Summary- This list brings together Imran Khan’s best roles. Carefully chosen and elaborated below in the article, we will see his unique character delivery. Also, this nostalgic list of films will make you want to rewatch each of them.
Have you ever heard someone say, “Imran Khan is my favorite actor”? Yes, many times, isn’t it? And you may have wondered why? Needless to say, Imran is one of the most prominent romantic comedy actors in B-town.
Today, even though Imran has stepped away from the industry, fans still revisit his films with nostalgia. In this list of Imran Khan movies, we will see why it is so that even with countable films, he still rules many fans’ hearts.
5. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara! (2013)
A daring move made by him, in this movie, Imran’s role was very different from that of his typical charming boy. He plays the character of Aslam, a street-smart boy who is later taken under the dreaded gangster Shoaib Khan. The film progresses into a love triangle where Aslam also falls in love with the same girl whom Shoaib admires. The conflicting emotions of whether to stay loyal to his mentor or follow the path of his love the movie. A fierce goon but a soft lover, his personality really shines through in all of the scenes. This dual vibe was beautifully blended with precision.
4. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
In this film the plot of this movie came with a twist. He leaves on a mission to find his brother the best bride, he is unaware of the fact that he, too, is falling in love with the bride-to-be. Starring next to Katrina Kaif, their chemistry on screen was admired by fans. He isn’t only a goofy lover boy in this movie, but also a mature brother who is ready to let go of his love for his brother. With such intensity and emotional depth in the film, his character of Kush is still favored by so many fans and chosen over in the list of Imran Khan movies.
3. Delhi Belly (2011)
This film is perhaps the boldest and most unexpected character in comparison to all of Imran Khan movies. As Tashi, a striving journalist, he puts himself in a big mess which involves gangsters, diamonds, and chaos. Critics praised him for coming out of his comfort zone. He is an actor who can play an everyday man’s character and yet would absolutely stand out. He did it again in this film and is now considered a cult classic.
2. I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
Bollywood is known for giving hits with the theme of romance, but this film cleverly poked all the cliches in a traditional romantic film. Though the initial plot shows that Jay does not believe in love and has a phobia of commitment, later he finds himself in between those lines. Youth has received this film well, as Imran’s character was relatable and that of a regular guy. Jay is a character who uses sarcastic comedy, whereas Simran’s character is that of a regular girl who is content with her life and is very organised. As Simran’s character believes in true love, Jay’s character clashes. Fans loved it for how usual and familiar all these characters were.
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1. Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
This is the debut movie of Imran Khan. His character Jai is that of a boy who doesn’t realize he is in love with his best friend. After this movie, Imran became the face of modern romance during that time. His character was adored for its relatability. Starred next to Genelia D’Souza, who played the character of Aditi, their chemistry really gave the audience that spark. Not only the story, but there was a huge hype surrounding the classic song “Pappu Can’t Dance Sala”, the music, characters, acting, everything combined, this movie was a big hit. This movie remains loved by many fans and is the number 1 in all of Imran Khan movies.
Conclusion
Imran Khan’s career may not be packed with many films, but the ones he gave us had a long-lasting impact on the audience. From the bubbly role in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na to a chaotic role in Delhi Belly and the tension-filled role in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara! Or be it aromantic turned romantic in I Hate Luv Story, every role he ever played is versatile and different from each other. But mostly he is admired for always carrying his character to be casual and very relatable to daily life. When one speaks of Bollywood rom-coms, Imran Khan movies are definitely on the list.
Written by Kenbi Riba
