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Top 50 Tallest Actresses in Bollywood

When it comes to the tallest actresses in Bollywood, the names have always been few and far between. But, the tide is changing as we have seen some really tall female leads taking the center stage.

The following Bollywood actresses constitute the list of the 50 tallest women from different generations to ever grace the celluloid, as they are ranked according to their heights (in most cases, as mentioned by them).

1. Yukta Mookhey

Yukta Mookhey at the Marc Cain store launch in 2013
Yukta Mookhey at the Marc Cain store launch in 2013 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 11 in or 1.80 m

Yukta Mookhey is an Indian actress, model, and a pageant winner who has acted in the movie Pyaasa in 2002.

2. Diana Hayden

Diana Hayden on her own book launch on women's grooming in 2012
Diana Hayden on her own book launch on women’s grooming in 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m

Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant winner Diana Hayden has acted in Ab Bas in 2004 and Lorie in 2012.

3. Pooja Batra

Pooja Batra during Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor's Festive Collection Preview in 2010
Pooja Batra during Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Festive Collection Preview in 2010 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m

Indian actress and model Pooja Batra has film credits like Virasat (1997) and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) under her belt.

4. Karishma Tanna

Karishma Tanna at Mika's birthday bash in June 2012
Karishma Tanna at Mika’s birthday bash in June 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 10 in or 1.78 m

Karishma Tanna is an Indian model, actress, and anchor who has worked in films like Grand Masti (2013) and Sanju (2018).

5. Diana Penty

Diana Penty promoting Cocktail in July 2012
Diana Penty promoting Cocktail in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 9½ in or 1.76 m

Indian model and actress Diana Penty has been cast in movies like Cocktail (2012) and Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).

6. Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor at IIJW 2012 inauguration
Sonam Kapoor at IIJW 2012 inauguration (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m

Sonam Kapoor, daughter of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, has played the leading lady in movies like Neerja (2016) and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).

7. Lisa Haydon

Lisa Haydon at Elle Divo event in April 2012
Lisa Haydon at Elle Divo event in April 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m

Lisa is an Indian supermodel, actress, and fashion designer who has made her presence felt in movies like Queen (2014) and Housefull 3 (2016).

8. Sarah-Jane Dias

Sarah-Jane Dias during Lakme Fashion Week 2017
Sarah-Jane Dias during Lakme Fashion Week 2017 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 9 in or 1.75 m

Sarah-Jane Dias is an Indian actress, has served as VJ for Channel V, and winner of Femina Miss India 2007. Born in Oman, she started her acting career via Tamil films followed by several Hindi films.

9. Tabu

Tabu at Ramesh Taurani's 25th wedding anniversary
Tabu at Ramesh Taurani’s 25th wedding anniversary (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m

Tabu is an Indian actress who has appeared in movies like Maachis (1996), Chandni Bar (2001), and Haider (2014).

10. Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman returning from IIFA in June 2012
Zeenat Aman returning from IIFA in June 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m

Indian beauty queen, model, and actress Zeenat Aman has appeared in successful films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) and Qurbani (1980).

11. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif unveiling Blackberry curve in June 2012
Katrina Kaif unveiling Blackberry curve in June 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m

English actress Katrina Kaif has created a name for herself in Bollywood with hits like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Dhoom 3 (2013).

12. Claudia Ciesla

Claudia Ciesla at a press shoot in Calcutta in December 2008
Claudia Ciesla at a press shoot in Calcutta in December 2008 (Kadenphoto / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8½ in or 1.74 m

Claudia Ciesla is an actress and model of Polish and German origin who has acted in the film Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 in 2016.

13. Isha Koppikar

Isha Koppikar at her birthday celebrations in 2013
Isha Koppikar at her birthday celebrations in 2013 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Indian actress and model Isha Koppikar has made appearances in films like Qayaamat: City Under Threat (2003) and 36 China Town (2006).

14. Mandana Karimi

Mandana Karimi at Grass & Root launch in August 2015
Mandana Karimi at Grass & Root launch in August 2015 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Mandana Karimi is an Iranian actress who has worked in Bollywood films like Bhaag Johnny (2015) and Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016).

15. Sonal Chauhan

Sonal Chauhan at IIJW in August 2012
Sonal Chauhan at IIJW in August 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Indian model, singer, and actress Sonal Chauhan has been seen in Bollywood movies like Jannat (2008).

