Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh
Several Bollywood celebrities have made successful forays into both the South Indian film industry and Bollywood. On the occasion of Women's Day, take a look at some Bollywood divas who have made a mark in both realms of cinema.
Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu made her debut with the Telugu film ‘Jhummandi Naadam’ in 2010. Her Tamil debut, ‘Aadukalam' secured six National Film Awards at the 58th National Film Awards.
Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde started her acting journey with a Tamil film, ‘Mugamoodi’ (2012), made her Telugu debut in ‘Oka Laila Kosam’ and her Hindi debut in Ashutosh Gowariker's ‘Mohenjo Daro’ (2016). She is known for her acting skills in Bollywood also with films like Housefull 4 and Cirkus.
Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet is known in regional cinema with films like NTR: Kathanayakudu, Dev, NGK, Manmadhudu 2, and others.
Disha Patani
Disha Patani marked her entry into the film industry with the Telugu action film Loafer. She worked in the Hindi film industry in projects like M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Bharat.
Rashmika Mandana
Rashmika is a prominent figure in Bollywood and the southern film industry. With her recent film Animal, Rashmika has created a buzz in the industry. Her Telugu release, Pushpa: The Rise, has already propelled her to household-name status among the pan-Indian audience.