Age is just a number for their extremely versatile ladies. It is often said that talent has no age. You could find raw talent in a 5-year-old or even in a 50-year-old. But society wants us to fit the stereotype they associate with age especially when it comes to actresses. When they are a certain age, they are brushed aside conveniently to fade into obscurity or small meaningless roles. But there have been many brilliant actresses who stunned the audiences with their powerful screen presence to proves that talent has no age. Suhasini Mulay. Suhasini Mulay is a known face in films and television and had a stellar career spanning five decades. She started her career in the year 1969 in Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome and never looked back. Apart from acting, she is known for producing movies and documentaries. Four of her documentaries were awarded the national awards. Zohra Sehgal. Zohra Sehgal was not just an actress but an institution in itself. In her eventful career of 60 years, she did theatre, television, choreography and was a member of the dancing troupe! She was awarded Padma Shri in the year 1998, which is the fourth highest civilian honour. She made her mark by her peppy and full of life screen presence, and her prolific career would be an example for the generation to come. Waheeda Rehman. Her name does not need any introduction. Waheeda Rehman is considered one of the most influential actresses. She is well-known for her contribution to the Hindi film industry, performing different roles and genres to perfection. Her acting is ageless because even at the age of 83, she isperfect and has a screen presence that could dwarf young actors in an instant. Surekha Sikri. A veteran thespian who is known for her immense contribution in the field of theatre, film and television. She started her stellar career in the year 1977 with political satire “Kissa Kursi Ka”. Who can forget her glorious performance in movies like Tamas, Badhaai Ho and Mammo? She made the character of Dadi sa in the hit television serial “Ballika Vadhu” immortal. Ratna Pathak Shah. One of the finest actresses to bless the Indian film industry, Ratna Pathak Shah’s talent knows no bound. From being seasoned actress in the movie like Mandi, Mirch Masala to Maya Sarabhai, the sassy and snobbish high society butterfly, she has done it all. Her effortless performance makes her the darling of the silver screen. Hats off to these ladies who broke the stereotypes and shattered glass ceilings.
