Vidya Balan (Paa, Ishqiya, Dirty Picture & Kahaani) and Priyanka Chopra (Fashion, Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf & Barfi!) have swept all the major awards for the past 5 years. Will they continue their winning streak in 2014?
The actress categories always seem to be the most exciting every single year and this year is already shaping up to be no different.
Best actress predictions below, clearly taken with a huge grain of salt given it's still the summer.
1. Deepika Padukone (Ram Leela)
2. Kareena Kapoor (Satyagraha)
3. Madhuri Dixit (Gulaab Gang)
4. Parineeti Chopra (Shudh Desi Romance)
5. Sonakshi Sinha (Lootera)
6. Sonam Kapoor (Raanjhnaa)
7. Vidya Balan (Ghanchakkar)
Other contenders:
Priyanka Chopra (Zanjeer / Krrish 3)
Pros - Potential 100/200 crore films.
Cons - Very little scope for performance; she will definitely earn multiple nominations for her roles in Gunday, Mary Kom and Milan Talkies. IN 2015!
Katrina Kaif (Dhoom 3)
Pros - Potential 100/200 crore film.
Cons - A men oriented action film and her acting abilities.
Rani Mukerji (Bombay Talkies)
Pros - Superlative performance.
Cons - Anothology film; she might earn Supporting actress nominations.
Kangana Ranaut (Queen / Ungli)
Pros - Performance oriented roles.
Cons - Less popular compared to the other contenders.
Huma Qureshi (D Day)
Pros - Consistent performances in her previous films.
Cons - Less popular compared to the other contenders.
What say you? ;)