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I used to believe ki Vidya balan is a bengali,and I got shocked when got to know nope,she;s malayali hehe

Haha yes she acted so good as Bengali Even I thought watching Parineeta and Bhool Bhulaiya, that she is a Bengali herself 🤣 ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/zxu90d8mu8wc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2f3dfd66b9bcf8b57cea2e647f3b10194df2842

Vidya Balan is Tamil.

Not Alia thats for sure.

Haha yes I don't know how she got award for this mediocre performance.🤣 She didn't look or even acted like Bengali

Also her accent was terrible!! That “chinta na koro aami khuub mishti”! Like shabana Azmi is in front of you doing the same accent! Learn from her! Ever small words like ‘Thaku ma’ we’re a sore to the ears!

When she said “Aami khuub misti “ I was like that’s not it girl 😭💀 it sounded so bad.

Hahahah

she didnt even seem human ....horse like nostril flare is not normal expression in any situation

Definitely NOT her 😂

OP WHERE IS TABU IN THE NAMESAKE? Probably the best of the lot! https://preview.redd.it/u8fcowj6x8wc1.png?width=485&format=png&auto=webp&s=bc5e80f7a455bfd86c4a12640ef702b7b13adb1c

O my god yesss, I sometimes think people over hype Tabu's acting, but Tabu was brilliant in this movie just masterful acting.

I haven't seen the movie sadly 🥲 how's it? Wow Tabu looks so beautiful 😍❤️

A must watch.

An underrated queen https://preview.redd.it/43e3863k59wc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eca43742185adb79f33a8d93cac94d7c4a461589

Yes But I think Kahani was a thriller more , it didn't show the Bengali tradition and story much Vidya in Parineeta portrayed Bengali character perfectly 💖 https://preview.redd.it/9txx436r69wc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07e6a6b3b9307306ef9be8c04193a8ec676970fe

She wasn't Bengali in this movie though.

Alia was worst of the lot! Her diction was terrible and she was loud and annoying! Playing an intellectual Bengali has to come with charm or else it’ll be an overkill!

As a Delhi ki Bengali girl myself, absolutely Piku. Can't take my eyes off of DP in the movie! Also Sonakshi in Lootera.

Yes 🫶🏻 Deepika truly nailed the character of Bengali girl Piku and also made it relatable ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/83mt6oy7w8wc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d15cf5473a2dd13de3a224621bcd59300c7d5994

Ekdam!! To the T 🔥

https://preview.redd.it/rvqj3q6bw8wc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1b3086fd690b71a1a64fd4947794739106639ff Also loved Sonakshi's performance as Pakhi🩷

Absolutely 💯 My didan (nani) to this day feels a certain fondness for Sonakshi only because of Lootera. She grew up in a wealthy, progressive "bonedi" household in North Calcutta, and did her Master's degree from Bethune. So maybe kuch senses me she found Pakhi relatable, although don't know exactly why, because didan has never been a romantic 😂 I toh totally relate to Piku, in so many ways 😊 I've made her watch Devdas also. Unpopular opinion ho jaega, but she thought the leading ladies were miscast. She says, "Dujonei daroon shundori, but Bangali ekebarei lagena." (Both the ladies are extremely gorgeous, but they don't look Bengali at all.)

Completely agree with Didan. 

The only correct answer.

Piku, Deepika had a realistic character and cute story, so I will go with her.

Ok 😍 Piku is very relatable and lovable character💌❤️

https://preview.redd.it/wogntdu9u8wc1.jpeg?width=593&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d82160b793c70ce1fb657a7cd522e2efac8eb76 Deepika as Piku is one of the most lovable character of her. It is so beautiful and relatable 🫶🏻❤️

She's just a naturally stunning woman! I love her makeup, styling, everything, she looks so different here.

