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Ahead of Mardaani 3 and Daldal, watch these 12 female cops take on crime in style

Updated On: 30 January, 2026 02:53 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

As Mardaani 3 and Daldal hit the screens, Rani Mukerji and Bhumi Pednekar are commanding attention in thier respective roles as cops. And what better day to take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the outstanding portrayals of female cops by Bollywood actresses.

Bollywood actresses as female cops

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Bollywood actresses as female cops
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Jai Gangaajal
Priyanka played an upright and fearless officer who stands tall against corruption, commanding authority with unwavering purpose.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Jai Gangaajal

Priyanka played an upright and fearless officer who stands tall against corruption, commanding authority with unwavering purpose.

Sonakshi Sinha – Dahaad
Donning a uniform, Sonakshi plays a grounded and determined officer, who balances resilience with vulnerability in an impactful performance.

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Sonakshi Sinha – Dahaad

Donning a uniform, Sonakshi plays a grounded and determined officer, who balances resilience with vulnerability in an impactful performance.

Shefali Shah - Delhi Crimes
Shefali Shah portrays a determined, no-nonsense police officer tackling complex crimes in Delhi with her wisdom and intuitive abilities.

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Shefali Shah - Delhi Crimes

Shefali Shah portrays a determined, no-nonsense police officer tackling complex crimes in Delhi with her wisdom and intuitive abilities.

Tabu – Drishyam
As IG Meera Deshmukh, Tabu delivers intensity and sharp restraint, making power feel intimidating with her glance.

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Tabu – Drishyam

As IG Meera Deshmukh, Tabu delivers intensity and sharp restraint, making power feel intimidating with her glance.

Rani Mukerji – Mardaani
As Shivani Shivaji Roy, Rani Mukerji redefined the on-screen cop with courage, moral conviction, and unapologetic toughness.

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Rani Mukerji – Mardaani

As Shivani Shivaji Roy, Rani Mukerji redefined the on-screen cop with courage, moral conviction, and unapologetic toughness.

Mona Singh – Kohrra Season 2
As a no-nonsense police officer, Mona Singh brings authority and emotional depth to every scene, proving that strength commands respect.

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Mona Singh – Kohrra Season 2

As a no-nonsense police officer, Mona Singh brings authority and emotional depth to every scene, proving that strength commands respect.

Hema Malini – Andha Kanoon
Hema Malini is among the earliest actresses to don the uniform on screen. She brought grace and authority to the role at a time when such portrayals were rare.

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Hema Malini – Andha Kanoon

Hema Malini is among the earliest actresses to don the uniform on screen. She brought grace and authority to the role at a time when such portrayals were rare.

Raveena Tandon - Aranyak
Raveena played Kasturi Dogra, a determined police officer in a fictional Himalayan town, tackling a case involving a murdered foreign national, personal family issues, and local myths. 

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Raveena Tandon - Aranyak

Raveena played Kasturi Dogra, a determined police officer in a fictional Himalayan town, tackling a case involving a murdered foreign national, personal family issues, and local myths. 

Shilpa Shetty – Chhote Sarkar
Shilpa’s confidence as a police officer is paired with strength and style.

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Shilpa Shetty – Chhote Sarkar

Shilpa’s confidence as a police officer is paired with strength and style.

Rekha – Phool Bane Angaray
Rekha’s powerful portrayal of a female cop challenged conventions, blending righteousness with raw intensity that leaves a lasting impact.

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Rekha – Phool Bane Angaray

Rekha’s powerful portrayal of a female cop challenged conventions, blending righteousness with raw intensity that leaves a lasting impact.

Bhumi Pednekar – Daldal
Bhumi brings raw intensity and realism to a police officer navigating crime, conscience, and moral complexity in Daldal.

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Bhumi Pednekar – Daldal

Bhumi brings raw intensity and realism to a police officer navigating crime, conscience, and moral complexity in Daldal.

Deepika Padukone – Singham Again
Stepping into the role of an IPS officer, Deepika channels grit, resolve, and a modern edge as Shakti Shetty, making the uniform feel both powerful and purposeful.

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Deepika Padukone – Singham Again

Stepping into the role of an IPS officer, Deepika channels grit, resolve, and a modern edge as Shakti Shetty, making the uniform feel both powerful and purposeful.

Photo of Day

Nature turns the tide pink

Nature turns the tide pink

Thousands of flamingos wade through the shallow waters of the Talawe wetlands behind Nerul’s NRI Complex in Navi Mumbai. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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