Sanju, Rockstar and Barfi: Performances which prove that Ranbir Kapoor is an actor par excellence

Over the years in Bollywood, we have seen method actors who get consumed by their character with the end result being something spectacular and out of the blue. These crop of actors come up with stellar performances which leave us awestruck and flocking to the theatres. 

A primary example of such an actor is Ranbir Kapoor, who time an again has proved his mettle as a perfectionist. 

Ranbir embarked on his Bollywood journey with a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film; Saawariya. However, it was Rockstar that showcased the true actor in Ranbir and consequently, many films later, Ranbir has proved why he is an actor par excellence. 

As Sanju releases today; in which we will see Ranbir step into the heavy and controversial shoes of Sanjay Dutt, we list down five movies (including Sanju) which show killer performances by the actor:

Sanju:

When photos of Ranbir decked as an older Sanjay Dutt leaked on the Internet, fans went berserk with the uncanny resemblance. If the advance bookings and occupancy report is anything to go by, it seems as if Ranbir has managed to capture the essence of Sanju beautifully. Capturing the macho avatar with a soft heart of Sanjay Dutt is not an easy task, but leave it to Ranbir to win hearts over.

Rockstar:

Before Rockstar, Ranbir had good movies in his kitty, but his acting prowess was not used to its potential. However, Imtiaz took advantage of what he had with Ranbir and what we got is one of Ranbir's career-best performance. As Jordan, we cried for Ranbir's character and felt his pain as the heartbroken singer longing for his loved one. 

Barfi:

Just like Imtiaz, Anurag Basu capitalised on what he had with Ranbir. In the movie, we see the actor as Barfi, a mute and deaf man whose heart is made of gold and Ranbir's mixture of wit, emotions and expressions will melt your heart into a puddle. 

Tamasha:

Imtiaz worked around the undeniable chemistry between Ranbir and Deepika Padukone and if ever, you want to see why Ranbir is so hyped as one of the best of his generation, watch the breakup scene between him and Deepika, and there's your answer! 

Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year:

This movie featured one of Ranbir's most underrated performances that should have been appreciated more. As Harpreet, Ranbir gave a power-packed performance. 

Which performance of Ranbir's is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.