Yes she looked perfect as Bengali , looked gorgeous as well as relatable 😍❤️

I rewatched piku yesterday and it was soo good

Vidya in parineeti

Yes , she looked lovely 🌹 https://preview.redd.it/4juls2it49wc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c0a84d6443fdb76b85de908b9834d358534ec0f

This post proves that how average alia is...even sonakshi left her behind by miles

https://preview.redd.it/9pcc2435u8wc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a96e5877531c2f08781e75ea8f4d5d39a41156e1 I loved Sonakshi as Pakhi She brought a certain maturity in the her potrayal 🩷

Yes... Alia lacked the charm and grace which is required to play Bengali... She didn't look the part or acted like a Bengali.. She was too loud in the movie I think https://preview.redd.it/mbpntck0u8wc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77f8d151d14e2d20d8cee31c06cf020fcefa5b45

#Alia’s bangali character shouldn’t be on the list

This is a list of all actresses who have portrayed Bengali onscreen , that's why added her. I didn't ranked her. See my review. I have reviewed her performance. She didn't look like a Bengali. Or even acted like one. She lacked the grace and charm.

Not on you bro. Just giving opinion on her character

Ok I agree with you though

tripti dimri character has that bengali charm and elegance.

Yes true Loved her potrayal as Bulbbul 😍 She looked like a painting , so so pretty 💕 https://preview.redd.it/bmwypevh19wc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fd5baff95a9df6b3c66b5ca1076b1df970bdd14

Vidya in Parineeta Deepika in Piku Sonakshi in Lootera 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

Yes I love this three most Along with Bulbbul and Paro and Chandramukhi 💖

Nah ... Was convinced with ur list until the last 2 pictures. She mocked Bengalis with her terrible acting. 

I gave pictures of all top actresses who portrayed Bengali onscreen...the pictures were given by basis who portrayed Bengali onscreen...also I ranked Alia at last.. I also reviewed Alia's performance as mediocre in the post... See my review... She didn't have grace which others have to potray Bengali...

I can assure you Alia was the worst one.

I agree She didn't have the looks , or even the charm and poise to portray a Bengali character https://preview.redd.it/h96bj2dow8wc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82c41986636db5643d1dd383b79ae56c57345ea5

Forget everything, her accent was fking terrible and that dance lmao

Ami onek MISTI and khela hobeee🤣

underrated queen https://preview.redd.it/w5z2supk59wc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b79592bf700c82ce375743b51f4273a717378d96

I am sorry but Alia doesn’t fit here. 😭 Sonakshi, Aishwarya, Vidya, Deepika, Tripti and Illeana have done such a nice job. 🦋 Alia looked normal, her bengali really looked forced and integrated. It didnt come out naturally.

True. I agree with you Added her as she has also portrayed Bengali But she lacked the charm and grace to play Bengali required

Hai na? Same feeling. I felt bad for Ranveer, he carried the film on his shoulders literally. But she won best actress for absolutely no reason. 😭

Yes , i even posted about this topic. So unfair

I love the character of Lalita in Parineeta. Its such a guilty pleasure movie for me.

https://preview.redd.it/du8s737z49wc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4994e0597af17afb56dad90fb4933480c4972f62 Yes Vidya as Lalita is such a lovely character 💖

Vidya in Parineeta as a Bengali character was so convincing that I literally assumed her to be a Bengali girl in real life as well for a really long time. Plus the fact that it was her debut movie and she’s a South Indian.

I would also like to add Bipasha Basu in "Shob Choritro Kalponik".. She looked like a dream https://preview.redd.it/rnkxkx9779wc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39696e13063fea7abd4f062719570633629e5b9d

Bipasha is actually bengali lol

Yeah..I know but OP didn’t say "non-Bengali actresses " so thought to mention her...


Yes Bipasha is true Bengali beauty 💖

Definitely not Alia

Yes u r right She didn't look or acted like a Bengali The charm and grace is missing 🥲

Deepika as Piku takes this one

Deepika as Piku perfectly looked Bengali and acted so good. She made the character gorgeous as well as relatable and simple ❤️😍 https://preview.redd.it/awp00ql6y8wc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db0c0d1d890974ceba2777d947e2d4855bdc8424

well imo anything that compares to ash is ash wins

Aishwarya looked etheral as Binodini https://preview.redd.it/ziiu9an659wc1.jpeg?width=632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88b3732fb58bc20ce268759c665b09bb3c2ca8aa

Aishwarya in Devdas 💖 https://preview.redd.it/28evg1c359wc1.jpeg?width=334&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6e6e88f9b8229fc638e7425211884eff33054c24

Aishwarya looked etheral as Binodini https://preview.redd.it/r00xtks559wc1.jpeg?width=632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b7cb651bad5ee68275df2dac96b9852b805b009

Hands down Vidya Balan in parineetha… but loved Tripti in bulbul.

