Topless scenes and nakedness are considered as taboo in Indian film But what if we said that topless scenes with actors have been a part of Bollywood from the 70s to the 1980s? Sure there were many scenes in the most popular Bollywood films in which actresses did not want to be naked, showing commitment to the character they played. We are here to discuss the top 10 Bollywood actresses who wore to the top of the world on screen. Let’s begin.
1. Zeenat Aman in Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
Zeenat Aman is one of the names known for her the boldness of Bollywood. Of course her role on Satyam Shivam Sundaram is considered to be among the most famous in the history of Indian film. It was those scenes featuring Zeenat being topless, which were a major breakthrough at the time, and lots of other scenes played their part in establishing her to be an actress who seemed frank forward-thinking, innovative, and not afraid of playing around with her persona. She was courageous enough to risk it all and it clearly set the stage for the generation to come.
2. Mandakini in Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
The scene portrayed by Mandakini in the film The film Ram Teri Ganga Maili can forever remain in our minds of the viewers: the bold waterfall scene, which was essentially topless, that caused a storm and sparked heated debates about the culture’s watershed. It was a fervent display by Mandakini and a bold contest she took to challenge the norms of the day and proved how brave she truly was.
3. Rekha for Mirror Magazine (1978)
Yes, Rekha has also gone topless on screen, or in the photo shoot to be exact. The photoshoot with no top was taken by Rekha for Mirror magazine needed been bold, and powerful as she is a woman known for her mysterious presence as well as her acting abilities and confidence, obviously. From that point on it was obvious that Rekha’s confidence was at another level. And we are all witness to this in her acting performance isn’t it? There is no doubt that Rekha is among the most courageous and beautiful actors in Bollywood the history of Bollywood.
4. Kangana Ranaut for a Magazine Photoshoot (2007)
Kangana Ranaut has been very confident in her career, starting with her first job experience that was when she posed in a topless fashion in an online magazine. She was part of a photo shoot that illustrates how brave she is to test the limits. Kangana is always brave in her career choices and has always been an outstanding name in the field.
5. Mamta Kulkarni for Stardust Magazine (1993)
Mamta Kulkarni was the subject of quite a stir with her shoot that was not topped for Stardust magazine. It was an extremely daring move, and enough evidence of her work to count as a landmark for her professional career. The sexy Mamta was a talking point and was everywhere in the news back in the days.
6. Deepa Sahi in Maya Memsaab (1993)
In the film “Maya Memsaab,” Deepa Sahi was a daring and imaginative actress. In some scenes, she wore with no top, a thing which was not common in Bollywood at the time because it was extremely traditional. Deepa is adamant about her acting career, and courageous enough to accept this part in the world of film by trying out new techniques.
7. Anu Agarwal in The Cloud Door (1994)
Anu Agarwal, who is the protagonist of the film that became a cult classic “Aashiqui,” took an unorthodox move during the film “The Cloud Door,” also known as the Indo-German version of the film. The naked Anu was seen posing for the challenging and new kind of roles. In one particular scene from the film, Anu was totally topless and it was a shock to the audience. However, it proves that Anu was a ferocious and courageous character who was capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge the norm that the film industry follows.
8. Udita Goswami in Zeher (2005)
The main reason why “Zeher” got such a huge amount of attention was due to Udita Goswami’s scene with a topless torso in the film. It was her first time in Bollywood at the time however, she was regarded as quite courageous to perform these kinds of actions. This made her an incredibly brave actor in her performances to increase her chances of securing better roles.
9. Nandana Sen in Rang Rasiya (2014)
The film “Rang Rasiya,” Nandana Sen wears a topless dress and oozes confidence and class. She played Sugandha with such respect and dignity that the entire scene was highly regal. The bold act she took proved the seriousness Nandana was about the performance in her role.
10. Sonali Raut in The Xpose (2014)
Sonali Raut was so bold in her role in the film “The Xpose” that she even performed an un-topless scene. It was a bold move and similar to the confidence that actors from the past, like Zeenat Aman, brought along. Therefore, Sonali has always been always proving she is able to succeed and stand out in the field by taking on difficult roles. This performance only left an impression.
Conclusion
That’s all we have for the present. Yes, topless scenes are not yet popular in Bollywood however the standards have changed over time. These scenes are now becoming more and more popular.