Ratna Pathak Shah to Ketki Dave: Gujarati actresses who portrayed strong Gujarati characters in Bollywood films

Bollywood has always been known for portraying a wide range of characters hailing from different cultures and backgrounds. The Gujarati community, in particular, has been represented in several Bollywood movies over the years and audiences have too gave a big fat thumbs up to the characters they have seen in Hindi cinema so far. In this photo feature, we will take a look at some of the actresses who have portrayed strong Gujarati characters in Bollywood.

Ratna Pathak Shah is a versatile actress who has played many memorable roles in Bollywood. She has portrayed the character of a strict but loving Gujarati mother in 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'. Her performance in the movie was highly appreciated, and she was praised for her portrayal of a mother to Imran Khan( Jai Singh Rathore) who is trying to balance her traditional values with the changing times.

Supriya Pathak is another talented actress who has played many memorable roles in Bollywood. She is known for her character Dhankor Baa, who is a fearless lady don in the movie 'Ram-Leela'. Her performance was highly praised, and she was nominated for several awards for her work in the film. Not just that, her hilarious character Hansa from a TV show 'Khichdi' is fresh in minds.

Sarita Joshi is known for her impeccable acting skills and presence in television. She played an important role in the film Guru, where she portrayed a mother to Abhishek Bachchan's character. Although her part was brief, it was significant. She was seen acing her role right in the beginning of the film and had left an memorable impression on audience's mind.

Ketki Dave is a well-known face in Bollywood cinema. Her outstanding performances have earned her a place in the audience's hearts. She shot to fame with her Gujarati character in a TV serial after which she made her Bollywood debut with 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya,' followed by 'Money Hai Toh Honey Hai,' 'Kal Ho Naa Ho,' and others.

The diva, who has appeared in over 500 films, has ruled Bollywood cinema with her acting skills. Since a young age, the actress has touched the hearts of people from the golden era to the current generation. She has appeared in films such as 'Bombay to Goa,' 'Raja Babu,' 'Jaani Dushman,' and the list goes on. Irani has also appeared in Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada films in addition to Hindi.