Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt to Triptii Dimri: 8 Actresses Who Went De-Glam to Serve Best Portrayals
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: January 19, 2026 19:00 IST2026-01-19T19:00:00+5:302026-01-19T19:00:00+5:30
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Triptii Dimri is coming up with O’ Romeo, wherein she embraces a muted and understated space to let her acting and expressions take center stage. The recently released teaser and song gives a generous peek into the emotional depth her character holds. There’s no glamorous distraction, just a performance driven by understanding and realism.
Katrina Kaif embraced restraint and emotional layers in Raajneeti. The actress traded the glitz and glamour for simplicity, proving that subtlety can speak much more than glitter and drama. Her de-glam approach allowed her emotional arc to take center stage, and she pulled it off like no one else.
Rani Mukerji’s performance in Black was stripped entirely of glamour, and it simply leaned towards body language and expressions. The actress, known for her classic versatility, disappeared behind the role in a way that showed true beauty lies in emotional honesty and effort.
Highway marked a turning point for Alia Bhatt, wherein she left behind the gloss to invite messy hair, minimal makeup and a sense of vulnerability that spoke volumes. The actress allowed her expressions to speak so loudly that they shed light on her character’s inner conflicts and struggles, and it was then that the audience began to see her as a serious performer.
In Barfi, Priyanka Chopra completely shed her glamorous image to embrace an innocent character filled with emotions. With minimal makeup, unstyled hair and a portrayal deeply internalised, the actress brought Jhilmil to life like no other actress could bring justice to!
In Haider, the actress took a step back from her girl-next-door image only to bring quiet strength as Arshia. With minimal makeup and subtle presence, Shraddha added momentum to the story, unveiling a serious side of her acting skills.
In Thappad, Taapsee Pannu showed what realism looks like. She embraced an everyday, homely look with relatable styling that made Amrita a character like we know. The lack of excess glamour only added power to her impact, making her story hit home.
