Top 10 Most Challenging Roles Played By Actors In Bollywood Movies

Many actors often go above and beyond in preparing for a movie role, especially for a challenging one. The challenges may range from changes in appearance, body transformations, and even roles that may take a psychological toll on the actor. We have witnessed many challenging roles played by Bollywood actors, and today, we look at some of the most challenging roles in Bollywood movies.

1. Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... (PAA)

Amitabh Bachchan left everyone in shock with his transformation in the film Paa Click to look into! >> Read More... . He played the role of Auro, a 12-year-old suffering from a rare genetic disorder, Progeria. For this, Amitabh spent 5 hours every day in the makeup chair during production. He gave a magnificent performance as Auro, which remains one of his best roles. He also won a Filmfare and the National Film Award for Best Actor.

2. Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt is a trendsetting actress from Mumbai, >> Read More... ( Udta Punjab Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Udta Punjab was a bold film for Bollywood which dealt with the sensitive and severe issue of drug abuse in Punjab. In the movie, Alia Bhatt plays Kumari Pinky, a village girl from Bihar. Her role was challenging to play. Her character also gets raped in the movie. She played the role realistically and gave a jaw-dropping performance that many thought she wouldn’t be able to pull off.

3. Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... ( Dangal Dangal is a Hindi live debate show that aired on A >> Read More... )

Aamir Khan went through a tremendous physical transformation for his role in Dangal. He played the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler and the father of wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat.For this role, Aamir underwent a body transformation twice. First, he increased his weight to 96 kgs and then went to 68 kgs with six packs in 5 months. He also had to develop a Haryanvi accent and nailed the role completely.

4. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... ( My Name Is Khan Click to look into! >> Read More... )

SRK’s role in this film differed from anything he had ever done. He played the role of Rizwan Khan Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , a man who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and autism. Rizwan sets out on a journey to change the perception of people regarding Muslims post the 9/11 attacks. Shah Rukh spent time with people suffering from autism to understand the role better. He gave an excellent performance and proved that he is rightly known as King Khan of Bollywood.

5. Randeep Hooda The strong macho image of Randeep Hooda graces the >> Read More... ( Sarbjit Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Randeep Hooda went through an incredible transformation for the titular role of Sarbjit. He played the role of a man who spent more than19 years in jail in Pakistan. Randeep starved himself for the role and lost 28 kgs, becoming a bony man weighing only 66 kgs. His dedication is visible in his performance which is nothing short of a masterpiece.

6. Shahaid Kapoor ( Haider Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Shahid proved his flexibility and acting abilities with his portrayal of Haider in Vishal Bharadwaj’s adaptation of Hamlet. Haider is one of Shahid’s most challenging roles to date.For the part, Shahid went through a physical transformation, first growing his hair long and then going completely bald. The role was also an emotionally difficult one as Haider experiences loss and betrayal, and slowly starts to lose his mind.

7. Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... ( Guzaarish Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Hrithik’s versatility as an actor was proven much earlier when he gave iconic performances in his earlier films Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish, Dhoom 2, Lakshya, and others. But his most challenging role would be Ethan Mascarenhas.Ethan is a former magician who is now a person with quadriplegia. He is fighting the court to allow him to end his own life. Hrithik acts only through his face and gives a remarkable performance. Guzaarish remains one of the most underrated Bollywood films.

8. Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... (Barfi)

Priyanka impressed everyone with her incredible performance in Barfi as Jhilmil, an autistic girl. She proved her versatility and superb acting talent with her performance. Her performance left everyone with tears of joy.This is one of her most challenging roles ever, and she spent a lot of time researching the condition, and all the hard work paid off when everyone praised her performance.

9. Rajkummar Rao Raj Kumar Yadav, also known as Rajkummar Rao, star >> Read More... ( Trapped Click to look into! >> Read More... )

Trapped is a recent Bollywood gem. Rajkummar Rao plays a man named Shaurya, who gets trapped in his new apartment in a building and has no way out. He then succumbs to eating insects out of starvation and slowly loses his mind due to the isolation.Rajkummar’s performance was a masterpiece, and the role was challenging as he had to go through a physical and emotional transformation for it. He received much deserved praise for his performance and won many accolades.

10. Rani Mukerji Rani Mukerji is one of the most celebrated Indian >> Read More... ( Black 'Black’ was a paranormal show aired on 9X Chan >> Read More... )

Black was way ahead of its time when it was released in 2005, and remains a groundbreaking film for Bollywood. Black follows Michelle, a blind and deaf girl who takes up the almost impossible task of graduating college. Rani perfectly portrayed Michelle with all her feelings and aspirations. She couldn’t have performed any better than she did. It was a very challenging role, and Rani did full justice to it.