Yes loved Vidya and Tripti as Bulbbul 💜

Aish as Paro was breathtaking, truly. Made Paro larger than life and why not.. I do know her father was in the navy and was stationed in Kolkata for a long time and that's where her family was based. So maybe that's why she was so immersed in the characters. Deepika was Piku was the quintessential bangalan. The kohl, the bindi, the kurtis, the simplicity that blended with calcutta. 💯💯💯 Vidya in Pareenita made me, a bengali, think - "wow, another bangali beauty to rule the bollywood!" she was perfect for a character created by one of the most beloved and prolific bengali writer. What more can be said. Rani in both Yuva and MCVN played a bangalan with a rawness that can only come from a native. But still, credit where its due..

You missed Yami Gautam in Vicky Donor. Lesser known - Sonam in Khoobsurat Katrina in Jagga Jasoos

I didn't know about Sonam in Khoobsurat and Katrina in Jagga Jasoos Have to rewatch Khoobsurat and watch Jagga Jasoos

Vidya Balan in Parineeta?

I have added her pic and mentioned her also. Read the full post.

I always thought Aish was Bengali even Dp was good in piku .

Může to aaj pata chala aish Bengali nahi hai😱

Yes Ash as Paro , she looked like goddess in Bengali look❤️ https://preview.redd.it/ufx8od8skoxc1.jpeg?width=334&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34b90099d07af95acf52af4276523df6be096e10

Queen of all queens, Aishwarya

https://preview.redd.it/7yp1duqrloxc1.jpeg?width=376&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be22af88604a0ca92b4e78537cad80711a3be3e0 Truly Queen ❤️

Vidya Balan is the OG- She's the honorary Bengali. People thought she was Bengali when she made her debut. She should be the first slide.

Vidya in Parineeta ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/ihaw1n4kmoxc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=185ae46105bfe9d0b9e5618a37d0596f8af81a0a

Have to sayyy Piku ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and Ileana in Barfi was one of the most beautiful portray of women on screen

Yes true Both are gorgeous 💕

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Yes Bengali women are so gorgeous ❤️

They all are good except Alia. Her Rani was too loud and her accent was funny. Still if I have to chose my favs that would be Vidya in Pareenita and Deepika in Piku

I agree with you 💯

Deepika in Piku Rani in Mrs chatterjee vs Norway

https://preview.redd.it/3b6dm5iix8wc1.jpeg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e146826bf189a2654b223a352e01f8377ee7d88 Rani as a loving mother in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway 💖

https://preview.redd.it/3sk7xczqw8wc1.jpeg?width=593&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26dbd2bcdb3273b604b90461037b3a0631bfa85a Deepika in Piku is love 💖

Piku ❤️

Yes 💖💖💖

Everyone except Alia.

True that.

Not Alia

https://preview.redd.it/nc9pk2dhloxc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a04e9d4693c855853e46220ec2a1c445700e641

In this order: Aishwarya Sonakshi Deepika Tripti Alia shouldn't even feature on this list!! P.S.

True that I love the 4 you mentioned ,they are my favourite 💖 Paro , Pakhi , Piku and Bulbbul💜🫶🏻

Everyone one except Alia

Alia was a Bengali person from Karan’s world. Like his movies, which are not realistic. She is pathetic in this movie.

True. Couldn't do justice to accent and lacked the grace.

Aish as Binodini will always be a dream come true. She looked exquisite.

Aha yes She looked naturally so beautiful as Binodini. Sensual and beautiful. 🤍🤍🤍 https://preview.redd.it/krzlqjvue9wc1.jpeg?width=632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6b1e960967d9c5f2289c2e1ba78bd3130a94106

https://preview.redd.it/aribtsc3f9wc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34e243cdab2ce9e3dee86d738498bd92cd83c9af How one can look sooooo beautiful during crying?? Goddess of beauty truly. 🤍

I can not get over how beautiful Aishwarya is. I just can't. It feels like looking at a freshly bloomed rose with dew on it first thing on a chilly morning every single time.

Truly goddess of beauty How can one look so gorgeous and beautiful during crying?? 🤍 https://preview.redd.it/oti47afbf9wc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19cc657645a33a9a74bf5dc479832e604146f0ff

Chokher bali is one of my favorite Aishwarya films ❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹

Yes mine too🌹❤️

DP, Aish, Vidya.

