From Tabu to Chitrangada Singh, Queens of Parallel Cinema

Smita Patil gave unforgettable characters in films like Mandy, Arth, Mirch Masala, and others

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Shabana Azmi gave remarkable performances and worked with filmmakers like Shyam Bengal, Satyajit Ray, and many others

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Tabu is the epitome of elegance. She was once called the saviour of paraller cinema

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Nandita Das is the first Indian actress to play a lesbian on screen

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From Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi to Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, the actor portrayed excellent characters on screen

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With films like Mr and Mrs Iyer, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Talvar, and others, Konkona Sen Sharma is known for defying societal norms

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This independent actor has not only aced the silver screen but also gave unforgettable characters on Hindi TV

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