The actresses who have worked in Punjabi Cinema have delivered notable acclaimed performances in the films, many of them also having proved their mettle in Hindi films as well. Prominent Punjabi film actresses include Dolly Ahluwalia, Neeru Bajwa, Surveen Chawla, Mahie Gill, Divya Dutta, Gul Panag, Minissha Lamba, Parul Gulati, Japji Khaira among others.

Popular Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has acted in Punjabi films like "Des Hoya Pardes" (2004), "Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris" (2006) and "Sukhmani - Hope for Life" (2010). Noted actress Divya Dutta has featured in Punjabi films "Shaheed-E-Mohabbat" (1999), "Des Hoya Pardes" (2004), "Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris" (2006) and "The Lion of Punjab" (2011). Parul Gulati has appeared as a lead actress in Punjabi films "Burraahh" (2012), "Romeo Ranjha" (2014) and "Zorawar" (2016). Tulip Joshi has featured in Punjabi films like "Jag Jeondeyan De Mele" (2009), "Yaara o Dildaara" (2011) and "Jatt Airways" (2013).

Neeru Bajwa is a Canadian born Punjabi actress, who has acted in successful films "Dil Apna Punjabi" (2006), "Mel Karade Rabba" (2010), "Jihne Mera Dil Luteya" (2011), "Jatt & Juliet" (2012) and "Sardaar Ji" (2015). Surveen Chawla is a leading actress in Punjabi Cinema, with films like "Dharti" (2011), "Saadi Love Story" (2013), "Singh vs Kaur" (2013), "Disco Singh" (2014) in her repertoire. Japji Khaira is a Punjabi film actress who won the `Miss World Punjaban 2006` title and featured in Punjabi movies "Dharti" (2011), "Singh vs Kaur" (2013), "Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad" (2013).

Dolly Ahluwalia, a noted actress and costume designer, has appeared in the 2013 Punjabi film "Saadi Love Story". Mahie Gill is an actress noted for her role of Paro in Anurag Kashyap`s critically acclaimed Hindi film "Dev.D". She has worked in Punjabi films "Chak De Phatte" (2008), "Carry On Jatta" (2012), "Singh Of Festival" and "Shareek" (2015). Gracy Singh, who is also a popular face from Bollywood, has acted in Punjabi films like "Lakh Pardesi Hoiye" (2007) and "Chooriyan" (2015).

Other actresses who have garnered popularity in Hindi films and worked in Punjabi Cinema include Gul Panag, who featured in Punjabi movies "Sikander" (2013) and "Ambarsariya" (2015). Minnisha Lamba has acted in films "Heer and Hero" (2013) and "Double Di Trouble" (2014). Actress Bhumika Chawla essayed the role of Simran in the 2008 Punjabi film "Yaariyan".