In Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), she played Nandini, a woman caught between her first love and her duty to her husband. This role established her as a powerhouse of emotion. She followed this with Devdas (2002), where her portrayal of Paro became the definitive version of the tragic heroine. The chemistry between her and Shah Rukh Khan in Devdas remains a benchmark for romantic tension in Indian cinema.
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