Whether it be the 80s or 00s, the charm of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has always been unmatched. Anil Kapoor is one of those actors who has been playing this ace card not just in Bollywood but also in the international arena. With versatility and unfazed attribute in his hand, Anil Kapoor is the OG of his time. There is no denying that Anil Kapoor is a rockstar who claimed fame solely on merit and without any filmy connections to help ease the struggle. In honour of his art, here we bring you a list of top 10 memorable movies of Anil Kapoor:
1. Mr. India: Mr. India is one of those movies that took the Bollywood industry to the international level. Capturing Anil Kapoor in lead, Mr India is the story of a guy who runs an orphanage and finds a bracelet that makes him invisible until seen in red light or red lenses takes the cake.
2. Eeshwar: This is that one movie that showcased the skills of Anil Kapoor to the fullest. In the movie, he plays the role of a mentally ill, dedicated to his work, and a devoutly religious man. who falls in love with a widow and takes care of her son.
3. Ram Lakhan: This movie is about the life of a twin brother who get separated in their childhood. Like Karan Arjun, Rakhee witnesses all the atrocities and vows that her sons will avenge their father’s death and regain their rightful place in society after uprooting the evil forces.
4. Welcome: Welcome is that one cult classic that took the comedy genre to next level. The movie doesn’t captures Anil Kapoor in lead but with his comic timing and versatile acting helped him steal the thunder. In the movie, he played the role of the gangster who tries to find a perfect groom for his sister.
5. Viraasat: The double role of Anil Kapoor as the zamindar father and the London educated son is an interesting watch. Anil Kapoor returns after his studies to his homeland with his girlfriend and expresses his intentions of marrying her but his family doesn’t approve of his relation. Anil Kapoor then wants to sell his share of the property to set up a chain of restaurants but is urged by his father to stay in the village and educate the villagers.
6. Naayak: Based on the story of a journalist who challenges the CM of Maharashtra and ends up becoming the CM of the state for a day. The movie captured Anil Kapoor in the toughest role of his life as in the movie he showcased all his skills from fighting to perfect comic timing.
7. Taal: While on a visit to India to see what a wondrous country it is, Akshaye Khanna meets Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and they eventually fall in love. When they go to meet her family, they are not accepted. Aishwarya tries o gain success in her singing career when she meets Anil Kapoor who plays the role of a successful music director.
8. Lamhe: Released in late 90s, Lamhe was way ahead of its time. The movie was about the life of a guy who falls in love with a girl who gets married to a rich guy. But storms enters his life when he gets to know his love and her husband died in a road accident, so he decides to take care of her daughter. And as her daughter grows up she develops feeling for him.
9. Slumdog Millionaire: The Oscar-winning India-based movie captured the award-winning acting performance of Anil Kapoor. In the movie, he plays the role of the host of a reality game show. Slumdog Millionaire was nominated for ten Academy Awards in 2009 and won eight—the most for any 2008 film.
10. Woh Saat Din: Playing naïve without a trace of pretension is no easy feat. To Kapoor’s credit, his down-to-earth bearings and infectious simplicity as the struggling composer Prem Pratap Patialeywale pulls off the old-fashioned sensibilities of his character dragged into a marital snag.
