From Alia to Deepika: Female spies who left us wanting more in Bollywood blockbusters

Author: Srijal Sharma

Alia Bhatt in Raazi

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Deepika Padukone in Pathaan

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Vidya Balan in Kahaani

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Taapsee in Naam Shabana

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Katrina Kaif in Ek Tha Tiger

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Kareena Kapoor in Agent Vinod

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