Abhishek Bachchan’s 5 Best Roles That Prove He’s Bollywood’s Most Underrated Star

Abhishek Bachchan’s career has been all about highs and reinventing himself with every movie he picks, and while at it, he has always emerged as a critically acclaimed and a nuanced performer. While most chase numbers at the box office, he silently delivers performances that do the talking for him. 2025 is already proving to be a great year for Abhishek with power-packed performances, while critics continue to praise him for his art. This consistent streak across genres and formats hasn’t gone unnoticed, says a Trade analyst, “it’s truly been a Housefull year for Abhishek. He seems to be on an upward winning trajectory, and it’s interesting to watch this new Abhishek.”

Let's revisit 5 power-packed performances from Abhishek Bachchan that define his success as a consistent performer.

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1.⁠ ⁠Ganga Ram Chaudhary in Dasvi (2022)

A satire on the Indian education system, the film combined humour and social message. But the highlight of the film was Abhishek’s pitch-perfect performance, as he transitioned from an arrogant politician to an eager-to-learn humble student. The actor’s performance arc from vulnerability to wit to growth was a solid reflection of AB’s finesse, which truly contributed to the film’s success.

2.⁠ ⁠Robbie Bhatia in Manmarziyaan (2018)

They say, there should be no awkward pauses when performing, and with Manmarziyaan, Abhishek exercised calculated silence, perfectly restrained body language and controlled breakdowns that added mass to his character. In this critically acclaimed love story, his character Robbie successfully connected with all generations and continues to be one of the best films from that year.

3.⁠ ⁠Batukeshwar a.k.a. Bittu Tiwari in Ludo (2020)

While the film was compared to instances that might be drawn from the epic Mahabharat, Abhishek Bachchan’s role was compared with one of his own. Critics couldn’t help but notice his consistency as a versatile performer, and his scenes with the little girl were one of the most talked about moments in the film, and we love that camaraderie every single time, don’t we?

4.⁠ ⁠Arjun in I Want To Talk (2024)

Abhishek Bachchan delivered one of his finest performances in Shoojit Sircar’s concocted drama. Abhishek’s portrayal of Arjun purely depicted how nuanced his performances are and how deeply he understands complexities of his character.

5.⁠ ⁠Kaalidhar in Kaalidhar Laapata (2025)

This movie is a slow-burn success for Abhishek, and his performance is nothing short of an amalgamation of tension, pain and brilliance. Kaalidhar, a man forgotten by his family but rediscovered through an unexpected journey of friendship and purpose, was a character with a heart. It’ll not be an exaggeration to say that no one could have done a better job than Abhishek himself.

2025 has been a standout year for Abhishek because of the quiet storm he is building with his versatile performances and consistent success. From Reddit to fan edits on Twitter, Abhishek continues to find more success across global platforms.

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