Filmfare Best Actress Award winners from 1954 to till date

Here’s a complete list of all the Filmfare Best Actress Award winners from 1954 to the present, with brief details about their roles and the movies for which they won:

1. 1954 – Meena Kumari

   – Film: Baiju Bawra

   – Role: Gauri, a village girl who loves Baiju and supports him in his quest for revenge.

2. 1955 – Meena Kumari

   – Film: Parineeta

   – Role: Lalita, a simple and kind woman caught in complex relationships.

3. 1956 – Nargis

   – Film: Shree 420

   – Role: Vidya, a schoolteacher who falls for a man who initially succumbs to corruption.

4. 1957 – Nutan

   – Film: Seema

   – Role: Seema, a rebellious orphan who transforms through discipline and love.

5. 1958 – Nutan

   – Film: Sujata

   – Role: Sujata, an untouchable girl raised by a Brahmin family, facing caste-based challenges.

6. 1959 – Vyjayanthimala

   – Film: Madhumati

   – Role: Madhumati, a village girl who faces tragic love and reincarnation.

7. 1960 – Nutan

   – Film: Sujata

   – Role: Sujata, the untouchable girl navigating love and societal boundaries.

8. 1961 – Bina Rai

   – Film: Ghunghat

   – Role: Parvati, a woman who endures trials and tribulations in her quest for true love.

9. 1962 – Vyjayanthimala

   – Film: Ganga Jumna

   – Role: Dhanno, a village girl torn between love and duty, ultimately choosing to support her beloved.

10. 1963 – Meena Kumari

    – Film: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    – Role: Chhoti Bahu, a neglected wife who turns to alcohol to gain her husband’s attention.

11. 1964 – Nanda

    – Film: Aanchal

    – Role: Shanti, a self-sacrificing woman dedicated to her family.

12. 1965 – Vyjayanthimala

    – Film: Sangam

    – Role: Radha, a woman entangled in a love triangle between two childhood friends.

13. 1966 – Meena Kumari

    – Film: Kaajal

    – Role: Madhavi, a widow who faces societal and familial challenges.

14. 1967 – Waheeda Rehman

    – Film: Guide

    – Role: Rosie, a woman who breaks free from her oppressive marriage to pursue her passion for dance.

15. 1968 – Nutan

    – Film: Milan

    – Role: Radha, a devoted wife who believes in reincarnation and waits for her husband.

16. 1969 – Waheeda Rehman

    – Film: Neel Kamal

    – Role: Sita, a woman haunted by her past life as a lover.

17. 1970 – Sharmila Tagore

    – Film: Aradhana

    – Role: Vandana, a woman who raises her son alone after her lover’s death.

18. 1971 – Mumtaz

    – Film: Khilona

    – Role: Chand, a courtesan who helps a mentally disturbed man recover.

19. 1972 – Asha Parekh

    – Film: Kati Patang

    – Role: Madhavi, a widow who pretends to be another man’s wife for societal acceptance.

20. 1973 – Hema Malini

    – Film: Seeta Aur Geeta

    – Role: Dual role as Seeta, a timid woman, and Geeta, her bold twin sister.

21. 1974 – Dimple Kapadia

    – Film: Bobby

    – Role: Bobby, a young woman in love with a man from a different social background.

22. 1975 – Jaya Bhaduri

    – Film: Kora Kagaz

    – Role: Archana, a woman whose marriage falls apart due to misunderstandings and ego.

23. 1976 – Lakshmi

    – Film: Julie

    – Role: Julie, a young Anglo-Indian girl dealing with societal challenges and a premarital pregnancy.

24. 1977 – Rakhee

    – Film: Tapasya

    – Role: Indu, a woman who sacrifices her love for her family’s welfare.

25. 1978 – Shabana Azmi

    – Film: Swami

    – Role: Saudamini, a woman torn between love and duty.

26. 1979 – Nutan

    – Film: Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki

    – Role: Tulsi, a widow facing challenges in raising her son.

27. 1980 – Jaya Bachchan

    – Film: Nauker

    – Role: Geeta, a servant girl who is mistaken for her employer’s daughter.

28. 1981 – Rekha

    – Film: Khubsoorat

    – Role: Manju, a carefree girl who brings joy and laughter to a strict household.

29. 1982 – Smita Patil

    – Film: Chakra

    – Role: Amma, a slum dweller fighting for survival in harsh conditions.

30. 1983 – Padmini Kolhapure

    – Film: Prem Rog

    – Role: Manorama, a widow who faces societal challenges and fights for her right to love again.

31. 1984 – Shabana Azmi

    – Film: Arth

    – Role: Pooja, a woman who finds strength and independence after being abandoned by her husband.

32. 1985 – Shabana Azmi

    – Film: Bhavna

    – Role: Bhavna, a woman who faces societal challenges and sacrifices her dignity for her family.

33. 1986 – Dimple Kapadia

    – Film: Saagar

    – Role: Mona, a woman caught in a love triangle between two men from different social backgrounds.

34. 1987 – Sridevi

    – Film: Nagina

    – Role: Rajni, a woman who is a shape-shifting snake seeking revenge for her husband’s murder.

35. 1988 – Rekha

    – Film: Khoon Bhari Maang

    – Role: Aarti, a woman who seeks revenge against those who tried to kill her.

36. 1989 – Sridevi

    – Film: ChaalBaaz

    – Role: Dual role as Anju, a timid woman, and Manju, her bold twin sister.

37. 1990 – Sridevi

    – Film: Chandni

    – Role: Chandni, a woman who fights for her love despite societal challenges.