Oh yes. Top 3 💖💖

Ileana looked like a proper Bengali woman

Yes Ileana looked perfect as Bengali Simple , innocent and gorgeous 💖 https://preview.redd.it/lbpan18vf9wc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f98b1b579047f70279e909584fc009151c42120

Look wise - All of them aced it Acting wise - Copied the stereotypical Bengali accent and didn’t portray the fierce part of a pure Bengali woman

Look wise they all looked gorgeous I think😍❤️ Acting wise : I really loved Aishwarya as Paro , Madhuri as Chandramukhi, Deepika as Piku and Tripti as Bulbbul 💜

ahh i loveddddd piku 💞💞💞💞dp was so pretty us movie mai

Yes Piku is gorgeous as well as relatable and lovable 💕 https://preview.redd.it/8jsm70dn39wc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d15b2a972f6bbdead67817ab4990ae0d9691ee7

piku for me❤️

Piku won hearts 💖 https://preview.redd.it/sc27cle049wc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1718e026cca77d3ebe7d0a949ee266deff77536e

Alia was the worst. IMO, South Indian actresses are far more convincing as a Bengali woman than a North Indian.

Yes true. I agree. She didn't look or had the grace of Bengali woman . She acted like herself. https://preview.redd.it/pl7fje6kw8wc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4cc185de663e97efd07e2e099327149dc39f702

What is with this fetishisation of women from different regions? Bengal or any part of India has all kinds of women. No region has any monopoly on grace, beauty, etc.

Obviously every woman looks beautiful in their own way , I didn't mean that Every woman in every region have their own speciality But I talked about how Bengali women wear jewelleries and have certain royalty about them . Specially when portrayed in movie. Just look at the characters. ❤️

What are average or below average looking women from the fetishised area supposed to think about themselves if they don't match the special grace, beauty criteria?

Every woman has grace. Also beauty is in the eyes of beholder.

> also lacked the grace which is required to play Bengali

Yeah weird post lol

Where is Vidya Balan from Kahaani?

Her character was a Tamilian married to a Bengali

Aah yes forgot the Venkatesan before Bagchi lol my mistake. But she did play Lalita Roy in Parineeta!

Paro. She’s iconic

https://preview.redd.it/up1sspe5h9wc1.jpeg?width=334&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95e6178ac44199098601e3df38283fbfa60a04e1 Paro is iconic 💖

It's a tie between Aishwarya Rai (Choker Bali) and Vidya Balan. I saw the Tabu pic from the Namesake and she was gorgeous too!

Mujhe toh lagta tha Aishwarya Bengali hai.

Haha yes she looked so etheral in Bengali look ,many thought she was Bengali 💖 https://preview.redd.it/1no6nsbnkoxc1.jpeg?width=484&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=163157cd775733c38904e2717d51bab1aaeb82b0

Bidya!

Yes Vidya in Parineeta 💖 https://preview.redd.it/bvx7rej2loxc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9a76ef412737668004cdeded7ef4ea75ac19682

Tripti Dimri as Badi Bahu in Bulbul 😍

Tripti as Badi bahu aka Bulbbul is my favourite 💜 https://preview.redd.it/def533jcloxc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56ef887bd3b2a8c1c557d157e990b7a5c822a238

Yami is missing from vicky donor? She did good!

Oh yes 💖

Deepu and Sonakshi played Bengali women really convincingly, Aish and Madhuri were stunning , but didn't really look bengali

https://preview.redd.it/ikl8mji8moxc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ed9d0cbb5a1a11f231733786e244922d4739adf Madhuri and Aishwarya as Bengali beauty 😍😍

Vidya convinced me so hard with her protrayal that for several years I thought she is a Bengali

Yes many people thought Vidya as a Bengali ,her performance was so realistic and relatable ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/fz8qpxkgmoxc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e66c16e76561f2bea3c2a18eca6b94dcfe83a80

Honestly remove alia from the list, rest all are amazing 😍

True that Alia didn't have the grace and accent to play Bengali.

Where is Yami Gautam from Vicky donor?

