Alaya F, Yami Gautam & Other Actresses Who Impressed Us With Their Powerful Portrayals Of A Feisty Journalist

Take a quick look at the most well-known journalist roles played by versatile actresses.

Playing a journalist on screen is getting more popular with B-town actresses. 

Source : PR Handout

New Delhi: Many films from the Bollywood film industry often feature tough journalists. Some of the feisty and strong female journalist characters have left an indelible mark on the minds of the audience. In recent times, playing a journalist on screen is getting more popular with B-town actresses. 

Take a quick look at the most well-known journalist roles played by versatile actresses:

Alaya F – U-Turn 

Alaya F has been unanimously praised for her choice of films and characters and for taking the road less travelled; the latest one which has been hugely appreciated by the audience, industry and critics alike is Radhika Bakshi, her character in ‘U-Turn’. While Alaya took on the challenge of essaying the demanding role of a journalist with great finesse at such a young age, she delivered a remarkable performance by carrying the film on her shoulders. 

Yami Gautam Dhar – Lost 

While ‘Lost’ featuring Yami Gautam Dhar was praised for being an intriguing and thrilling ride, the prolific performer Yami Gautam Dhar was equally appreciated for taking on the role of a spunky crime reporter who investigates the missing of a college student. The versatile actress also met a few senior crime journalists during the making of the film. 

Kareena Kapoor Khan – Satyagraha

Kareena Kapoor Khan played Yasmin, an aggressive and passionate journalist in the multi-starrer film, ‘Satyagraha’, directed by Prakash Jha. While Kareena is known for playing glamorous roles mostly in her career, her performance as the obstinate and headstrong Yasmin demonstrated her acting prowess in this film.

Rani Mukherjee – No One Killed Jessica

One of her best performances to date, Rani Mukherjee as feisty television journalist Meera, takes up the case of Jessica Lal's murder. Rani's character was inspired by the different TV news reporters covering the case. Meera takes up the cause as Sabrina loses all faith in her ability to ever bring her sister's case to justice. Rani was highly praised for her performance as a staunch journalist and got much critical acclaim.

Konkona Sen Sharma - Page 3

The film drew attention to the seedier sides of mainstream media. To find work, Madhavi Sharma (Konkona Sen Sharma), a young journalist, moves to Mumbai. The film showcases how news is buried due to political pressure and real news is never reported. Many people were moved by Konkona Sen Sharma's performance.