Anjum Bin Anam –
The ’90s was considered the era of the natural fusion of East and West in Bollywood. At this time, western culture began to mix with Indian subcontinental culture. It was very noticeable in the dance, song, music, and fashion trends of that period. Today’s episode is about some of the brightest stars of that period who rocked the entertainment world with their looks, acting, and dancing.
Although she was an actress in the ’80s, she also reigned in the ’90s due to her immense popularity. Her pairings with Sunny Deol, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor were admirable. She started as a child actress. She was the only actress who had a successful long-lasting career in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema simultaneously. She was the pioneer of the female protagonist trend in Bollywood. She made her Hindi film debut with the movie Himmatwala. After that, she released successful movies like Mr. India, Chaalbaz, Nigahein, Nagina, Saltanat, and Chandni. Her dance moves in Mein Teri Dushman and Hawa Hawai are still old gold masterpieces.
She was the most popular actress of the ’90s and was considered by many to be the only female superstar of Bollywood. No other actress was even close to her in dance and expression. Although she made her debut in 1984 with Abodh as a teenager, she started working on the silver screen in earnest in the ’90s. But she had been popular on the silver screen since the release of commercially successful movies like Dil, Saajan, Hum Up Ke Hain Kaun, and Beta. Her on-screen pairings with Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt were much appreciated. Her dance moves in Ek Do Tin, Dhak Dhak, and Maar Dala are still masterpieces, many call her the “Dhak Dhak Girl” of the era. Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan, she acted together with Akshay Khanna, Sanjay Kapoor, and many others.
She was one of the most talented actresses of that era. Sadly, she was able to work for a very short time only due to her untimely death. But in that short time, she produced some memorable works including Shola Aur Shabnam and Deewana. She made her debut with the movie Vishwa Atma. Still, her dance to the song Sat Samundaar Par is a classic masterpiece. Her last movie was Shatranj.
Crowned Miss India in 1984, she was one of the most popular actresses of the ’90s. She was the only actress who has always been appreciated for her comical scenes. Her debut on the silver screen came with the release of the movie Saltanat. But she became hugely popular after the release of the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, and her pairing with Aamir Khan was highly appreciated. Her movie Dar showcased her acting versatility. The fact that she does not lag in dancing also came to the silver screen after the release of her movie Bol Radha Bol. Her pairing with actor Sunny Deol in the movie Arjun Pandit was also quite popular.
She was born into a rich Bengali-Marathi family, who were already connected to the silver screen. Soon after her arrival on the silver screen, she faced a lot of criticism for her dark complexion. But she became one of the most popular actresses of the ’90s. She made her debut with the movie Bekhudi, which was a hit. But her acting prowess emerged after the release of the movie Baazigar, followed by a series of successful movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Her pair with Shah Rukh Khan was very popular. Her pairing with Saif Ali Khan in the movie Hamesha was also loved by many. She also did well with the negative character in her movie Gupt. Her dance performance in the song Yeh Kali Kali Akhein was highly appreciated.
She was a popular tomboy actress in Bollywood. She was highly praised for her energetic dance moves. She belonged to the noble Kapoor family, and although her family was already prominent in the film industry, girls from her family were still forbidden to work in the film industry. Arguably against her family’s wishes, she stepped into the world of the silver screen. Her debut was with the release of the movie Prem Kaedi. After that, she teamed up with actor Govinda and gave several successful movies like Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero Number One, Raja Babu, and Coolie Number One. In the movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai, she played a supporting role, but in a dance scene, she gave tough competition even to actress Madhuri Dixit. Some of her movies were famous for tender and beautiful performances, Raja Hindustani, Fiza, and Zobeida were among them. Also, her comedy performance in the movie Judwa and her amazing dance performance in the song Jhanjhariya in the movie Kisna made her memorable on the silver screen.
Popular as one of the most underrated and talented actresses in Bollywood. Although born in a Southern family, she excelled in Hindi. No actress of her time was more versatile than her. That is why her performance was appreciated. Due to her long height, many popular actors did not want to act with her. Yet Tabu’s acting career flourished, winning a place in the hearts of the audience with her versatile performance. Although she made her debut with the movie Prem, she gained popularity after the release of the movie Vijaypath. Her pairing with actor Ajay Devgan was well appreciated on screen. After that, her work was seen on the silver screen in acclaimed popular movies like Chini Kam, Maqbool, Chandni Bar, etc. Her dancing skills were also seen in the song Mohe Rang De.
