When it comes to the tallest actresses in Bollywood, the names have always been few and far between. But, the tide is changing as we have seen some really tall female leads taking the center stage.
The following Bollywood actresses constitute the list of the 50 tallest women from different generations to ever grace the celluloid, as they are ranked according to their heights (in most cases, as mentioned by them).
1. Yukta Mookhey
Height – 5 ft 11 in or 1.80 m
Yukta Mookhey is an Indian actress, model, and a pageant winner who has acted in the movie Pyaasa in 2002.
2. Diana Hayden
Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m
Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant winner Diana Hayden has acted in Ab Bas in 2004 and Lorie in 2012.
3. Pooja Batra
Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m
Indian actress and model Pooja Batra has film credits like Virasat (1997) and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) under her belt.
4. Karishma Tanna
Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m
Karishma Tanna is an Indian model, actress, and anchor who has worked in films like Grand Masti (2013) and Sanju (2018).
5. Diana Penty
Height – 5 ft 9½ in or 1.76 m
Indian model and actress Diana Penty has been cast in movies like Cocktail (2012) and Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).
6. Sonam Kapoor
Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m
Sonam Kapoor, daughter of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, has played the leading lady in movies like Neerja (2016) and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).
7. Lisa Haydon
Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m
Lisa is an Indian supermodel, actress, and fashion designer who has made her presence felt in movies like Queen (2014) and Housefull 3 (2016).
8. Sarah-Jane Dias
Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m
Sarah-Jane Dias is an Indian actress, has served as VJ for Channel V, and winner of Femina Miss India 2007. Born in Oman, she started her acting career via Tamil films followed by several Hindi films.
9. Tabu
Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m
Tabu is an Indian actress who has appeared in movies like Maachis (1996), Chandni Bar (2001), and Haider (2014).
10. Zeenat Aman
Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m
Indian beauty queen, model, and actress Zeenat Aman has appeared in successful films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) and Qurbani (1980).
11. Katrina Kaif
Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m
English actress Katrina Kaif has created a name for herself in Bollywood with hits like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Dhoom 3 (2013).
12. Claudia Ciesla
Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m
Claudia Ciesla is an actress and model of Polish and German origin who has acted in the film Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 in 2016.
13. Isha Koppikar
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Indian actress and model Isha Koppikar has made appearances in films like Qayaamat: City Under Threat (2003) and 36 China Town (2006).
14. Mandana Karimi
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Mandana Karimi is an Iranian actress who has worked in Bollywood films like Bhaag Johnny (2015) and Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016).
15. Sonal Chauhan
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Indian model, singer, and actress Sonal Chauhan has been seen in Bollywood movies like Jannat (2008).
16. Athiya Shetty
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Indian actress Athiya Shetty has acted in movies like Hero (2015) and Mubarakan (2017).
17. Urvashi Rautela
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Urvashi Rautela is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who has worked in films like Singh Saab the Great (2013) and Kaabil (2017).
18. Kangana Ranaut
Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m
Indian actress Kangana Ranaut is known for giving memorable performances in films like Queen (2014) and Fashion (2008).
19. Sushmita Sen
Height -5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m
Sushmita Sen is an Indian model, actress, and former Miss Universe whose notable Bollywood appearances include Main Hoon Na (2004) and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005).
20. Deepika Padukone
Height – 5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m
Indian actress Deepika Padukone has given mesmerizing performances in films like Piku (2015) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
21. Kriti Sanon
Height – 5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m
Indian actress and model Kriti Sanon has appeared in movies like Dilwale (2015) and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017).
22. Lara Dutta
Height – 5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m
Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta is an Indian actress and model who has made appearances in movies like No Entry (2005) and Don 2 (2011).
23. Aishwarya Rai
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Known as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Aishwarya Rai is an actress, model, and former Miss World who has given splendid performances in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002).
24. Bipasha Basu
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Indian actress and model, Bipasha Basu has worked in films like Raaz (2002) and Dhoom 2 (2006).
