Alia Bhatt to Pooja Hegde: TOP 5 Actresses Who’re Pinning India on a Global Map

Indian cinema is going global yet again! Leading ladies from Bollywood and South Indian film industry are making India proud on an international level, be it at the BAFTA’s or at the London Fashion Week. These actresses are going beyond the boundaries of the big screens, and are registering global feats that are worth applauding! Take a look:

Alia Bhatt: After turning heads at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt registered another feat by gracing BAFTA 2026 as a presenter for Best Film not in English Language. The actress greeted the audience with a traditional ‘Namaskar’, introduced the award in Hindi and translated it into English for the global audience.

Pooja Hegde: Pooja Hegde made a notable appearance at the recently held London Fashion Week. Closing the Khushi Kumar show, Pooja hit the catwalk in a rich, maroon halter-neck gown and walked the runway like she truly owned it! Absolute boss-lady energy!

Deepika Padukone: Considering Deepika Padukone’s global appeal, the actress drew significant attention by sharing the screen space alongside Vin Diesel in XXX: Return of Xander Cage, and making waves with glamorous appearances at Cannes, MET Gala and turning presenter at the Oscars 2023.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: The Desi Girl has multiple global moments registered under her name! From starring in global projects including Citadel, Heads of State, Baywatch and more to making glamorous appearances at elite events including Grammy’s, Cannes and more, Priyanka Chopra pinned India on the world map even before it gained momentum!

Kriti Sanon: Kriti Sanon graced the Burberry finale during the London Fashion Week and stunned in a dark brown trench coat with embossed detailing. The actress layered her look with a teal patterned scarf, knee-high brown boots and a dark bag. She brought a show-stopping energy to the runway, serving a true standout moment.

When it comes to going global and setting a bar beyond the big screens, these actresses have shown – sky is the limit!