Performances that left a mark in 2026 so far
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Naseeruddin Shah — Main Vaapas Aaunga
His understated performance allows the emotions of his character to emerge naturally, adding depth to Imtiaz Ali’s story and demonstrating command
Ranveer Singh — Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ranveer Singh brought his trademark intensity to Dhurandhar: The Revenge, taking his character forward with a performance that is physical, controlled
Kiara Advani — Toxic
Kiara Advani delivered one of her most distinctive performances yet in Toxic, taking on the emotionally layered Nadia with a confidence that marked shift
Rani Mukerji — Mardaani 3
Rani Mukerji returned as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, bringing the character’s familiar strength, conviction and determination back to the screen
Diljit Dosanjh — Satluj
His performance is rooted in quiet conviction, allowing him to move beyond his familiar charm and showcase another side of his acting
Ali Fazal — Mirzapur: The Movie
Ali Fazal returned as Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur: The Movie, bringing a new intensity to a character audiences have followed for years
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