5. Sushmita Sen
The beautiful actress was the first Indian woman to have crowned the Miss World title. After enjoying huge success in the industry she set a benchmark by adopting a baby girl. This was a great step for a 25-year-old woman to take especially in the country which is full of stereotypes. But that’s not all; Sushmita adopted another baby girl and inspired many Indian women to follow their heart. She chose to live her life on own terms and alone. She has adopted two kids and is proud single mother of both the daughters.
6. Twinkle Khanna
She is the boldest actress in Bollywood, who never hesitate to share her opinions on anything. She is currently ruling as Mrs. Funnybones. Mrs Funnybones couldn’t garner much success with her acting skills, but she returned to the spotlight dipped in wit. With a blockbuster newspaper column and a successful book, Twinkle Khanna sparkled in her second innings as a writer. Her success is a proof that you can reinvent yourself at any stage in life.
7. Chitrangada Singh
She is known for playing strong and important characters in the movies. She is one of the most underrated actresses in the industry. Some of the boldest films of her were Sorry Bhai, Hazaaro Khawaishein Aisi, and I, Me Aur Main to name a few.
8. Rekha
Rekha is one of the most popular actresses of all time. She made headlines for both personal as well as professional reasons. Her scandal with Amitabh Bachchan has been one of the most controversial topics in Bollywood. However, the actress handled the situation like a pro and got married to an industrialist Mukesh Aggarwal. However, he committed suicide after some time. Rekha has managed to come even stronger after these problems.