Film, Theatre, and Media

Madhuri Dixit holds the record for winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress seven times, for her performances in the films 'Tezaab' (1988), 'Dil' (1990), 'Beta' (1992), 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' (1994), 'Dil To Pagal Hai' (1997), 'Devdas' (2002), and 'Aaja Nachle' (2007).

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is known for her powerful performances in films such as 'Black' (2005), where she played a blind and deaf woman, and 'Paa' (2009), where she played the mother of a child with progeria.

Vidya Balan won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film 'The Dirty Picture' (2011), where she played the role of Silk Smitha, a popular South Indian actress known for her bold and sensual roles.

Kangana Ranaut is known for her unconventional roles and her ability to break stereotypes. She has played a wide range of characters, from the strong and independent Rani Lakshmibai in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' (2019) to the mentally disturbed Tanu in 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011).

Deepika Padukone won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film 'Piku' (2015), where she played the role of a headstrong and independent young woman who cares for her aging father.

Priyanka Chopra is known for her versatility and her ability to play both traditional and modern roles. She has played a wide range of characters, from the traditional Indian woman in 'Bajirao Mastani' (2015) to the modern and independent woman in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' (2015).

Manoj Bajpayee won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Aligarh' (2016), where he played the role of a gay professor who is suspended from his university.

Rajkummar Rao is known for his intense and powerful performances in films such as 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012), where he played the role of a gangster, and 'Masaan' (2015), where he played the role of a young man who falls in love with a woman from a lower caste.

Rajkummar Rao won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Newton' (2017), where he played the role of a government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct elections.

Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He has played a wide range of characters, from the sperm donor in 'Vicky Donor' (2012) to the blind pianist in 'Andhadhun' (2018).

Ranveer Singh won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Gully Boy' (2019), where he played the role of a young rapper from the slums of Mumbai.

Vicky Kaushal is known for his unconventional roles and his ability to break stereotypes. He has played a wide range of characters, from the drug addict in 'Masaan' (2015) to the military officer in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' (2019).

Nargis won the first National Film Award for Best Actress in 1954 for her performance in the film 'Raat Aur Din'.

Shabana Azmi is the only actress to have won the National Film Award for Best Actress three times, for her performances in the films 'Ankur' (1974), 'Arth' (1982), and 'Khandhar' (1984).

Madhuri Dixit has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, with a total of four awards for her performances in the films 'Tezaab' (1988), 'Dil' (1990), 'Beta' (1992), and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' (1994).