5 yesteryear actresses who will make you pine for old Bollywood

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The silver screens of yesteryear cinema were filled with dazzling beauties. They left such an intense mark on us that we still haven't forgotten them! What is even more startling is how captivating these actresses look in a time before surgery or photoshop. They set the standard for all other actresses that followed. Here are the most awe-inspiring actresses of classic Bollywood cinema.

1. Meena Kumari – The Tragedy Queen
Meena Kumari is known for roles that are melancholic and tragic. Some of her most loved movies are Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam and Baiju Bawra.: Meena Kumari – The Tragedy Queen

© delucazade Meena Kumari – The Tragedy Queen Meena Kumari is known for roles that are melancholic and tragic. Some of her most loved movies are Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam and Baiju Bawra.

2. Nutan – Memorable Portrayals
She started her career as a 14-year-old and continued till old age. She has been known to do unconventional roles. Some of her loved movies are Seema, Sujata and Bandini.: Nutan – Memorable Portrayals

She started her career as a 14-year-old and continued till old age. She has been known to do unconventional roles. Some of her loved movies are Seema, Sujata and Bandini.: Nutan – Memorable Portrayals

© oldindianphotos Nutan – Memorable Portrayals She started her career as a 14-year-old and continued till old age. She has been known to do unconventional roles. Some of her loved movies are Seema, Sujata and Bandini.

3. Nanda – Child Star
Fondly referred to as "Baby Nanda," she began her career as a child star in movies like Mandir. Her best performances were in films like Ittefaq, Joru Ka Ghulam, Neend Hamare Khwab Tumhare, and Kanoon.: Nanda – Child Star

Fondly referred to as "Baby Nanda," she began her career as a child star in movies like Mandir. Her best performances were in films like Ittefaq, Joru Ka Ghulam, Neend Hamare Khwab Tumhare, and Kanoon.

4. Asha Parekh – The Golden Girl
Asha Parekh was one of the top stars from the 50s to the 70s. She is known for her performances in Dil Deke Dekho, Chirag, and Kati Patang.: Asha Parekh – The Golden Girl

Asha Parekh was one of the top stars from the 50s to the 70s. She is known for her performances in Dil Deke Dekho, Chirag, and Kati Patang.

5. Suchitra Sen – A Classic Bengali Beauty
An icon of Bengali Drama, Suchitra Sen is known for amazing performances, usually opposite co-star Uttam Kumar. She is known for her performances in Saptapadi, Uttar Phalguni and Mamta, among others.: Suchitra Sen – A Classic Bengali Beauty

An icon of Bengali Drama, Suchitra Sen is known for amazing performances, usually opposite co-star Uttam Kumar. She is known for her performances in Saptapadi, Uttar Phalguni and Mamta, among others.