25. Nargis Fakhri
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
America-born actress and model Nargis Fakhri made her Bollywood debut with Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 2011.
26. Rekha
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Versatile Indian actress Rekha is well-known for her prominent work in films like Khubsoorat (1980) and Khoon Bhari Maang (1988).
27. Parveen Babi
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress whose film credits included cult classics like Deewar (1975) and Shaan (1980).
28. Shabana Azmi
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi has worked in path-breaking films like Masoom (1983) and Mrityudand (1997).
29. Jacqueline Fernandez
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Sri Lankan actress, model, and former pageant winner Jacqueline Fernandez has acted in Bollywood movies like Housefull 2 (2012) and Judwaa 2 (2017).
30. Mumtaz
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Indian actress Mumtaz has appeared in successful films like Do Raaste (1969) and Khilona (1970).
31. Huma Qureshi
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Indian actress and model Huma Qureshi has given commendable performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014).
32. Chitrangada Singh
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Indian actress Chitrangada Singh has earned praises for her work in Bollywood movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) and Desi Boyz (2011).
33. Raveena Tandon
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Indian actress, producer, and model, Raveena Tandon has had an illustrious Bollywood career with films like Patthar Ke Phool (1991), Aks (2001), and Satta (2003).
34. Esha Gupta
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Esha Gupta is an Indian actress, beauty pageant winner and a model whose acting profile includes movies like Jannat 2 (2012) and Rustom (2016).
35. Nutan
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Yesteryears Indian actress Nutan was known for her performances in movies like Saudagar (1973) and Meri Jung (1985).
36. Elli AvrRam
Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m
Swedish Greek actress Elli AvrRam has acted in the Bollywood film Mickey Virus in 2013.
37. Simi Garewal
Height – 5 ft 6¾ in or 1.69 m
Simi Garewal is an actress and talk show hostess who has acted in films like Mera Naam Joker (1970) and Karz (1980).
38. Priyanka Chopra
Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress, singer, producer, and beauty pageant winner whose work credits include films like Fashion (2008) and Barfi! (2012).
39. Namrata Shirodkar
Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m
Indian actress, producer, and former model Namrata Shirodkar has acted in movies like Kachche Dhaage (1999) and Pukar (2000).
40. Sameera Reddy
Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m
Sameera Reddy is an Indian actress who has acted in movies like Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) and Taxi Number 9211 (2006)
41. Mugdha Godse
Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m
Indian actress and model Mugdha Godse has appeared in films like Fashion (2008) and All The Best (2009).
42. Daisy Shah
Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m
Indian model, dancer, and actress Daisy Shah has worked in films like Jai Ho (2014) and Hate Story 3 (2015).
43. Zareen Khan
Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.68 m
Indian actress and model Zareen Khan has acted in movies like Veer (2010) and Hate Story 3 (2015).
44. Anushka Sharma
Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.68 m
Indian actress, producer, and former model Anushka Sharma has acted in movies like Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
45. Sonali Bendre
Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.67 m
Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress and model who has had a successful career in Bollywood with films like Gaddaar (1995) and Sarfarosh (1999).
46. Gul Panag
Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.67 m
Indian actress, model, and former beauty queen Gul Panag has acted in movies like Dor (2006) and Turning 30 (2011).
47. Sonakshi Sinha
Height – 5 ft 5¾ in or 1.67 m
Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha, daughter of actor Shatrughan Sinha, has acted in movies like Dabangg (2010) and Tevar (2015).
48. Shilpa Shetty
Height – 5 ft 5¾ in or 1.67 m
Shilpa Shetty is an Indian actress, model, writer, producer, and businesswoman whose work credits include Baazigar (1993) and Dhadkan (2000).
49. Taapsee Pannu
Height – 5 ft 4¾ in or 1.64 m
Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress and model whose body of work includes films like Baby (2015), Pink (2016), and Naam Shabana (2017).
50. Mallika Sherawat
Height – 5 ft 4¾ in or 1.64 m
Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress whose work credits include movies like Murder (2004) and Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006).
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