classic beauty that ruled our hearts for several decades. With her natural acting skills, her million-dollar smile, and her graceful dancing, she sure is one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema. Besides winning many awards, she was also honored with the Padma Shri in 2007.
13. Tabu
Date of Birth: November 4, 1971
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, India
Height: 1.74 m
Profession: Actress
Tabu is one of the most versatile actresses in the film industry who can still make heads turn. She has acted in films of many different languages. Be it Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, or Bengali, she has done it all. Her international works include The Namesake and Life of Pi. She has won the National Award for Best Film Actress twice and was also awarded the Padma Shri. She is so beautiful because she seems like someone who can truly revel in her natural self.
14. Hema Malini
Date of Birth: October 16, 1948
Place of Birth: Ammankudi, India
Height: 1.68 m
Profession: Actress
The ‘Dream Girl’ of Bollywood has had an incredible journey from being one of the most acclaimed actresses of our country to becoming a filmmaker and a politician. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Ithu Sathiyam, and ever since then, she has had many notable works to her name. She was also awarded the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to Indian cinema.
15. Rani Mukherjee
Date of Birth: March 21, 1978
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.6 m
Profession: Actress
Rani Mukherjee, the Bong beauty, started off her career in Bollywood at just 16 and with that began her journey of blockbuster hits and some really substantial roles. She has a distinctive charm of her own – be it her caramel-colored eyes, the prettiest of smiles, and her dusky glow. She has always been a natural beauty and true to her persona. She was honored with the National Award in 2015 for her brilliant performance in the film Mardaani.
16. Konkona Sen Sharma
Date of Birth: December 3, 1979
Place of Birth: Kolkata, India
Height: 1.55 m
Profession: Actress
This poised beauty is one of the most respected actresses in Bollywood. She has done phenomenal work in movies like Omkara, Page 3, Life in a Metro, and Mr. And Mrs. Iyer. Besides her grace and versatility, she is known for being a complete natural in front of the camera.
17. Kalki Koechlin
Date of Birth: January 10, 1984
Place of Birth: Pondicherry, India
Height: 1.73 m
Profession: Actress
The bold and beautiful Kalki is rather multi-talented. Besides being an incredible actor, she is also a playwright. She is known to speak her mind, be it through her unconventional film roles or about women empowerment. We really love her strong personality, and she seems like the kind of woman who can hold a marvelous conversation!
18. Sonam Kapoor
Date of Birth: June 9, 1985
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.77 m
Profession: Actress
Sonam, with her beautiful smile and great sense of fashion, is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in Bollywood today. Known in the media for her outspoken personality, she supports various causes such as LGBTQ rights and raising breast cancer awareness. Sonam also won the National Award for her performance in Neerja. She is an endorser of several prominent brands.
Trivia19. Kajol
Date of Birth: August 5, 1974
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.6 m
Profession: Actress
With her bubbly and infectious personality, Kajol is straight up one of the most famous and prettiest actresses of her time. She is one woman who broke records by getting the most Best Actress wins at the Filmfare awards. She was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2011. She is also a social activist who is noted for her work with children and widows.
20. Chitrangada Singh
Date of Birth: August 30, 1976
Place of Birth: Jodhpur, India
Height: 1.68 m
Profession: Actress, model
Though she has done only a few films, the gorgeous Chitrangada Singh holds a special place in Bollywood. She has worked in films like Sorry Bhai! and Inkaar. She has also been the brand ambassador for Airtel, Garnier, Taj Mahal Tea, Tanishq, and other reputed brands. She is definitely one of the most stunning women in the industry!
21. Laxmi Menon
Date of Birth: November 4, 1981
Place of Birth: Kerala, India
Height: 1.91 m
Profession: Model
The ‘dusky beauty’ Laxmi Menon’s story is quite remarkable. She is one of the most remarkable female models in India. Jean Paul Gaultier saw some of her work in an Indian magazine while he was looking for an Indian model to walk his Chanel show in Paris. And so her big story began – one of international fame, high-fashion runways, and walking the ramp for the biggest fashion brands in the world. Isn’t she a total stunner?
22. Sonali Bendre
Date of Birth: January 1, 1975
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.73 m
Profession: Actress
The forever-charming Sonali Bendre started off her career as a model. She is recognized as one of the most beautiful actresses of her time. She is one of the top heroines of the ‘90s. She has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Kannada films. This wonderful woman strongly believes that it’s important to give back to the society and is thus involved in a lot of charity work.
23. Nandita Das
Date of Birth: November 7, 1969
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.57 m
Profession: Actress
Nandita Das is someone who has worn many hats – a celebrated actress, a director, and a very important contributor to Indian cinema and its evolution. This brilliant woman is also known for her simplicity and being her natural self at all times with her ethnic and exuberant sense of style. One can’t help but notice her dark eyes which speak modesty and effortlessness in the way she carries herself and does her work. Sheer brilliance!
24. Vidya Balan
Date of Birth: January 1, 1979
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.63 m
Profession: Actress
The vibrant Vidya Balan is one of the finest actors in modern Indian cinema. She established herself with unconventional roles in films like Kahani and No One Killed Jessica in which the protagonists were anything but perfect. She looks perfect in traditional clothing. This beautiful actress has also been honored with the Padma Shri.
Fun Fact25. Tannishtha Chatterjee
Date of Birth: November 23, 1980
Place of Birth: Pune, India
Height: 1.6 m
Profession: Actress
The acclaimed actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is best known for her performance in the British movie Brick Lane. She won the National Film Award for the film Dekh Indian Circus. Recently, she appeared in the films Angry Indian Goddesses and Parched. She also happens to be the only Indian actress whose films were selected in three major international film festivals, all in the same year!
