Bollywood's 40-something sirens

Tabu, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi

They could give their successors a run for their money when it comes to looks or histrionics. These Bollywood divas have well established the new age mantra: 40 is the new 25.

Tabu
Tabu, the thinking man's muse, gave memorable performances in various films including the poignant “Maachis”, the rustic “Virasat”, the dark “Maqbool” and the irreverent “Cheeni Kum”.
While the 40-year-old actress shined in each of these films, her admirers want to see her dazzling on screen soon.

Madhuri Dixit
The Dhak Dhak girl is back in the limelight at 44, just being her usual gorgeous self, judging reality shows and splashing fashion magazine covers with her awesomeness.
While it's great to see her back in Bollywood, here's hoping she signs on more projects.

Sridevi
One of the top actresses of her time, Sridevi was a one-woman entertainer. Her performances as the bold, clever and sexy reporter in “Mr. India”, the dreamy lover in “Chandni” and the outstanding mother-daughter in “Lamhe” were hugely popular.
Now at 48, this South Indian stunner is as svelte as women less than half her age and is all set to star in her comeback film “English Vinglish”.

Manisha Koirala
Nepalese beauty Manisha Koirala made her mark with her debut film “Saudagar” and then there was no looking back for her. Her impressive repertoire of films include “Bombay”, “Dil Se...”, “Agni Sakshi” and the highly-controversial “Ek Chhoti Si Love Story”.
The actress is now 41-years-old and has moved on to filmmaking.

Juhi Chawla
Former Miss India Juhi Chawla stole many hearts with “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” and went on to star in a number of successful films like “Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke” and “Jhankar Beats”.
She's still seen in the occasional Onir film and the extremely funny TV commercials. At 43, this actress is at her comic best.

Compiled by Correspondent