Alia Bhatt to Kareena Kapoor: Times when Bollywood actresses played sex workers on screen

With Alia Bhatt hitting the theaters last year as a sultry and bold brothel owner in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi, we figured it’s high time to toast our favourite sex worker roles from Bollywood films.

Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi

The gorgeous Alia Bhatt in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi was a visual treat. The actress is just wow after wow. She played the lead role in the film. The film was not only a critical but also a commercial success.

Kareena Kapoor Khan in Talaash

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan’s best performance till date is counted as Rosy in Reema Kagti’s Talaash. The actress left her fans and followers surprised as she performed the role so well. The film also starred Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji.

Kangana Ranaut in Rajjo 

In Rajoo, Bollywood Queen Kangana Ranaut plays a seasoned sex worker residing in a red-light area in Mumbai. She looked beautiful in the film, but her performance was not much talked about.

Neha Dhupia in Julie

The gorgeous Neha Dhupia in K.S. Sethumadhavan’s Julie did a path-breaking performance. The actress did not disappoint in her performance of a heartbroken girl who chooses sex work as a career.

Tabu in Chandni Bar 

Bollywood diva Tabu in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Chandani Bar raised the bar. The actress won many awards for her role as Mumtaz.

Vidya Balan in Begum Jaan 

Vidya Balan owns the screen like a real tigress. The actress played the lead role in the film. Apart from her, the film also starred Gauahar Khan, Pallavi Sharda, Naseeruddin Shah, and Chunky Pandey.