The Bhojpuri film industry is based in Bihar, but its influence extends across UP, Madhya Pradesh, Nepal, and Bhojpuri-speaking audiences worldwide. Today Bhojpuri cinema is one of the fastest-growing movie industries, with a revenue of over 2000 crore rupees. The Bhojpuri film industry is replete with beautiful and talented actresses who are the heartthrobs of millions. Some of them have been listed here.
1. Amrapali Dubey
Amrapali Dubey is known for her stunning looks, acting prowess, and dancing skills. Hailing from Gorakhpur in UP, she entered the entertainment industry in 2008 with television serials such as Rehna Hai Tere Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein, Saat Phere, Mayka, and others.
Dubey debuted in the Bhojpuri film industry with the 2014 movie Nirahua Hindustani, which was a hit and catapulted her to celebrity status besides earning her the Best Debut Actress Award at the Bhojpuri International Film Festival. She subsequently appeared in several other Bhojpuri films, such as Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi and Nirahua Rickshawala.
2. Antara Biswas
Antara Biswas, commonly known by her stage name Monalisa, is a prominent actress in the Bhojpuri film industry. She has also worked in Hindi, Bengali, Odiya, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films. She is best known for portraying Mohana Rathod in the Star Plus television series Nazar.
Antara Biswas participated in the reality series Bigg Boss 10 in 2016. She made her Bollywood debut with the movie Blackmail.
3. Kajal Raghawani
Kajal Raghwani is among the highest-paid actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry and is renowned for her acting skills and beauty. She made her debut with the 2013 movie Rihaai. Her other movies include Bhojpuri Raja, Patna Se Pakistan, and Dulhan Ganga Paar Ke.
Kajal Raghawani has also appeared in popular brands such as Pepsi, Lux, and Fair & Lovely advertisements.
4. Nidhi Jha
Nidhi Jha is a model and actress who started acting in the 2008 television series Balika Vadhu. She subsequently appeared in other television serials, including Sapne and Kuldeepak. Jha debuted in the Bhojpuri film industry with the 2016 movie Satya, which was a big hit. Her other Bhojpuri movies include Mandir Wahi Banayenge, Dulhania, and Crack Fighter.
5. Akshara Singh
Akshara Singh is one of the highest-paid Bhojpuri film actresses. She debuted in Bhojpuri cinema with the 2010 movie Satyamev Jayate opposite Ravi Kishan. Her other Bhojpuri movies include Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, Satya, Tabadla, Maa Tujhe Salaam, and Balma Bihar Wala.
Akshara Singh appeared in the 2015 Hindi television series Kaala Teeka and played Gandhari in the serial Suryaputra Karna.
6. Pakhi Hegde
Pakhi Hegde is a leading Bhojpuri actress whose acting career includes Hindi and Marathi movies. She started acting in 2004 with the television series Main Banungi Miss India. Subsequently, she appeared in many other television serials, such as Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Santoshi Maa.
Pakhi Hegde debuted in Bhojpuri cinema with the 2006 movie Beri Piya. Her other well-known Bhojpuri movies include Ganga Devi, Jai Maa Durga, Patiala Babes, and Dulha Hindustani.
7. Rani Chatterjee
Rani Chatterjee is one of the highest-paid actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry. She debuted in Bhojpuri cinema with the 2004 movie Sasura Bada Paisawala, which became a super hit and won several awards. After that, she appeared in many other hit movies, such as Bandhan Tute Na, Munna Pandey Berozgar, and Damad.
Rani Chatterjee won her first Best Actress Award for Devra Bada Satewala in 2010. Her performance in the movie Nagin won her the Best Actress of the Year award at the 6th Bhojpuri Awards in 2013.
8. Anjana Singh
Anjana Singh is a leading Bhojpuri actress who has starred alongside top Bhojpuri stars such as Pawan Singh, Nirahua, Ravi Kishan, and Khesari Lal. She debuted in Bhojpuri cinema with the 2012 movie Ek Aur Faulad. Singh won Best Female Debut of the Year at the 5th Bhojpuri Film Awards. Her other successful Bhojpuri films include Bhojpuri Gangster, Raja Babu, and Badshah.
Anjana Singh has also appeared in several shows and web series. She runs a foundation in her name and works in the field of women’s and child development.
9. Shubhi Sharma
Shubhi Sharma commenced her career in the Bhojpuri film industry in 2008 with the movie Chalni Ke Chalal Dulha, which earned her the Best Female Debut Award at the Bhojpuri Film Awards in 2010. Subsequently, she appeared in many other successful Bhojpuri flicks, such as Chhapra Express, Maa Tujhe Salaam, and Santan.
10. Mani Bhattacharya
Mani Bhattacharya is a Bengali actress who debuted in Bhojpuri cinema with the movie Jila Champaran opposite Khesari Lal Yadav. She subsequently appeared in many other Bhojpuri movies, including Saugandh, Wanted, and Ghunghat Mein Ghotala. Bhattacharya has many awards to her credit, including the Bihar Film Award for Best Actress in Bhojpuri and the Zee Cine Award for Best Actress.
