All of us have our own favourite actors, actresses, films and filmi songs. Some of us even love to see actors/actresses in particular roles.

When rediff.com recently invited readers to talk about their favourite films and movie stars, Abhilash Tulasi came up with a list of the best female characters he had seen in Hindi films:

Her performance in Sooraj R Barjatya's Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! can be used as a textbook for all aspiring actresses. She demands attention in every frame. She is all about feminine ada (style). She drove millions crazy with her witty portrayal. This character played a major part in making the actress a superstar.

Her portrayal of the wonderfully scripted role of Janki in Lajja was spell-binding.

As Chandramukhi in Devdas, she ran through a gamut of emotions - love, lust, hope, despair, pain, humility, agony, vigour and strength - with seeming ease.

As Benazir in Khuda Gawah, she was like a real character. Playing an Afghan woman could have been challenging, but she was powerful, and grows on you just like the story does.

In Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kajol's Anjali slowly and silently took over the entire film. She transitioned between the two phases in her life with ease and charisma.