Deepika Padukone, Fatima Sana Shaikh to Bhumi Satish Pednekkar: 6 Actresses Who Played Fiery Female Cops

Bollywood actresses have often broken stereotypes with powerful performances and fearless portrayals on screen. They’ve especially redefined how female cops look and the menace they can create in thrilling plots. On this note, here’s looking at actresses who played female cops on-screen.

Kareena Kapoor Khan – Daayra
Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to take audience on a rollercoaster of thrill with her upcoming film, Daayra. As DCP Ajooni Kohli, Kapoor promises to bring intensity, and her first look and trailer already hints at the serious nature of the project. The film releases in theatres on September 18.

Deepika Padukone – Singham Again
In Singham Again, Deepika Padukone stepped into a new zone as a cop named Shakti Shetty, famously also known as Lady Singham. By portraying a character that’s both tough, brutal and violent in equal measure, Deepika struck a fine balance between intensity and savagery!

Fatima Sana Shaikh – Hunkkaar – The Roar
Fatima Sana Shaikh steps into the space of justice by playing a determined police officer in the upcoming, Hunkkaar – The Roar, co-starring Aneet Padda. The gritty teaser of Hunkkaar was recently released and earned incredible appreciation for promising an upcoming edge-of-the-seat watch.

Bhumi Satish Pednekkar – Daldal
Bhumi Satish Pednekkar enters the league as DCP Rita Ferreira. The series introduced a new shade of Bhumi, who reminds why she’s one of the most compelling actresses of an evolved Bollywood.

Rani Mukerji – Mardaani franchise
Rani Mukerji raised the stakes as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani franchise, playing a fearless police officer determined to tackle human trafficking. Her raw and powerful performance demonstrated a woman willing to go above and beyond to protect the innocent.

Tabu – Drishyam, Drishyam 2
Tabu stepped into the shoes of a fierce investigator in Drishyam franchise, bringing intensity and depth as IG Meera Deshmukh. She relied on her instinct and intuition to uncover the mystery, setting straight that women police officers can be equally sharp and strong.