Some Hindi movies portray characters that strike a chord with the audience and leave a lasting impression by aptly displaying the struggles, hardships, and transformative journeys of people.
Here, let's have a look at such troubled characters that are loved and resonated with viewers:
Sanjay Dutt’s character Munna Bhai in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. deals with internal struggle and moral conflicts while trying to adapt his life as a gangster-turned-doctor, representing many individual’s state of mind in the path of transformation.
The character of Aditya Kashyap from the movie Jab We Met played by Shahid Kapoor, deals with depression and emotional troubles, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-discovery.
In the movie Kahaani, the portrayal of Vidya Bagchi played by Vidya Balan, follows a strong woman lead who is searching for her missing husband challenging the stereotype of female portrayals in the movie industry.
The portrayal of Aisha Banerjee from the movie Wake Up Sid played by Konkana Sen Sharma goes through various challenges of career aspirations, adulthood, and individual growth that resonated with many dealing with the same transitions.
Ranbir Kapoor led Rockstar movie portrays him as Jordan, an artistic individual who deals with heartbreak and emotional turbulences through his passion for music which many individuals with artistic inclination relate to.
Naina’s character from the movie Kal Ho Naa Ho, portrayed by Preity Zinta struggles with self-doubt, family conflicts, and un-expressed love, showcasing the struggles of emotional resilience and personal growth.
Played by Shah Rukh Khan, the character of Devdas from the movie Devdas, is shown absorbed by love and addiction showcasing the destructive side of unrequited love and substance abuse.
Portrayed by Vicky Kaushal, the character of Vicky from the movie Manmarziyaan can resonate with many young individuals as he transforms from a reckless and irresponsible man to learn from his mistakes and make amends accordingly.
Ranbir Kapoor portrayed Ved character from the movie Tamasha deals with internal conflicts while trying to excel in his monotonous routine of corporate life which resonates with many youngsters of the time.