Neha Dhupia

You know what's wild? She snagged not one, not two, but three awards for her blink-and-you-miss-it role in Qayamat. People still talk about it—like, how did she pull off so much with so little screen time? That’s pure talent. The movie itself is this tangled mess of crime, betrayal, and desperate choices. It keeps you guessing who’s on whose side, and honestly, nobody’s clean. Our girl? She shows up, drops a scene-stealing performance, and then—poof—she’s done. Yet somehow, she leaves this mark that critics couldn’t ignore. The rest of the cast is solid, but she’s the one everyone remembers. Qayamat might not be the most original thriller, but her part? Straight fire. Shows you don’t need hours on screen to become the talk of the town. Sometimes, a few electrifying moments are all it takes to make history.

So, “Qayamat” is basically this early 2000s Bollywood flick that sort of tries to mash up action, drama, and a not-so-subtle dose of romance. Think terrorists with wild plans, a ticking time bomb, and some classic over-the-top stunts. The city’s basically held hostage by a gang who’s got a bio-weapon and a grudge. In comes the brooding, tough guy cop who’s haunted by his past (of course), and he’s gotta team up with a few unlikely allies—a criminal with a heart, a scientist, and a love interest who’s way too glamorous for her own good. There’s double-crosses, gunfights, and a whole lotta slow-mo running. Everyone’s sweating buckets, racing against time, and somehow, there’s still space for a couple of songs. By the end, you’ve got explosions, redemption arcs, and just enough melodrama for a proper Bollywood finish.