38. 1991 – Madhuri Dixit

    – Film: Dil

    – Role: Madhu, a woman who falls in love with a man from a rival family.

39. 1992 – Sridevi

    – Film: Lamhe

    – Role: Pallavi/Pooja, a woman who falls in love with a man much older than her, exploring complex emotions.

40. 1993 – Madhuri Dixit

    – Film: Beta

    – Role: Saraswati, a woman who marries into a dysfunctional family and helps her husband stand up to his manipulative stepmother.

41. 1994 – Juhi Chawla

    – Film: Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

    – Role: Vyjayanti, a lively girl who runs away from home and finds love in a chaotic family.

42. 1995 – Madhuri Dixit

    – Film: Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

    – Role: Nisha, a cheerful and loving woman who finds herself torn between love and family obligations.

43. 1996 – Kajol

    – Film: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    – Role: Simran, a young woman who falls in love during a trip to Europe but faces opposition from her traditional family.

44. 1997 – Karisma Kapoor

    – Film: Raja Hindustani

    – Role: Aarti, a wealthy woman who marries a poor taxi driver and

45. 1998 – Madhuri Dixit

    – Film: Dil To Pagal Hai

    – Role: Pooja, a dancer who believes in true love and finds herself in a love triangle with her best friend and another dancer.

46. 1999 – Kajol

    – Film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    – Role: Anjali, a tomboy who transforms into a beautiful woman and struggles with unrequited love.

47. 2000 – Aishwarya Rai

    – Film: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    – Role: Nandini, a young woman torn between her first love and her duties as a wife.

48. 2001 – Karisma Kapoor

    – Film: Fiza

    – Role: Fiza, a woman searching for her missing brother, who gets entangled in terrorism.

49. 2002 – Kajol

    – Film: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…

    – Role: Anjali, a loud, bubbly woman who marries into a wealthy family and struggles to fit in.

50. 2003 – Aishwarya Rai

    – Film: Devdas

    – Role: Paro, a woman deeply in love with Devdas, who is heartbroken when societal pressures keep them apart.

51. 2004 – Preity Zinta

    – Film: Kal Ho Naa Ho

    – Role: Naina, a woman dealing with the complexities of love, family, and terminal illness.

52. 2005 – Rani Mukerji

    – Film: Hum Tum

    – Role: Rhea, a modern, independent woman who navigates love and friendship with a commitment-phobic man.

53. 2006 – Rani Mukerji

    – Film: Black

    – Role: Michelle McNally, a deaf and blind woman who overcomes her disabilities with the help of her teacher.

54. 2007 – Kajol

    – Film: Fanaa

    – Role: Zooni, a blind Kashmiri woman who falls in love with a man with a hidden identity.

55. 2008 – Kareena Kapoor

    – Film: Jab We Met

    – Role: Geet, a free-spirited Punjabi girl whose infectious energy and optimism help a depressed man find his way in life.

56. 2009 – Priyanka Chopra

    – Film: Fashion

    – Role: Meghna Mathur, a small-town girl who rises to become a top model, facing the highs and lows of the fashion industry.

57. 2010 – Vidya Balan

    – Film: Paa

    – Role: Vidya, a single mother who cares for her son with a rare genetic disorder while dealing with societal challenges.

58. 2011 – Kajol

    – Film: My Name is Khan

    – Role: Mandira, a Hindu woman who marries a Muslim man and faces tragedy and discrimination in post-9/11 America.

59. 2012 – Vidya Balan

    – Film: The Dirty Picture

    – Role: Silk, a bold and ambitious woman who becomes a controversial figure in the film industry.

60. 2013 – Vidya Balan

    – Film: Kahaani

    – Role: Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband in Kolkata, unraveling a web of deceit.

61. 2014 – Deepika Padukone

    – Film: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

    – Role: Leela, a fierce and passionate woman caught in a violent family feud, torn between love and loyalty.

62. 2015 – Kangana Ranaut

    – Film: Queen

    – Role: Rani, a naive Delhi girl who embarks on a solo honeymoon to Europe after being jilted at the altar, discovering her own strength and independence.

63. 2016 – Deepika Padukone

    – Film: Piku

    – Role: Piku, a modern Bengali woman balancing her career with caring for her aging, hypochondriac father.

64. 2017 – Alia Bhatt

    – Film: Udta Punjab

    – Role: Kumari Pinky, a migrant laborer in Punjab who becomes a victim of the drug trade but fights for her freedom.

65. 2018 – Vidya Balan

    – Film: Tumhari Sulu

    – Role: Sulochana (Sulu), a middle-class housewife who becomes an unconventional late-night radio jockey, exploring her aspirations and identity.

66. 2019 – Alia Bhatt

    – Film: Raazi

    – Role: Sehmat, a young Indian spy who marries into a Pakistani military family to gather intelligence during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

67. 2020 – Alia Bhatt

    – Film: Gully Boy

    – Role: Safeena, a fiery and possessive girlfriend of an aspiring rapper, who fiercely supports him while dealing with her own struggles.

68. 2021 – Taapsee Pannu

    – Film: Thappad

    – Role: Amrita, a woman who decides to stand up against domestic violence after her husband slaps her in public.

69. 2022 – Kriti Sanon

    – Film: Mimi

    – Role: Mimi, a small-town girl who becomes a surrogate mother, dealing with unexpected challenges and ultimately embracing motherhood.

70. 2023 – Alia Bhatt

    – Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi

    – Role: Gangubai, a woman who rises from being a sex worker to a powerful figure in Mumbai’s underworld, advocating for the rights of sex workers.

This list captures the iconic performances of leading Bollywood actresses over the decades, celebrating their diverse and powerful roles.