You see, Bollywood is a place where your religion doesn’t matter at all. All it takes is for you to have talent and charm and you must be hardworking to get to the new heights in your acting career. And today, we will be taking a look at the evidence of that with this list of the top 10 most beautiful Muslim actresses in Bollywood. So, why not let’s get started?
1. Sara Ali Khan
First up is Sara Ali Khan who comes from the highly acclaimed Nawab Pataudi family. Both of her parents, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh are famous Bollywood actors. She made her debut in the movie “Kedarnath” in 2018, based on the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, where she was appreciated for her acting skills. In the same year, she was seen in “Simmba,” which did amazing business at the box office. Amongst the young crowd in Bollywood, Sara is the favorite, as she is so lively and acts in the most natural way.
2. Tabu
Next up is Tabu, whose real name is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, is a timeless beauty and a versatile actress. She made her first move towards acting at the age of seventeen and got her breakthrough in the film “Maachis” in 1996, for which she earned a National Film Award for Best Actress. Did you know that her amazing ability to act with perfection in challenging roles has conferred her with several awards, including the prestigious 2011 Padma Shri?
3. Huma Qureshi
Then there is Huma Qureshi who made her entry into Bollywood with Anurag Kashyap’s “Gangs of Wasseypur” in 2012. The film was a hit, and so was Huma Qureshi. Born and brought up in Delhi, she has shown sheer dedication and hard work to have come this far. Huma has done a different type of role in movies like “Dedh Ishqiya,” “Badlapur,” and the Hollywood movie “Army of the Dead” too.
4. Aditi Rao Hydari
Beauty and meaningful acting are something that defines Aditi Rao Hydari. She made her debut in Tamil cinema in the year 2007 with “Sringaram” and in Bollywood with “Delhi-6” in the year 2009. She first gained prominence with “Yeh Saali Zindagi” in 2011. She has appeared in “Murder 3” and “Wazir,” along with “Padmaavat,” where she plays the character of Mehrunisa, in which she shows all her subtleties of grace and elegance.
5. Nargis Fakhri
Born to a Czech mother and Pakistani father, Nargis Fakhri grew up in New York City. She started her career as a model and garnered fame internationally before debuting in Bollywood with “Rockstar” in 2011. Nargis, the debutant, was critically acclaimed with multiple nominations for awards. She seems to be doing pretty well in today’s Bollywood too, where starred in “Shiv Shastri Balboa” in 2022.
6. Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza, one of the most recognized faces in Bollywood, was Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000. Her movie “Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein,” which was made in 2001, rose to cult status. She is not just an actress but an environmental activist and a UN goodwill ambassador. And yes, she has worked in hits like “Dus” and “Sanju” and has always been part of social and environmental causes.
7. Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima Sana Shaikh began her career as a child artist, acting in movies like “Chachi 420.” However, in 2016, the film “Dangal” made her the wrestler Geeta Phogat, which was like a great turn of events for her. The movie opened her up to immense recognition and even critical appreciation. She further kept her performance amazing with “Thugs of Hindostan” and “Ludo.” Fatima is known for being dedicated and versatile.
8. Hina Khan
Hina Khan is more or less Akshara from “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.” She really rose to fame after “Bigg Boss 11.” Her Bollywood debut film was “Hacked,” which was released in 2020, and since then she has signed film and web projects one after the other. All in all, her journey from small screen to big screen is truly aspirational.
9. Zarine Khan
Zarine Khan was discovered by Salman Khan in the year 2010 with “Veer.” She was first observed for her resembling features of Katrina Kaif and then she made a name with her own performances in “Housefull 2” and “Hate Story 3.” Further, she was also seen working in Punjabi and Tamil films, which itself define her versatility as an actress.
10. Saba Azad
Saba Azad is a powerhouse performer and a great musician. She first came into the limelight with the film “Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge” in 2011, which was made for the youth, and of course, it was a hit among the youth of India. Every movie and web series has seen Saba delivering some phenomenal performances. She is one half of the duo “Madboy/Mink,” which performs electro-funk music.
Conclusion
There you have it. Now, there are many un and coming Muslim actresses in India who are really doing great in this industry. But these are by far the most beautiful and impactful Muslim actresses in India or Bollywood.