Bipasha Basu is making a comeback to acting after six years. Before she returns to the screen, here are five films that show her fierce side. The list includes Ajnabee, Dhoom 2, Phir Hera Pheri, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Jism, and each one proves she is Bollywood’s original badass.
Bipasha has worked in more than 50 films across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali and English cinema. She made her debut with Ajnabee in 2001 and rose to fame with big box office hits and thrillers.
5 Films That Prove Bipasha Basu Is Bollywood's Original Badass
Movie Name | Character Played | Why Her Role Was Badass |
Ajnabee (2001) | Sonia Bajaj / Neeta | She made a bold debut in a grey role. She played an innocent wife who turns into a scheming accomplice and pulled off a big plot twist. |
Jism (2003) | Sonia Khanna | She played a cold, seductive and manipulative mastermind who plans her husband’s murder without any guilt. The role defined the modern Bollywood femme fatale. |
Phir Hera Pheri (2006) | Anuradha | She stole the show in this comedy ensemble as a clever con artist. She outsmarts the main trio and pulls off a big scam. |
Dhoom 2 (2006) | ACP Shonali Bose / Monali Bose | She brought full action energy as a sharp, fearless cop chasing an international super-thief across the world. |
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) | Radhika / Shreya Rathod | She refused to be the victim after a heartbreak. She turned her life around and became a fierce, successful supermodel, holding all the power when her ex came back to apologise. |
Here's a list of top movies of Bipasha Basu that prove she is Bollywood's original badass:
Ajnabee (2001)
Raj and Sonia, and Vikram and Priya, look like two perfect couples with happy lives. As the film moves ahead, their lies and betrayals come out one by one.
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Jism (2003)
At a time when Bollywood mostly made family films, Jism arrived in 2003 and shocked audiences. Bipasha Basu and John Abraham star in this erotic thriller about lust, lies and dangerous desires.
Dhoom 2 (2006)
The story follows Mr A, a bold thief who steals valuable artefacts. He teams up with a woman he finds irresistible but cannot fully trust. Three determined police officers chase them throughout.
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Ranbir Kapoor plays Raj Sharma, a charming man who avoids commitment. Over 12 years, he breaks the hearts of three women. Only later does he learn about responsibility, maturity and what love really means.
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Raju, Shyam and Baburao (Babu Bhaiya) are rich after the events of the first film. A con woman named Anuradha, played by Bipasha Basu, persuades them to put all their money into a double-your-money scheme. The scheme is run by local crooks, Kabira and Chhota Chetan.
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Bipasha Basu's Acting Comeback
Bipasha Basu has started shooting for an untitled Prime Video Original series directed by Hansal Mehta. Sunny Kaushal and Vishal Jethwa are also part of the cast.
According to the official synopsis, Sunny Kaushal plays an honest police officer. He is caught between criminals and pressure from within the system, and he tries to protect his integrity.
The makers have not yet shared details about the characters played by Bipasha and Vishal Jethwa.
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This is Bipasha's first acting project since the 2020 web series Dangerous. Her last full theatrical release was Alone in 2015.
FAQ
1. Which project marks Bipasha Basu's acting comeback after six years?
Bipasha Basu is making her screen return with an untitled crime thriller series directed by Hansal Mehta, starring alongside Sunny Kaushal and Vishal Jethwa.
2. What was Bipasha Basu's debut film in Bollywood?
Bipasha Basu made her Bollywood acting debut in the 2001 suspense thriller Ajnabee, playing a bold grey-shaded role that won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
3. Which role established Bipasha Basu as a leading female anti-hero in Hindi cinema?
Her role as Sonia Khanna in the 2003 erotic thriller Jism established her as Bollywood's iconic femme fatale.