Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan: Top 10 Actresses Of 2011

- December 28, 2011 | 1:43 PM IST

Far from playing second fiddle to the gallivanting hero, Bollywood heroines have shown their mettle in 2011. Whether its shaking their hips to a sexy song or murdering their husbands, 2011 saw heroines take on different shades. Check out the top 10 actresses of the year gone by and vote for your favourite!

Kareena Kapoor

With two big hits, Bodyguard and Ra.One, Kareena Kapoor once again proved why she is the first choice of directors in Bollywood.

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan carried The Dirty Picture on her own shoulders and completely surrendered herself to the character. Her performance made the film super-hit despite it being based on a woman-oriented subject.

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif‘s work was appreciated both in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

Rani Mukerji

The actress made a great comeback in No One Killed Jessica, which, again, was a woman-oriented subject. The film was a box-office success and Rani Mukerji’s work was liked by all.

Priyanka Chopra

PC played a challenging and a different kind of role in 7 Khoon Maaf. Even if the film was a box-office flop, Priyanka Chopra‘s work was praised by all. On the other hand, she also played a detective in Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 with ease.

Deepika Padukone

Though Desi Boyz and Aarakshan failed to make it very big at the box-office, Deepika Padukone made her presence felt in both the movies. She also added glamour to big screen with her item number in Dum Maaro Dum.

Anushka Sharma

After a flop in Patiala House, Anushka Sharma emerged with flying colours in the second half of the year with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, and stood out.