6. Seema Biswas -- Bandit Queen
Occasionally, there are actors who provide biopic performances so iconic that they constantly end up being confused for the original (Just ask Ben Kingsley). Biswas was doing a play for the National School of Drama when director Shekhar Kapoor spotted undeniable talent and brought her forth to screen, putting her through one of the most gruelling and demanding roles in Indian cinema.
For all of us who never met the lady herself, Phoolan Devi is Seema Biswas, the actress putting in a truly powerhouse performance.
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