These actors 'stunned' us…
Indiatimes Movies brings to you the stunners of Bollywood…those actors who have stunned us with their performance in the recent past.
Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India
Just when we thought his reign was over, SRK came back with a bang with a powerhouse performanca in Chak De India. And while many claimed, that Shah Rukh acted well in Swades, and for once didn't play himself, people are claiming likewise this time too. "Shah Rukh is unbelievable!" shout the critics. With a stubble and playing hockey coach in Chak De India, SRK delivers much.
Vidya Balan in Parineeta
She has been a part of many good films - Munnabhai MBBS, Guru… but what we haven't yet got over is her brilliant act in Parineeta. Actress Vidya Balan was touted to be the classic Indian beauty in this one, and she left the audience wide mouthed with her spectacular debut performance.
She had her contemporaries on the edge from the very beginning.
Abhishek Bachchan in Guru
First noticed as the angry young man in Yuva, Abhishek has never had to look back since then. One spectacular performance followed another and he found himself in the A-League of actors.
In his more recent release- Mani Ratnam's Guru – the man delivered yet another out of the ordinary performance. Kudos to this one.
Saif Ali Khan in Hum Tum
He charmed us in Hum Tum, and has been charming us ever since. Even his negative role in Ek Hasina Thi was applauded and always deserves special mention, and they gray characters in Omkara and Being Cyrus has left us all asking for more.
From the premature days of Ole Ole, Saif has come a long way. Let's ole ole to that.
Rani Mukherjee in Black
She is a great actor, and choosing just one film of her impressive filmography may not seem fair. But Black truly stands apart from any other performance. Essaying the role of a blind girl, Rani's achievement was truly luminous.
She shone in the arc lights, and was deservedly well awarded. The role and performance remains unparalleled and truly unmatched.
Lara Dutta in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Oh she can act too! If you don't think so, check her out in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. She proved to be tough competition for Preity Zinta and eventually stole the show.
Lara stunned us with her performance in JBJ, and that must've been quite a confidence booster, for she wasn't bad in Parnter either. Well, it's pleasant to have her around. Let's hope she continues jhooming.
Irrfan Khan in Metro
He always manages to impress. And if you thought his Maqbool performance was the ultimate, we urge you to watch Anurag Basu's Metro. More on the commercial side, Irrfan is the best part of this multi-starrer.
With a fabulous characterization, the actor truly deserves special mention. He's made it all look so simple and easy.
Kangana Ranaut in Gangster
She won her awards for best debut, and her performance in Gangster was surely noteworthy. It doesn't end there.
Kangana also made an impact with the hard-hitting film Woh Lamhe, a film based on actress Parveen Babi. And then there's of course Metro, where Kangana does well as the straight-haired corporate secretary.
Sunny Deol in Apne
He stole our heart in this one. Thankfully, Sunny Deol didn't shout out his dialogues…it may have been because he wasn't on talking terms with the protagonist in the film - dad Dharam.
The son, showed us, that he could express a great deal with his eyes, and doesn't need to be shouting to be heard. Quite a pleasant change, huh. We were surprised!
Aamir Khan in Rang De Basanti
How can we mar a perfectionist? The guy has impressed us ever since his Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak days.
And even with his so-called comeback with Fanaa, where he was again impressive, we give his performance in Rang De Basanti a ten on ten.
Vivek Oberoi in Shootout at Lokhandwala
We thought he was gone. And he proved he was not, with a comeback of sorts in Shootout At Lokhandwala. Actor Vivek Oberoi initially was the 'one to look out for' with a fantastic debut in Company and the affable Saathiya…
But then things just weren't the same. But then Shootout happened, and Vivek is back in the race…
Tusshar Kapoor in Golmaal
Whoever thought he could play dumb so well. Actor Tusshar Kapoor had us in splits in Golmaal. He proved his comic timing. The lad had tried something different in Gaayab, too, where he played Mr. Invisible. But that didn't shock us. If anything did, it was his Golmaal role.
Though Tussh tried something new in Shootout, too - he played bhai (gangster) for the first time - but that didn't quite go down too well.
Ayesha Takia in Dor
I can look good and act great even sans make-up! Well, that's Ayesha Takia for you. The actress who was initially seen making the most of her glam-doll appearance opted to play the simple widow in Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor, and proved that she could act, too.
Ayesha delivered a brilliant performance in this one and left us astounded.
Ranvir Shorey in Bheja Fry
Though Vinay has got what he deserved, it was Ranvir Shorey who subtly played his character so well. He ma not have been the protagonist of the film, but he made his presence felt with only a small role.
He was our hero. His other acts – in Rajat Kapoor's Mixed Doubles,for example – have also positively referred to several times, but he give him a harder pat for Bheja Fry.
Katrina Kaif in Namastey London
This was the shock of the season. Actress Katrina Kaif who came across as a non-performer in her previous films, looked stunning and acted brilliantly in Namastey London.
We think it was the casting that made all the difference. Starring with ace Akshay Kumar, she stood her own and did well. She left us stunned!
- Urvashi Ashar
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