Mumbai, Sept. 15 -- Kareena Kapoor has spent over two decades as one of Bollywood's biggest stars, but her filmography has always had a strong performer underneath the stardom. From the raw vulnerability of Chameli to the emotional turmoil of Heroine, she has repeatedly taken on roles that pushed her beyond the glamorous heroine image. As she now steps into the shoes of DCP Ajooni Kohli in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, here are five performances that showcase her range.

Chameli

Chameli was the performance that made people look at Kareena differently. Playing a woman living on the margins of society, Kareena brought vulnerability, humour and a rawness that was unusual for a mainstream actress of her time. She moved far away from her star image...