Published By: Gurpreet

Arjun Rampal Turns 52: 5 Best Film Performances Of The National Award-Winning Actor

Do you know Arjun Rampal bagged the prestigious National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Rock On!! (2008)?

Arjun Rampal, an actor, model, and film producer, entered the Hindi film industry with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001), and since then, he has been part of several successful projects. After making his breakthrough with 2002 film Aankhen, he featured in mainstream films like Don (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), Housefull (2010), Raajneeti (2010) and Ra.One (2011), among others. He has played multiple roles, including that of a lover boy, a jealous big brother, a father, a villain, and much more.

Now as the actor celebrates his 52nd birthday on November 26, lets take a look at the 5 career-best performances of the National Award-winning actor:

Om Shanti Om

In the Farah Khan-directorial, led by Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal graced the screen in an intimidating appearance, which remains unmatched by any other antagonist. His act as Mukesh, or Mike, captivated all of our hearts and minds. His time-lapse look from a youthful one to a fully-aged look was absolutely perfect, and he managed to hold the audience’s attention till the end.

Ra-One

In the film, Arjun Rampal was seen in the role of a strong virtual character, who tries to beat the game and kill G-One. His character remained one of the best negative characters in the last decade, and is still remembered by many.

Raajneeti

Arjun Rampal, in Raajneeti, played the role of Prithviraj Pratap, a sly and tactful politician, who could go to any extent. His grey-shaded character remains one of the most iconic roles played by him, and he managed to definitely get all the attention.

Rock-On

Arjun played the role of Joseph Mascarenhas in the musical film Rock On, and his persona certainly left us in awe. In fact, he went on to win a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film.

Daddy

Arjun Rampal played a thug-turned-politician Arun Gawli in the film, based on a real-life character. From his looks to his body language, everything seemed to be apt and the audience was left thinking whether they were watching a film or if it was happening in real life.

Nonetheless, we wish the actor a very Happy Birthday.