Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All pics/Yogen Shah)

Every year brings its share of promising female performances, but only a handful truly stand out and shift the perception of an actress. Together, these performances reflected a year where female-led storytelling took centre stage across languages and genres. From intense political thrillers to big-ticket films and contemporary love stories, these performances marked defining career moments.