Supermodels who turned Bollywood actresses (view pics)

New Delhi: They have not only won coveted titles as models but hearts too. And then they upgraded themselves into top actresses. They have set precedent for other future beauties to follow. From ramp to reel, these model-turned-actresses are not only successful but also highly paid celebrities.Who said models can't act? Or who said that size zero is all that a model can flaunt? From Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra to so many other top notch actresses, modeling was the essential step to super stardom. Priyanka ChopraThe model-turned-actress-turned singer and once-upon-a-time Miss India hardly ever fails to dazzle. In the same year that she won the Miss India title, she was crowned Miss World before shifting her focus on movies. Piggy Chops made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar which was a blockbuster. Aishwarya RaiFormer Miss India and Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has often been called the most beautiful woman in the world. Beautiful she is and talented too. After tasting success in beauty pageants, Ash made her acting debut in the 1997 film Iruvar before taking up numerous roles in her sixteen-years career as an actress.Deepika Padukone Amongst the young breed of model-turned actresses, Deepika Padukone's acting career has rocketed sky-high, and in quick time too. She is one of the several model-turned actresses who has tasted success in both her professions. Padukone's big Bollywood break came after the success of Om Shanti Om (2007), in which she played the lead female role.Sushmita SenThe first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant in 1994, Sushmita Sen has now become the face of the modern, powerful Indian woman and rightly so. In 1996, Sen made her Bollywood debut as an actress with her film Dastak, rumored to be based on her personal life.Bipasha Basu The stunningly gorgeous Bipasha Basu made her acting debut in the 2001 Hindi film Ajnabee, playing a negative role. The Bengali bombshell was once a successful model, appearing in over 40 magazine covers before deciding to take up acting as a full-time job.Zeenat AmanThe beautiful Zeenat Aman was the second runner-up for the Miss India contest and later, winner of Miss Asia Pacific in 1970. The model then made her first cine appearance in 1971 with the movie Hulchul.Lara DuttaLara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe. She made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.Dia MirzaDia Mirza is an Indian model, actress and Former Miss Asia-Pacific. Dia is known in media for her Social work. Dia co-owns a production house Born Free Entertainment along with Sahil Sangha and Zayed Khan.Anushka SharmaThe 24-year old Anushka Sharma is another talented young woman who would be proud of her achievements. From a career in modeling, to becoming one of India's most popular young actresses, Anushka Sharma's stint with Bollywood has been brisk yet profitable. She has also been nominated for films such as Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) besides winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 2012 Hindi film Jab Tak Hai Jaan.Juhi ChawlaJuhi Chawla was crowned winner of Miss India in 1984 before taking up acting as part of her career. Considered Bollywood's leading actress for a long time, Chawla made her film debut in 1986 with Sultanat.