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When Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra brought regal queens to life on the silver screen

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 11, 2025, 08:00 IST
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Jodhaa Akbar

Aishwarya's interpretation of Jodhaa Bai remains one of Bollywood's most unforgettable royal characters. Her queenly poise, robust screen presence, and exquisite traditional looks made her the ideal female figure for a queen. How she expertly manifested pride, love, and quiet power became the heart and soul of the film.

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Deepika Padukone – Padmaavat

Deepika's portrayal of Rani Padmavati was cinematic history. The poise, eye-breaking, and fearless dignity made the film epic. Deepika's Padmavati embodied unrivaled beauty, strength, and what might be the most iconic effort from any actress to play a queen on screen.

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Kangana Ranaut – Manikarnika

Kangana gave a strong and dynamic performance as Rani Laxmibai, capturing both the warrior nature and human attributes of the legendary queen. Kangana's battle sequences, fiery dialogues, and intense expressions marked some of the best performances of her career!

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Kriti Sanon – Panipat

Kriti Sanon as Parvati Bai added softness, elegance, and quiet strength to the character. The blend of traditional Marathi attire and the modern-day minimalistic but elegant styling, as well as the emotional depth, allowed a queen supporting her warrior husband in the middle of distress to be depicted subtly but effectively.

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Priyanka Chopra – Bajirao Mastani

Priyanka Chopra brought to life Kashibai's quiet strength as a woman scorned by love, betrayal, and loss. Her royal Marathi look, sophisticated body language, and nuanced performance were brilliant—even though she was beside larger-than-life characters.

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