16. Athiya Shetty

Athiya Shetty at the special screening of Hero in October 2015
Athiya Shetty at the special screening of Hero in October 2015 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Indian actress Athiya Shetty has acted in movies like Hero (2015) and Mubarakan (2017).

17. Urvashi Rautela

Urvashi Rautela at Sachin Joshi's Diwali bash in 2016
Urvashi Rautela at Sachin Joshi’s Diwali bash in 2016 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Urvashi Rautela is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who has worked in films like Singh Saab the Great (2013) and Kaabil (2017).

18. Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut at Femina Miss India contest in 2011
Kangana Ranaut at Femina Miss India contest in 2011 (Filmi Tadka / www.filmitadka.in / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 8 in or 1.73 m

Indian actress Kangana Ranaut is known for giving memorable performances in films like Queen (2014) and Fashion (2008).

19. Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen at Raveena's chat show for NDTV in April 2012
Sushmita Sen at Raveena’s chat show for NDTV in April 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height -5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m

Sushmita Sen is an Indian model, actress, and former Miss Universe whose notable Bollywood appearances include Main Hoon Na (2004) and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005).

20. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone at her Cocktail success bash in July 2012
Deepika Padukone at her Cocktail success bash in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height –  5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m

Indian actress Deepika Padukone has given mesmerizing performances in films like Piku (2015) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).

21. Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon at IIFA in July 2017
Kriti Sanon at IIFA in July 2017 (Laura Lee Dooley / Flickr / CC BY-2.0)

Height – 5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m

Indian actress and model Kriti Sanon has appeared in movies like Dilwale (2015) and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017).

22. Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta as seen in March 2005
Lara Dutta as seen in March 2005 (fotohari1 / Flickr / CC BY-2.0)

Height – 5 ft 7½ in or 1.71 m

Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta is an Indian actress and model who has made appearances in movies like No Entry (2005) and Don 2 (2011).

23. Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai as seen in February 2012
Aishwarya Rai as seen in February 2012 (lifi crystal / Flickr / CC BY-2.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Known as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Aishwarya Rai is an actress, model, and former Miss World who has given splendid performances in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002).

24. Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu at the press conference of IIFA Singapore in 2012
Bipasha Basu at the press conference of IIFA Singapore in 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Indian actress and model, Bipasha Basu has worked in films like Raaz (2002) and Dhoom 2 (2006).

25. Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri at the 8th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards in July 2012
Nargis Fakhri at the 8th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

America-born actress and model Nargis Fakhri made her Bollywood debut with Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 2011.

26. Rekha

Rekha at the 14th Annual Star Screen Awards in January 2008
Rekha at the 14th Annual Star Screen Awards in January 2008 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Versatile Indian actress Rekha is well-known for her prominent work in films like Khubsoorat (1980) and Khoon Bhari Maang (1988).

27. Parveen Babi

Indian actress Parveen Babi
Indian actress Parveen Babi (Old Indian Photos / Pinterest)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Parveen Babi was an Indian actress whose film credits included cult classics like Deewar (1975) and Shaan (1980).

28. Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi at the 2006 World Economic Forum in Davos
Shabana Azmi at the 2006 World Economic Forum in Davos (World Economic Forum / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi has worked in path-breaking films like Masoom (1983) and Mrityudand (1997).

29. Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez at the launch of Women's Health magazine's new cover in May 2012
Jacqueline Fernandez at the launch of Women’s Health magazine’s new cover in May 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Sri Lankan actress, model, and former pageant winner Jacqueline Fernandez has acted in Bollywood movies like Housefull 2 (2012) and Judwaa 2 (2017).

30. Mumtaz

Mumtaz as seen in July 2012
Mumtaz as seen in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Indian actress Mumtaz has appeared in successful films like Do Raaste (1969) and Khilona (1970).

31. Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi at the HT Style Awards in January 2018
Huma Qureshi at the HT Style Awards in January 2018 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Indian actress and model Huma Qureshi has given commendable performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014).

32. Chitrangada Singh

Chitrangada Singh at the audio release of Yeh Saali Zindagi
Chitrangada Singh at the audio release of Yeh Saali Zindagi (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Indian actress Chitrangada Singh has earned praises for her work in Bollywood movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) and Desi Boyz (2011).

33. Raveena Tandon

Raveen Tandon returning from IIFA in June 2012
Raveen Tandon returning from IIFA in June 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Indian actress, producer, and model, Raveena Tandon has had an illustrious Bollywood career with films like Patthar Ke Phool (1991), Aks (2001), and Satta (2003).

