Bollywood boasts of actors who’ve peppered crime films by playing detectives, adding significant intrigue to the plot and the narrative as a whole. These renowned actors have not only played detectives on-screen, but have spiced up the whole genre! Here’s looking at actors who played detectives on-screen.
Shah Rukh Khan: In his iconic film, Baadshah, Shah Rukh Khan plays a small-time detective who gets mistaken for a CBI agent. He sets off on a mission to save the Chief Minister from an assassination attempt.
Vidya Balan: Known for breaking barriers of conventionality, Vidya Balan impressed everyone by playing a detective in Bobby Jasoos, an uncommon role among the leading ladies of Bollywood. By portraying a Hyderabadi girl with an interest in spying, she brought a sense of feminine glamour to the role.
Ranbir Kapoor: In Jagga Jasoos, Ranbir Kapoor played a gifted teenage detective who sets on a quest to find the missing father of his female companion.
Diana Penty: Diana Penty will be seen stepping into the role of an intense detective in her upcoming film, Detective Sherdil. The film’s trailer was recently unveiled, and it offered a glimpse into Diana’s exciting outing. Known for her impeccable screen presence, Diana’s fans are curious to see what she has in the store this time.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: In the critically acclaimed film, Mom, Nawazuddin Siddiqui stepped into the role of a private detective who helps Sridevi avenge her daughter’s assault. Known for his versatility, Nawazuddin hit the ball out of the park yet again, registering an incredible performance under his name.
Diljit Dosanjh: Diljit Dosanjh will be seen playing the role of a detective for the first time in his upcoming film, Detective Sherdil. Celebrated for his careful choices of film, the audiences are excited to see him in this outing.
(Contributed by Shivansh Shetye)