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Top 5 performances of Bollywood actors in the first Half of 2025

Fans have just been halfway through 2025, and have already witnessed some of the performances that transcend mere entertainment, leaving a lasting impact. Several actors have delivered stellar performances this year making their role memorable and leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

July 08, 2025 / 12:47 IST
Aamir Khan portrays arrogant basketball coach Gulshan Aurora, whose life changed when he was legally bound to train specially-abled players. The actor delivered a powerful performance, flawlessly exploring his character’s emotionally rich territory. He also beautifully portrayed the raw emotions that connected with the audience.
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Aamir Khan portrays arrogant basketball coach Gulshan Aurora, whose life changed when he was legally bound to train specially-abled players. The actor delivered a powerful performance, flawlessly exploring his character’s emotionally rich territory. He also beautifully portrayed the raw emotions that connected with the audience.
Award-winning actor Adarsh Gourav has established himself as one of the most versatile actors, and his performance in Superboys of Malegaon further cemented his status. He portrayed a small-town filmmaker and beautifully captured the absurdities and the aspirations of his character.
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Award-winning actor Adarsh Gourav has established himself as one of the most versatile actors, and his performance in Superboys of Malegaon further cemented his status. He portrayed a small-town filmmaker and beautifully captured the absurdities and the aspirations of his character.
Rahul Bhat portrays DSP Rajesh Tomar, a senior jailer at Tihar Jail, in Netflix thriller Black Warrant. His selective approach to roles pays off once again, proving why he's a master of his craft. The actor grounds the drama while perfectly showcasing the complexities, making his projects must-watch events.
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Rahul Bhat portrays DSP Rajesh Tomar, a senior jailer at Tihar Jail, in Netflix thriller Black Warrant. His selective approach to roles pays off once again, proving why he's a master of his craft. The actor grounds the drama while perfectly showcasing the complexities, making his projects must-watch events.
Abhishek Banerjee rose to fame with his role in Stree and has instantly become fans’ favourite. The actor has proved in Stolen that he could nail every role he plays. He portrays a man caught between trauma and survival, and he brings the rawness of his character to the screen.
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Abhishek Banerjee rose to fame with his role in Stree and has instantly become fans’ favourite. The actor has proved in Stolen that he can nail every role he plays. He portrays a man caught between trauma and survival, and he brings the rawness of his character to the screen.
Sanya Malhotra shines in Mrs as she portrays the role of a woman who is forced to become a housewife, leaving behind her dreams, navigating societal expectations and inner struggles. Sanya flawlessly unfolded her character's depth, making for one of the most compelling depictions of womanhood in contemporary cinema.
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Sanya Malhotra shines in Mrs as she portrays the role of a woman who is forced to become a housewife, leaving behind her dreams, navigating societal expectations and inner struggles. Sanya flawlessly unfolded her character's depth, making for one of the most compelling depictions of womanhood in contemporary cinema.
Entertainment desk
first published: Jul 8, 2025 12:46 pm

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