She was one of the most beautiful and sexy actresses of that time. She could portray the sensual scenes very artistically without any obscenity. She made her debut in Bollywood with the movie Patthar Ke Phool. She teamed up with actors Govinda and Akshay Kumar and released very popular movies like Dulhe Raja and Mohra. Her dances in the song Tip Tip Barsa and Cheez Badi Hein were eye pleasing. Also, her song Sheher Ki Ladki was very popular.
She was regarded as the most beautiful actress of the ’90s, no one was ahead of her in looks. Her origin was modeling, then dancing, and finally acting on the silver screen. She first became popular with only a dance performance in the movie Bombay for which she is still known as “Hamma Hamma Girl”. After that, she showed her beauty and acting in several successful movies like Sarfarosh, Hum Saath Saath Hai, and Major Saab. She made her debut in Bollywood with the movie Aag.
She was incomparable in dancing, even more, incomparable in maintaining her physical beauty. Her lifestyle is followed by many other new-age actresses. She had seen showing her acting prowess in movies like Baazigar, Dhadkaan, and Mein Khiladi Tu Anari. Her dance moves in the songs UP Bihar and Churake Dil Mera were well received by the audience. Her chemistry with Sunil Shetty and Akshay Kumar in the movie Dhadkaan was highly appreciated. She made her debut with the movie Baazigar.
She made her debut with the movie Narsimha. After her debut, she was criticized by the audience for her short height. But from that situation, she became a popular actress. Her performance was outstanding in the movie Ek Hasina Thi. Her notable works were Dillagi, Bhoot, Pinjar, and Jangal. She developed great chemistry with actor Jackie Shroff in the movie Rangeela with her dancing and sensuality. Her dance performance in the song Chamma Chamma from the movie China Gate is still appreciated.
She was called “Nepali Beauty”. Her citizenship was Nepali, later she took Indian citizenship. She was one of the most popular actresses of that era. According to many, she was a very talented actress, but because of her Nepali origin, she faced discrimination in Bollywood. She gave tough completion to all of the Bollywood actresses in acting and popularity at that time. She made her debut in Bollywood with the movie Saudagar. Her most notable commercial films were in 1942: A Love Story, Dil Se, Lajja, Bombay, Akele Hum Akele Tum, and Khamosi. Also, her pairing with actor Bobby Deol in the movie Gupt became very popular. Her dance performance in the songs O Yara Dil Lagana, and Madhosia were eye-catching.
She is the daughter of the famous actor Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. She was incomparable in her cute looks. She made her debut with actor Bobby Deol in the movie Barsaat. Her good performances were seen in movies like Badshah, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, and Mela. Her dance performance in the song Mela Dilo Ka was highly appreciated.
A very popular actress of those times. She was mainly popular for her candid and sensually bold controversial scenes. She was called “Ahead of her time”. Still, she did not give up and won many audiences with her looks, acting, and dancing. She made her debut with the movie Teranga. Then she worked in good movies like Ghatak, Baaji, Karan Arjun, etc. Her amazing dance moves in the songs Koi Jaye Toh Le Aye and Chaat Pe Soya Tha Behnoi mesmerized the audience.
She had done very little work. She is the daughter of popular director Mahesh Bhatt. She was very popular among the audience for her soft look and realistic acting. Her acting prowess came out in several notable movies like Sadak, Phir Teri Yaad Aayi, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nehi, and Zakhm.
One of the southern actresses who became popular in Bollywood at that time. She made her debut in Bollywood with the movie Jallad. Then she appeared in several good movies like Krodh, Bandhan, and Judwa. She could not speak Hindi, so actress Tabu lent her voice to Hindi movies for Rambha. In the song Mere Kangana, she was seen dancing very attractively.
She made her Bollywood debut with the movie Pardes. This movie brought her popularity, but after that, she was not seen in any other notable movies.
Her name could have been in a much higher position. She made her debut in a big commercial successful movie like Maine Pyaar Kiya, paired with Salman Khan. After this, she became very popular. But later she got married and moved away from the acting world.
