Before 'Brahmastra', here are best Ranbir Kapoor performances: From 'Sanju' to Rocket Singh

Ranbir has been an accomplished performer for quite some time now. Earlier, when he debuted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2007 film, 'Saawariya', alongside another debutant Sonam Kapoor, there are accusations of nepotism. But Ranbir has more than proven himself to be a talented actor. Before 'Brahmāstra', here are 10 best performances by the actor.
 

We can certainly argue about the veracity of the events depicted in this Rajkumar Hirani film. But one thing is certain, Ranbir gave a fiercely committed performance in this Sanjay Dutt biopic. 
 

Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar, is a musical drama that follows the intense and turbulent journey of Janardhan "Jordan" Jakhar, a naive musician who rises to stardom while battling heartbreak, inner turmoil, and self-destruction. Ranbir Kapoor's powerful and emotionally charged portrayal of Jordan is one of his career-defining performances. The film, which stars Nargis Fakhri and features an iconic soundtrack by A.R. Rahman, earned Ranbir several Best Actor awards. Rockstar is celebrated for its raw emotion, unforgettable music, and Kapoor’s magnetic performance, making it a cult classic. In the recent trend of reruns of cult movies back in the theaters, Rockstar also gained a full house from the 2024 audiences.
 

Sadly most people slept on this movie, resulting in it being a flop, but Anurag Basu's adventure comedy was an engaging and interesting film -- oh and visually stunning. While Katrina was great in the movie, which cannot be said for many of her other films, it was Ranbir who was once again the MVP here.
 

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is the last time Karan Johar actually sat in the director's seat -- if you do not include segments in anthology films 'Lust Stories' and 'Ghost Stories'. Ranbir was once again magnetic in the role.
 

Another visually impressive film by Anurag Basu, 'Barfi!' perfectly captured the charm and beauty of hill town Darjeeling. Ranbir played the role of deaf and mute young man and gave a textured performance.
 

Ranbir and Imtiaz's second collaboration, 'Tamasha' is a highly underrated movie. The plot of the movie, which was narrated in a non-linear fashion, could be too complex but the leads -- Ranbir and Deepika Padukone -- saved the movie from becoming a slog.
 

Shimit Amin's film had Ranbir playing the role of a salesman with a firm providing computer services. The actor gave a nuanced performance in this funny gem.