Politics is a concept that attracts Indian filmmakers a lot. We have seen many films that revolved around politics and nowadays, even web series are being made on it.
Portraying the role of a politician in a movie or a web series is surely not easy. But, there have been actresses who have given strong performances in political dramas.
Today, let’s look at the list of five actresses who portrayed the role of a politician and nailed it…
Suchitra Sen (Aandhi – 1975)
Gulzar’s Aandhi starring Suchitra Sen and Sanjeev Kumar released in 1975. However, the film was banned in India by the ruling party. It was alleged that the film revolved around the then Prime Minister of the country, Indira Gandhi. But, it is said that apart from Sen’s look nothing was similar to Indira Gandhi. Sen’s performance was appreciated a lot and she was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress Award for it.
Raveena Tandon (Satta – 2003)
Raveena Tandon is mainly known for playing the typical heroine roles in the movies. However, there have been movies where she impressed everyone with her strong performance as well. Satta is of those movies. In Satta, Raveena played the role of a woman who enters politics after her politician husband is sent to jail on charges of murder. She was simply amazing in the film, and it is regarded as one of the best performances of her career.
Juhi Chawla (Gulaab Gang – 2014)
Can you imagine Juhi Chawla in a negative role? Well, we are sure it’s difficult to do that. But, Juhi nailed it in the role of a corrupt politician in the 2014 release Gulaab Gang. In the movie, Madhuri Dixit was the protagonist and Juhi was the antagonist, but the latter’s performance was appreciated more.
Richa Chadha (Madam Chief Minister – 2021)
Earlier this year, Richa Chadha was seen in the film Madam Chief Minister. The actress played the role of a woman who belongs to a lower caste (as per the Indian caste system) but becomes the Chief Minister of a state. Richa’s performance was simply amazing and it was one of the highlights of the movie.
Huma Qureshi (Maharani – 2021)
Last on the list we have Huma Qureshi. The actress’ web series titled Maharani has released today on Sony LIV and Huma has given a fantastic performance in it. The story of the web series revolves around a woman who becomes the Chief Minister of Bihar after her CM husband is shot. Huma has clearly given one of the best performances of her career.
That Pali Hill plot where the old Kapoor house stood is finally ready.
They put out a note themselves, talking about new beginnings and asking for some space.
It is huge: six floors, hanging gardens, the whole works.
Neetu Kapoor moves in with them.
Alia just bagged another Filmfare award for Jigra.
So, the construction fences are finally down. The boxes are being packed. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are finally hauling boxes into that Pali Hill place, and choosing Diwali for it is certainly no accident. This is a proper family move, the whole clan under one roof. Calling it a 'new build' feels incomplete, doesn't it? I mean, they tore the old place down, sure, but the land itself? That is all Kapoor history. They have simply put a new house on a very, very old foundation.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor move into their newly built Pali Hill home ahead of Diwali Getty Images
So, what is the place actually like?
With an estimated value of £24 million, (Rs 250 crore) it is six floors stacked up on that prized Pali Hill plot. That video leak a few months back really blew up. Alia was furious, and rightly so, someone just filmed the place and posted on social media. We all saw a raw, unauthorized peek because of it. The home seems to have tiered gardens on the terrace, like a modern take on a classic Mumbai bungalow.
The six-floor mansion blends modern luxury with the Kapoor family’s deep-rooted legacyInstagram/filmymeme
Why does this Pali Hill move matter so much?
That land is Kapoor history. Tearing down the original house was a gamble. Neetu ji, Ranbir, Alia, and their daughter Raha, all under one roof now. Four generations in one building. On top of that, it's during Diwali. It is about lighting lamps in a new space that is actually full of old memories. They also sent a note to the media politely asking for privacy around their new Pali Hill home.
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What is happening on the work front?
As if moving house is not chaotic enough, Alia is still riding the high from her Filmfare win for Jigra. Her sixth. She put up a post calling it a project close to her heart, and you can tell she is not just using a press release line. Now the industry chatter is all about their next big one. They are teaming up again for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, with Vicky Kaushal in the mix too.
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