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Liked Jaideep Ahlawat in Drishyam 3? Check out his other versatile roles

Updated On: 02 October, 2026 03:06 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Jaideep Ahlawat has carved a niche for himself with his ability to slip effortlessly into diverse characters, winning praise for the depth he brings to every performance. He is currently seen in Drishyam 3 as a new Crime Branch officer who goes up against Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar. As his performance earns attention, here’s a look at some of his most versatile roles.

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Jaideep Ahlawat's versatile roles (Pics/Instagram, still from movies)
Jaideep Ahlawat's versatile roles (Pics/Instagram, still from movies)
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Drishyam 3: Jaideep Ahlawat plays a new Crime Branch officer in the third instalment of the franchise. His character is tasked with investigating the case and comes up against Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar. Ahlawat’s performance has been praised for bringing a fresh layer of intensity to the film.
Drishyam 3: Jaideep Ahlawat plays a new Crime Branch officer in the third instalment of the franchise. His character is tasked with investigating the case and comes up against Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar. Ahlawat’s performance has been praised for bringing a fresh layer of intensity to the film.
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Three of Us: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Pradip Kamat, Shailaja’s (Shefali Shah) childhood sweetheart, whom she reconnects with after returning to her hometown. Shailaja, diagnosed with early-stage dementia, wants to revisit the people and memories from her past before they fade. Pradip becomes an important part of that journey, bringing back their unfinished bond while understanding that their time together is limited.
Three of Us: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Pradip Kamat, Shailaja’s (Shefali Shah) childhood sweetheart, whom she reconnects with after returning to her hometown. Shailaja, diagnosed with early-stage dementia, wants to revisit the people and memories from her past before they fade. Pradip becomes an important part of that journey, bringing back their unfinished bond while understanding that their time together is limited.
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Gangs of Wasseypur: Jaideep Ahlawat played Shahid Khan, the father of Sardar Khan and the man whose rivalry with Ramadhir Singh sets the story’s cycle of revenge in motion.
Gangs of Wasseypur: Jaideep Ahlawat played Shahid Khan, the father of Sardar Khan and the man whose rivalry with Ramadhir Singh sets the story’s cycle of revenge in motion.
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Jaane Jaan: Jaideep Ahlawat played a teacher in the Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer, which also featured Vijay Varma. Set against a murder mystery, the film sees his character go to great lengths to protect Maya, even as he becomes entangled in suspicion.
Jaane Jaan: Jaideep Ahlawat played a teacher in the Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer, which also featured Vijay Varma. Set against a murder mystery, the film sees his character go to great lengths to protect Maya, even as he becomes entangled in suspicion.
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Ikkis: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, the Pakistani officer who fought against Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Years later, Naseer meets Arun’s father, Brigadier ML Khetarpal, in Pakistan, creating the film’s emotionally complex thread.
Ikkis: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, the Pakistani officer who fought against Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Years later, Naseer meets Arun’s father, Brigadier ML Khetarpal, in Pakistan, creating the film’s emotionally complex thread.
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Paatal Lok: Jaideep Ahlawat plays police officer Hathiram Chaudhary, a determined cop who goes to great lengths to crack the case, often putting his own life at risk. Across both seasons, his fierce portrayal, convincing Haryanvi accent and layered performance won widespread praise.
Paatal Lok: Jaideep Ahlawat plays police officer Hathiram Chaudhary, a determined cop who goes to great lengths to crack the case, often putting his own life at risk. Across both seasons, his fierce portrayal, convincing Haryanvi accent and layered performance won widespread praise.
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Vishwaroopam: Jaideep Ahlawat made his Tamil film debut with this Kamal Haasan-starrer, playing Yusuf, an associate of the film’s terrorist leader Omar. Though a supporting role, his character is part of the film’s larger espionage and terror network.
Vishwaroopam: Jaideep Ahlawat made his Tamil film debut with this Kamal Haasan-starrer, playing Yusuf, an associate of the film’s terrorist leader Omar. Though a supporting role, his character is part of the film’s larger espionage and terror network.
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Jewel Thief: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Rajan, a key figure in the heist thriller who operates in the world of crime and deception. His character brings a darker edge to the story as he gets entangled in the pursuit of the prized African Red Sun diamond.
Jewel Thief: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Rajan, a key figure in the heist thriller who operates in the world of crime and deception. His character brings a darker edge to the story as he gets entangled in the pursuit of the prized African Red Sun diamond.
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Maharaj: Jaideep Ahlawat played Maharaj Jadunath Brijratan, a powerful religious leader whose influence over his followers comes under scrutiny. Set in 19th-century Bombay, the film follows Karsandas Mulji as he challenges the Maharaj’s practices and fights to expose the truth.
Maharaj: Jaideep Ahlawat played Maharaj Jadunath Brijratan, a powerful religious leader whose influence over his followers comes under scrutiny. Set in 19th-century Bombay, the film follows Karsandas Mulji as he challenges the Maharaj’s practices and fights to expose the truth.
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Raazi: Jaideep Ahlawat played Khalid Mir, an intelligence officer who recruits Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) for a dangerous undercover mission in Pakistan. As her handler, he trains and guides her through the high-risk operation while maintaining a firm and composed exterior.
Raazi: Jaideep Ahlawat played Khalid Mir, an intelligence officer who recruits Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) for a dangerous undercover mission in Pakistan. As her handler, he trains and guides her through the high-risk operation while maintaining a firm and composed exterior.
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An Action Hero: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Bhoora Solanki, a gangster who sets out to track down actor Maanav (Ayushmann Khurrana) after his brother’s death. Ahlawat brings menace and dark humour to the role, turning Bhoora into an unpredictable antagonist.
An Action Hero: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Bhoora Solanki, a gangster who sets out to track down actor Maanav (Ayushmann Khurrana) after his brother’s death. Ahlawat brings menace and dark humour to the role, turning Bhoora into an unpredictable antagonist.

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