Bollywood's 6 Most Powerful Women 2014

BANGALORE: “It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always,” said Oprah Winfrey. These celebrities are not only known entertainers and icons for many, but also ambassadors for good causes or achieved success in fields that was once dominated by males. Also, these women aren’t famous just for their looks or riches but there are women who struggled to be where they are today. Here are the 6 most powerful women celebrities.

Vidya Balan: She surpassed all negative criticism and rose to high fame. Vidya Balan, the Padma Shri awardee carved a niche for herself in the so-called male dominated industry and rubbished the thoughts that movies led by ladies won’t work.

She grabbed many eyeballs for her character portrayal in the movie, Parineeta. No One Killed Jessica, Paa to count a few. She grew as an actor and with her powerful roles on screen, and ethnic beauty worth praising; Vidya is a self-made star outshining others. Currently, she is married to Siddharth Roy Kapoor.

Depika Padukone: The dusky beauty from south swept Bollywood with her glamour and skills since her first movie, Om Shanti Om opposite Bollywood badshah Shahrukh Khan. Deepika Padukone went on to grab popularity and move up in her career with box office hits like Cocktail, Chennai Express, Ye Jawani hai Deewani, and Ramleela.  With a no filmi background, the lady has made herself the part of the new generation in the Bollywood industry in style.

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