34. Esha Gupta

Esha Gupta at the first look launch of Chakravyuh in August 2012
Esha Gupta at the first look launch of Chakravyuh in August 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Esha Gupta is an Indian actress, beauty pageant winner and a model whose acting profile includes movies like Jannat 2 (2012) and Rustom (2016).

35. Nutan

Popular actress Nutan
Popular actress Nutan (Old Indian Photos / Pinterest)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Yesteryears Indian actress Nutan was known for her performances in movies like Saudagar (1973) and Meri Jung (1985).

36. Elli AvrRam

Elli AvrRam as seen in September 2015
Elli AvrRam as seen in September 2015 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 7 in or 1.70 m

Swedish Greek actress Elli AvrRam has acted in the Bollywood film Mickey Virus in 2013.

37. Simi Garewal

Simi Garewal at Farah Khan's birthday bash in January 2012
Simi Garewal at Farah Khan‘s birthday bash in January 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6¾ in or 1.69 m

Simi Garewal is an actress and talk show hostess who has acted in films like Mera Naam Joker (1970) and Karz (1980).

38. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra at the NDTV Greenathon in May 2012
Priyanka Chopra at the NDTV Greenathon in May 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m

Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress, singer, producer, and beauty pageant winner whose work credits include films like Fashion (2008) and Barfi! (2012).

39. Namrata Shirodkar

Namrata Shirodkar at IIFA in February 2017
Namrata Shirodkar at IIFA in February 2017 (TollywoodBoost.blogspot.com / Pinterest)

Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m

Indian actress, producer, and former model Namrata Shirodkar has acted in movies like Kachche Dhaage (1999) and Pukar (2000).

40. Sameera Reddy

Sameera Reddy returning from IIFA in June 2012
Sameera Reddy returning from IIFA in June 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m

Sameera Reddy is an Indian actress who has acted in movies like Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) and Taxi Number 9211 (2006)

41. Mugdha Godse

Mughda Godse as seen in May 2012
Mughda Godse as seen in May 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m

Indian actress and model Mugdha Godse has appeared in films like Fashion (2008) and All The Best (2009).

42. Daisy Shah

Daisy Shah at the launch of her film Ramratan in September 2017
Daisy Shah at the launch of her film Ramratan in September 2017 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6½ in or 1.69 m

Indian model, dancer, and actress Daisy Shah has worked in films like Jai Ho (2014) and Hate Story 3 (2015).

43. Zareen Khan

Zareen Khan at the special charity screening of Housefull 2 in April 2012
Zareen Khan at the special charity screening of Housefull 2 in April 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.68 m

Indian actress and model Zareen Khan has acted in movies like Veer (2010) and Hate Story 3 (2015).

44. Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma at GQ Men Of The Year Awards in 2011
Anushka Sharma at GQ Men Of The Year Awards in 2011 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.68 m

Indian actress, producer, and former model Anushka Sharma has acted in movies like Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).

45. Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre at Gallery Art & Soul in May 2012
Sonali Bendre at Gallery Art & Soul in May 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.67 m

Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress and model who has had a successful career in Bollywood with films like Gaddaar (1995) and Sarfarosh (1999).

46. Gul Panag

Gul Panag as seen in April 2012
Gul Panag as seen in April 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 6 in or 1.67 m

Indian actress, model, and former beauty queen Gul Panag has acted in movies like Dor (2006) and Turning 30 (2011).

47. Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha promoting Joker in July 2012
Sonakshi Sinha promoting Joker in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 5¾ in or 1.67 m

Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha, daughter of actor Shatrughan Sinha, has acted in movies like Dabangg (2010) and Tevar (2015).

48. Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty on the sets of Indian Idol in March 2017
Shilpa Shetty on the sets of Indian Idol in March 2017 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 5¾ in or 1.67 m

Shilpa Shetty is an Indian actress, model, writer, producer, and businesswoman whose work credits include Baazigar (1993) and Dhadkan (2000).

49. Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu at the special screening of Pink in September 2016
Taapsee Pannu at the special screening of Pink in September 2016 (Bollywood Hungama / BollywoodHungama.com / CC BY-3.0)

Height – 5 ft 4¾ in or 1.64 m

Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress and model whose body of work includes films like Baby (2015), Pink (2016), and Naam Shabana (2017).

50. Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2014
Mallika Sherawat at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2014 (Georges Biard / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Height – 5 ft 4¾ in or 1.64 m

Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress whose work credits include movies like Murder (2004) and Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006).

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