Urvashi Rautela

Urvashi Rautela grew up in Haridwar, tucked away in Uttarakhand, and honestly, she’s kind of turned the whole “small town to big stage” story into an art form. She’s not just another face in Bollywood—she’s a legit powerhouse, juggling everything from beauty pageants (yeah, she’s got a trophy shelf that could make anyone jealous) to acting gigs that keep her in the spotlight. Remember that crazy catchy “Love Dose” video with Yo Yo Honey Singh back in 2014? That’s pretty much when her phone probably started blowing up for good. After that, she dipped her toes into Bollywood and South Indian movies—mostly smaller parts at first, but come 2016, the tables turned. She jumped from supporting roles to leading lady status in “Sanam Re” and then had everyone talking with “Great Grand Masti.” But here’s the thing: she doesn’t just stick to the glitz and glam. She’s got her own foundation (the Urvashi Rautela Foundation) where she and her family actually roll up their sleeves and do some good—focusing on helping people in India who don’t exactly have it easy. She’s loud about her support for animal rights too, backing PETA India, and gets vocal about causes like ‘Save the Girl Child Camp.’ So, while she’s busy slaying red carpets, she’s also out there trying to shake things up for the better. A little bit of everything, you know?