Kajal Aggarwal

Kajal’s entry into the film world was honestly pretty low-key. She kicked things off back in 2004, snagging a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it role in the Bollywood flick "Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..."—she played the friend of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s character. Not exactly a red-carpet moment, but hey, everyone starts somewhere. Fast-forward a few years and she lands in the Telugu industry, starring in "Chandamama" (2007). That’s where things really took off. The movie did well at the box office, and suddenly, people started actually remembering her name. But the real game-changer? "Magadheera" (2009). This film was a monster hit, smashing records and basically turning Telugu cinema upside down for a while. Kajal’s double role as Yuvarani Mitravinda Devi and Indira (or Indu, if you’re on a nickname basis) had everyone talking. She played two characters across different timelines—one regal and fierce, the other modern and relatable. Pulling off both roles, she showed she wasn’t just another pretty face in the crowd. After "Magadheera," her phone probably didn’t stop buzzing. Directors wanted her, fans adored her, and she sort of became the go-to actress in Telugu movies. It’s wild how a single film can flip someone’s entire career. That’s Kajal’s early film story in a nutshell: humble beginnings, a lucky break, and then totally smashing it with an all-time blockbuster.