Mumbai, April 16 -- Bollywood actresses have established a noteworthy shift by taking a strong detour from the conventional, predictable roles and embracing content-driven cinema, whether on the big screens or OTT. These actresses are taking up layered and relatable narratives that bring more focus on storytelling than extravaganza. On this note, here's looking at actresses who are anchoring story-driven cinema.

Bhumi Satish Pednekkar - Badhaai Do

In Badhaai Do, Bhumi Satish Pednekkar stepped into the shoes of Sumi Singh and highlighted the sensitive topic of queer. As a lesbian who enters holy matrimony with Shardul, a gay man, only to impress their families, Bhumi made a bold choice once again by depicting a lesser-talked-about concep...