List of Indian film actresses

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This is an alphabetical list of notable Indian film actresses. Given below is a list that includes actresses from different time periods—from early pioneers of silent cinema and the golden age of Indian films to contemporary performers who have achieved critical and commercial success. Actresses listed here may have worked in more than one regional industry, and many have also appeared in international projects.

Indian cinema is one of the largest and most diverse film industries in the world, encompassing productions in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada cinema, Bengali, Marathi, and others. These actresses have contributed significantly to the growth and evolution of Indian films, both mainstream and regional, across various eras.