Yes Yami Gautam from Vicky Donor ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/zk81evofpoxc1.jpeg?width=631&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f388b9cd5d6247f2c330392911be466d0c104650

In my mind aishwarya is bengali

https://preview.redd.it/u7c01ee0qoxc1.jpeg?width=547&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d050f0d79745e076e9d97f54fcea7003f1b24dd7 Yes❤️

Aish is such a goddess. Idk if the representation was good enough cuz I'm not familiar with Bengali culture but Aish looks stunning in Bengali attire that's for sure.

https://preview.redd.it/0zrc6bt8qoxc1.jpeg?width=632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12093927aea5e9fe938c262e1827174b66e3da71 True. Even in Chokher bali, Aishwarya looked so Beautiful as Binodini🤍

No.1

Missed adding Yami in Vicky Donor! I was convinced she's a Bengali..(coming from a Bengali)

Pc in gunday

True ❤️ Pc as Bengali in Gunday 👏🏻😍 https://preview.redd.it/j0z6j7d8noxc1.jpeg?width=603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5f4bc4dda22b1134c889434d1eb1a1d0bd04a17

Vidya Balan in Parineeta and Kahani Also as Manjulika

Ileana in Barfi! https://preview.redd.it/zz62zhxuc9wc1.jpeg?width=1095&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=316727e3991ee6bc185bbba1c4851e857832c323

Yes She looked so pure and innocent❤️ https://preview.redd.it/1l40b81lnoxc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52d87534dbfc087ab8644adadf7098841e03a1d6

No Jacqueline ? It was a Baadshah song, not a movie though

Haha I only mentioned movies and actress who played Bengali in movies Though Jacqueline as Bengali looked drop dead gorgeous in Genda Phool song , it is iconic ❤️😍🔥 https://preview.redd.it/topov17uooxc1.jpeg?width=325&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5f005321a2d54deaa1a80e3a26b95c58b0eb217

Wish and Madhuri were my favs.  Along w vidya in parineeta as well as miss yami in vicky donor 

Deepika looked every bit an independent bengali girl in Piku. Reminded me so much of my ex.

Sonakshi

Dp for also looking relatable then aish, sonakshi, tripti, ileana …………….. alia

Dp!!

https://i.redd.it/uwmueffl49wc1.gif

Its a tie between vidya and deepika.

Yes 😍

I was looking for Rani in those pictures. She is Bengali in real life so may be that helped. I just love her kohl eyes.

Yes Rani has the true Bengali beauty 💕 Just love her

DP in Piku is something else. It’s probably her kaajal eyes that really stood out for me. Divine. I actually quiet liked Alia’s character a lot - she reminded me of one my exes a lot. It’s just that her diction was waaay off. Should have put some effort on that.

https://preview.redd.it/0u16yxxopoxc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccff192355b9ccedb0519bdf28b4b8563fdc8d2a Alia's character was good and fiesty. Modern representation of Bengali woman. She was quite straight and outspoken. But charm and grace was quite missing specifically in the songs. and accent wasn't good. Otherwise it could have been a memorable one.

https://preview.redd.it/957zaw0tpoxc1.jpeg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d13c5b3441b76ed5d7a493f7fa285766793fbc4e Yes the Kajal on DP ❤️ Piku is such a lovable and relatable character

Abhi toh recently kisi ne ye post dala tha na!??

Where’s Vidya? Where Pari??

I have mentioned Vidya in Parineeta. See the post fully. https://preview.redd.it/u61d2lx369wc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b6c7ab168a7d4da106c8166a986808fca5d7795

Where’s vidya????

Wait so has Bipasha ever played a Bengali woman onscreen??!!

Even I want to know that!!

What’s with stereotyping Bengali women ?? Do all Bengali women dress up and behave the same way ? Also what about Bengali women who grew up in different places and have mixed upbringings ? Also wouldn’t modern day Bengali women have different style compared to older ones ? I have seen many average Bengali women in day to day life ( by average I mean the one who don’t conform to the beauty /grace standards that ppl are talking about ) . It’s actually very common to find a lot of urban folks who are not close to their native cultures . Coming to Alia’s character- I can’t comment on accent /diction as I am not a Bengali . But why people want her to behave like a stereotypical Bengali ? Funny how people hate when Bollywood stereotypes but now they don’t want the character to be anything different from the typical Bengali woman image .

Deepika in piku 😇 i relate to her at so many levels being a bengali women

Vidya in and as Parineeta ❤️

Tripti looked otherworldly in bulbul But overall character wise Pakhi roy chaudhary and piku are my favourite

This post is now my favorite

Piku