The art of cinema is unique and gives the actors a chance to play different roles on screen. Whether it’s Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Paa’ or Tabu in ‘Chandni Bar’, many actors have toiled hard to look close to their characters. Sex workers are a reality of the world and for decades mainstream cinema and parallel cinema have got inspired from the profession and portrayed with elan on screen.

Many raised eyebrows when top stars played the character of a prostitute, however, they brought out the best emotions and the struggles of the ones in the profession successfully through their movies. Here are our picks of the best actresses who eased into the character and left us spellbound.