26. Sayani Gupta
Date of Birth: October 9, 1985
Place of Birth: Kolkata, India
Height: 1.62 m
Profession: Actress
This brilliant starlet has worked in movies like Margarita with a Straw, Fan, and Jolly LLB 2. She graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India. She is a woman who is super confident in her own skin. You must watch her Unblushed interview on YouTube to get a deeper insight into this beautiful mind.
27. Sunidhi Chauhan
Date of Birth: August 14, 1983
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Height: 1.68 m
Profession: Singer
Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the most celebrated playback singers in India. This gorgeous woman with her amazing voice and talent started performing at the tender age of 4! She made her career debut at the age of 13. Being one of the most versatile singers in India, she has established a whole brand for herself. Her fans include veteran singers like Lata Mangeshkar!
28. Sania Mirza
Date of Birth: November 15, 1986
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.73 m
Profession: Professional tennis player
This fierce lady was formerly ranked No. 1 in the women’s double rankings in tennis. With her passion and strong skill in the sport, she has established herself as the most successful Indian tennis player ever as well as one of the highest-paid athletes in India. Besides winning a whole lot of medals, this incredible woman was honored with the country’s highest award for achievement in sports – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. We can’t help but be awestruck by her determination, accomplishments, and beauty.
29. Anuja Chauhan
Date of Birth: September 17, 1970
Place of Birth: Meerut, India
Profession: Writer
The lovely Anuja Chauhan is one of India’s most popular contemporary authors and advertisers. She is often described as the best writer of the Indian commercial fiction genre. Chauhan worked in the renowned ad agency J.Walter Thompson, India for over 17 years, eventually becoming Vice President and Executive Creative Director before quitting in 2010 to pursue a full-time career in literature. Beauty with a whole lot of brains, isn’t she?
30. Mithali Raj
Date of Birth: December 3, 1982
Place of Birth: Jodhpur, India
Height: 1.63 m
Profession: Indian cricketer
This stellar woman has created a buzz around women’s cricket along with her team. She is the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team. She is now regarded as one of the greatest cricketing batters in the game besides being the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. This incredible woman was honored with the Padma Shri in 2015. Way to go!
31. Janhvi Kapoor
Date of Birth: 6 March, 1997
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.63 m
Profession: Actress
The Dhadak heartthrob debuted in Bollywood in 2018 and has become a sensation since then. She received IIFA and Filmfare nominations as Best Female Debut Star for her first film. She has starred in films like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Mili, Roohi, and Bawaal.
32. Ileana D’Cruz
Date of Birth: 1 November, 1987
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.65 m
Profession: Actress
The Indian-born Portuguese actress has created her name in Hindi and Telugu cinema. She delivered praise-worthy performances in movies like Barfi!, Rustom, Julayi, and Badshaaho and has bagged quite a few awards for her roles in these movies. D’Cruz has involved herself with several philanthropic causes for unprivileged kids, girl children, and animals.
Infographic: 5 Indian Women With Timeless Beauty
Indian women are known across the world not just for their intellect but also for their beauty. Long thick tresses paired with facial features to die for – that’s Indian women! From our long list of the 32 most beautiful women, we’ve handpicked our favorite 5 evergreen Indian beauties you must check out!
To know who made our list, scroll down and read the infographic below. Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team
The true meaning of beauty goes beyond the pretty looks, age, ethnicity, and color. Many female celebrities in India, popularly considered beautiful Indian girls, have made their country proud with their accomplishments. Celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithali Raj, Sania Mirza, and Anuja Chauhan are very famous in their respective fields. Their beauty comes from their dignity, uniqueness, and strength, far beyond their looks. They are truly inspirational in every sense of the word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common misconceptions about beauty in India, and how do they impact the perceptions of Indian women?
Common misconceptions about beauty in India stem from the age-old story of being fair while flaunting a small waist with long hair. Indian women grow up thinking that they need to have certain skin tones, shapes, and sizes to fit in rather than feeling comfortable in their own skin.
How do Indian women use makeup and beauty products to express themselves and tell their stories?
Indian women use makeup and beauty products to express themselves and tell their stories of freedom and empowerment. It is a way for them to express themselves while they share their stories, dreams, and ideas. Beauty bloggers like Shrina RaiTina Kakkad associate beauty with confidence, self-assurance, and unfiltered.
How do Indian beauty standards compare to Western beauty standards, and how do they influence each other?
Indian and Western beauty standards are not that different and some common features include being thin, tall, and having long, thick hair. As of now, we witness a time when both Western and Indian beauty standards are more open to accepting differences, especially when it comes to the definition of beauty.
How do Indian women define beauty, and how has this definition evolved over the years?
Indian definition of beauty has always been described as being close to nature- fair skin, natural body shape, and other features, unlike the thin body types that we see today. In the past, dark skin was considered ugly and now it is considered to be a very sultry skin tone.
What are some unique beauty practices and rituals that Indian women follow to enhance their natural beauty?
Beauty practices and rituals in India put more emphasis on using natural ingredients like tulsi, turmeric, sandalwood, henna, and amla. to enhance natural beauty while engaging in yoga asanas to keep fit.
Key Takeaways
- The beauty of India lies in its diversity and culture, and women from Bollywood showcase this essence through their beautiful personas.
- Some of these Bollywood beauties we admire are Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Mithali Raj, and Sunidhi Chauhan.
- Their beauty goes beyond their pretty looks, skin color, ethnicity, and age. Instead, what makes them truly beautiful is their dignity, grace, uniqueness, and strength.
Illustration: Most Beautiful Indian Women
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