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Happy Birthday Aditi Rao Hydari: Top 5 performances of the actress that you must watch on Netflix, Prime Video and other platforms

It's the gorgeous Aditi Rao Hydari's birthday today. From making her debut in a supporting role in Dehi 6 to eventually becoming a leading lady in big budget films in both south and north film industries, Aditi's journey in cinema has been remarkable.  

Happy Birthday Aditi Rao Hydari!
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Happy Birthday Aditi Rao Hydari!

Over the years, Aditi Rao Hydari has become a national heartthrob. After featuring in supporting roles in Delhi 6 and Rockstar, Aditi went on to play leading roles in not just Bollywood films but also in regional language films like Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Here are her top 5 performances that you can watch on OTT.

Mehrunisa in Padmaavat
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Mehrunisa in Padmaavat

Where to watch: YouTube, Apple TV

Aditi Rao Hydari played Mehrunisa, the first wife of Alauddin Khilji, played by Ranveer Singh. Often considered vulnerable, her character eventually stood up for what is right.

Sumitra Kumari in Jubilee
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Sumitra Kumari in Jubilee

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Aditi Rao Hydari plays Sumitra Kumari, a noble and powerful superstar in the Golden Age of Indian cinema. The character gets herself in trouble after she finds herself lonely and struggles with yearning for true affection despite being the wife of a studio owner named Srikant.

Bibbojaan in Heeramandi
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Bibbojaan in Heeramandi

Where to watch: Netflix

Aditi Rao Hydari plays the character of Bibbojaan, the elder daughter of Mallikajaan, the head nautch girl of a brothel in Heeramandi. Bibbojaan was fearless and secretly participated in the Indian independence movement, which proved to be a catalyst for change for her and others at Heeramandi.

Ruhana Ali in Wazir
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Ruhana Ali in Wazir

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

In the film Wazir, Aditi Rao Hydari plays Ruhana Ali. Her character is that of a graceful dancer and emotionally sensitive wife of Daanish Ali, played by Farhan Akhtar, who is an officer at the Anti-Terrorism Squad.

Bhoomi Sachdeva in Bhoomi
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Bhoomi Sachdeva in Bhoomi

Where to watch: YouTube

Aditi plays Bhoomi Sachdeva, a young woman who faces sexual harassment just before her wedding. The movie continues as her father, played by Sanjay Dutt, decides to find the offenders and take revenge. The character portrays her as a happy, simple girl from a small town.