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Bollywood isn't always synonymous with candy-floss romance. Tales on revolutionaries and patriotism also seem to work well. Here's a list of actresses who have played freedom fighters on screen, and did a neat job at that!
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Kratika SengarShe played Rani Laxmi Bai in the TV show Ek Veer Stree ki Kahaani Jhansi Ki Rani. Her acting prowess added to the show's soaring popularity.
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Sara Ali KhanVarun Dhawan recently suggested that Khan would be playing the role of a freedom fighter in Ae Watan Mere Watan. Well, we can't wait to watch her!
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Kangana RanautRanaut essayed the role of Rani Laxmi Bai in the 2019 film Manikarnika. She even received a national award for the same.
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Soha Ali KhanSoha played Durgawati Devi in the film Rang De Basanti, and was paired opposite Aamir Khan. The petite actress played a dual role, which was well-received by critics and the audience alike.
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Deepika PadukonePadukone's impactful performance as Kalpana Datta in the film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey didn't go unnoticed. Her portrayal of a revolutionary from the Chittagong district was spot on.
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Vishaka SinghShe played Pritilata Waddedar in the film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. Waddedar was a freedom fighter who attacked a British restaurant that warned, 'Indians and dogs were not allowed inside'.