Bollywood rom-coms are nothing without the charming leading men – the ones who make us believe in love and raise the bars high. This Valentine’s Day, rom-com heroes who stole hearts on-screen and the movies they starred in!
Arjun Kapoor – 2 States, 2014
AK plays the role of Krish – a perfect boyfriend, sincere, supportive, and willing to go to any extent to win his girlfriends’ orthodox South Indian family. His downplay charm and emotional depth makes him the kind of guy you’d want in a family showdown – the one who always stays by your side and never leaves you, no matter what.
Also, his chemistry with Alia Bhatt is effortlessly natural!
Imran Khan – Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, 2008
Jai is the ultimate boy-next-door, sweet, funny, and completely oblivious to his own feelings, and the all-time-favorite. From ‘best-friend’ to ‘perfect boyfriend’ is what makes Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na such a relatable and heartwarming watch.
The benignity charm and playful energy makes him one of the Bollywood’s most beloved rom-com leads.
Ranbir Kapoor – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 2013
The carefree, ambitious, and full-of-life, Ranbir as Bunny is one of the favorite characters that brings an irresistible charm to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Even though he is a little too career-oriented and focuses on chasing his dreams at first, his eventual realization about love and friendships makes for a dreamy rendezvous arc.
Shahid Kapoor – Jab We Met, 2007
The silent, grieving type – Aditya Kashyap undergoes a major transformation thanks to the energetic character of Kareena Kapoor, Geet.
From a heartbroken businessman to a person who learns to embrace happiness and life again, his understated intensity makes him an unforgettable and everyone’s favorite rom-com hero.
Bonus for his heartfelt perfomances on songs like ‘Mauja Hi Mauja’ and ‘Nagada’!
Sidharth Malhotra – Hasee Toh Phasee, 2014
Sidharth Malhotra’s Nikhil is the classic ‘nice guy’ who is a little lost but has his heart in the right place. Stuck between family expectations and an unexpected connection with Parineeti Chopra’s witty scientist character – his warmth and sincerity make him a total heartthrob.
The awkward moments in the movie, still feels lovable because of his charm!
So, which rom-com Bollywood character is your Valentine type?