Women power: Actresses who stole the show
Four artistes who won over admirers with their versatility and effortless performances on screen in 2018
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Rani Mukerji returned to films after a four-year hiatus with Hichki and showed that there’s nobody like her in the business. The actor brought life to her character of a teacher with Tourette syndrome and won admirers with her empathetic portrayal in one of the better films of the year. The nervousness of facing the camera after a long time, if any, was conspicuous by its absence as Mukerji aced another complex character using her wealth of experience and exceptional acting skills. As Mukerji gears up for a sequel to Mardaani, she reiterates yet again that she’s a priceless cinematic jewel that needs to be treasured.
Image: Sachin Gokhale
There’s hardly a role that Tabu cannot do justice to. The ease with which she played the character of a housewife with grey shades in Andhadhun shows her mastery over her craft. She elevated the thriller with her fantastic portrayal, often using poise, silence and apt expressions to convey what needed to be told. Her performance emphasised what a complete actor she is. It is a pity that she does such few films. Spectacular performances are expected from Tabu now, but she continues to outdo herself with every role.
Radhika Apte