Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor to Aditya Rawal: Actors Who Played Drug Addicts On-Screen!
It’s one thing to play a sober character, but an actor enters a whole different world while portraying a drug addict on-screen. Bollywood has often played high on the terrains of romance and action, but a selective few actors have taken that leap to bring life to characters that demand madness on-screen. Here’s looking at actors who pulled off the roles of drug addicts on-screen.
Shahid Kapoor –
Shahid Kapoor took a deep dive into portraying Tommy Singh aka Gabru, a drug addict, in his remarkable film, Udta Punjab, surrounding drug abuse by the youth in Punjab. Shahid, known for his off-beat screen choices, brought a deep sense of transparency in depicting the psychological and physical challenges faced by a drug addict. And so far, it stands as one of his most beloved performances.
Ranbir Kapoor–
In Sanju, Ranbir Kapoor depicted the journey of a drug addict – starting from the addiction to leaving it behind. From the tremors, numbness to the internalized pain while trying to leave it behind, Ranbir Kapoor proved he’s an actor a class apart!
Prateik Babbar –
In Baaghi 2, Prateik Babbar showed that he might not be the loudest in the room, but his conviction to his roles speaks volumes. In Baaghi 2, Prateik is a brash, menacing and a psychotic drug addict who brought an incredible sense of believability, making the audience notice his ability to play a primary antagonist.
Aditya Rawal –
Aditya Rawal stepped into the shoes of a drug addict in his latest OTT release, Dalal, a psychological crime thriller. The actor brought a striking sense of realism by understanding and researching about addiction and its effects, how one’s ego breaks down, how one becomes vulnerable and then tries to shield that vulnerability. His understanding of the concept led him to pull off the character with striking conviction.
Abhay Deol –
In Dev D, Abhay Deol’s character seeks refuge in drugs and alcohol. Celebrated for getting into the skin of the characters, Abhay blurred the lines between a psychiotic drug addict and internalized menace.
Conscious characters often steal the show, but playing drug addicts – someone who you’re not – is the real deal! And these actors have shown what real acting range can look like!
