The Indian cinema industry boasts of numerous beautiful and skilled actresses. In the past, shorter female leads were preferred in the '80s and '90s as they were considered auspicious for films. However, in recent times, tall Bollywood actresses such as Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon, Sonam Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Diana Penty, and others are dominating the industry. While height holds no significance in Hindi films, fans are intrigued by the actual height of their beloved actresses. This article will provide a list of the top 10 tallest Bollywood actresses.

Here's a list of the 10 tallest actresses in Bollywood.

Yukta Mookhey – 5 feet 11 inches 

Yukta Mookhey, the winner of Miss World in 1999, is known for being the tallest Bollywood actress. She made her acting debut in the 2002 film Pyaasa. With her exceptional height, standing at 6 feet tall, Yukta Mookhey has stood out in the Indian film industry. Despite her brief career in acting, she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, especially for her unique physical attributes.

Diana Penty – 5 feet 10 inches

An Indian model and actress, Diana Penty, stands at 5'10" which places her in second position on the list of tallest Bollywood actresses. In 2012, she made her debut in the romantic comedy film "Cocktail" and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her role. Following her successful debut, she acted in "Lucknow Central" and "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran."

Kriti Sanon – 5 feet 10 inches

Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, Kriti Sanon is an Indian actress who pursued her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology in Noida prior to venturing into the film industry. Her first acting role was in the Telugu film Nenokkadine, and she later made her debut in Bollywood with the film Heropanti.

Nargis Fakhri – 5 feet 9 inches

Born in New York, Nargis Fakhri is a model and Bollywood actress. Her acting career commenced with Rockstar in 2011, followed by notable appearances in Main Tera Hero, Madras Cafe, Spy, and Housefull 3.

Deepika Padukone – 5 feet 9 inches

Ranked fifth on the list of tallest Bollywood actresses, Deepika Padukone is a highly paid actress in India. She frequently appears on lists of the most popular figures in the country, and was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2018. Her debut in the film Om Shanti Om earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in the year.

Anushka Sharma – 5 feet 9 inches

Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress, model, and producer who rose to fame with her debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the hit romantic movie "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" (2008). Following this, she appeared in Yash Raj Films' "Band Baaja Baaraat" (2010) and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (2012).

Sushmita Sen – 5 feet 9 inches

Sushmita Sen is a notable Indian actress who was awarded the Femina Miss India title in 1994 and later won Miss Universe in the same year. She made her debut in the film industry with the movie Dastak, followed by her appearance in other films such as Biwi No.1 (1999), Sirf Tum (1999), Filhaal (2002), Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005).

Katrina kaif – 5 feet 8.5 inches

Katrina Kaif, a British-Indian actress, has achieved great success and is one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. She was also crowned the "Hottest Woman in the World" by Eastern Eye for three consecutive years, i.e., 2008, 2009, and 2010. Her notable performances in films include Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005), Namastey London (2007), New York (2009), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), Raajneeti (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013), and Bang Bang! (2014).

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja – 5 feet 8 inches

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, the daughter of renowned actor Anil Kapoor, is an Indian film actress. She entered the film industry with Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya (2007) and went on to act in films like I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Aisha (2010), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), and Sanju (2018).

Lisa Haydon – 5 feet 7 inches

An Indian model and actress, Lisa Haydon, entered the world of acting with her appearance in the comedy-drama "Aisha" in 2010. Since then, she has acted in various movies such as "Queen" in 2013, "The Shaukeens" in 2014, "Housefull 3" in 2016, and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" in 2016.