For the show, Desai earned many awards and nominations for Best Actress at several award functions.

Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress.

Salaam Namaste received mostly positive reviews, and Zinta's performance earned her nominations for Best Actress at a number of award ceremonies.

She also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for the role.

Her performance in Purge earned her a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress.

In 2000, she earned a nomination for "Best Actress".

The film earned Ross a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

She earned a second Academy Award for Best Actress for A Touch of Class (1973).

She earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film.

She later earned a nomination for Best Actress at the 2007 British Soap Awards.