– Cannes, Toronto, and the International Film Festival of India keep image libraries of red‑carpet arrivals. Access is generally granted for non‑commercial, educational purposes.

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| Actress | Breakthrough Film | Notable Traits | Social/Philanthropic Work | |---------|-------------------|----------------|---------------------------| | | Andaaz (2003) → Fashion (2008) | First Indian actress to win a Grammy (as part of the “Madhuri Dixit” tribute) | UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador; global OTT ventures. | | Deepika Padukone | Om Shanti Om (2007) → Chennai Express (2013) | Combines commercial success with critically acclaimed roles ( Piku , Padmaavat ) | Founder of “The Live Love Laugh Foundation” for mental health. | | Alia Bhatt | Student of the Year (2012) → Highway (2014) | Natural acting, willingness to experiment with indie and mainstream. | Supports environmental causes; vocal about gender parity. | | Kangana Ranaut | Queen (2014) | Known for strong, unconventional female protagonists. | Advocates for women’s rights; outspoken on industry politics. | | Vidya Balan | Parineeta (2005) → Kahaani (2012) | Pioneered the “woman‑centric thriller” in mainstream Bollywood. | Champion of women’s education and health initiatives. |