Dhanush, Ranbir Kapoor to Ranveer Singh: Actors Who Made Heartbreak Look Poetic, Not Dramatic

When it comes to heartbreaks, some actors don’t just perform, they live every bit of the feeling so beautifully that it feels poetic instead of looking messy and overly dramatic. Their heartbreaks don’t scream pain; instead they let it talk through silence, glassy eyes, and smiles that don’t indicate happiness.

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Here’s looking at actors who’ve showcased heartbreak so beautifully that it’s nearly turned into a form of art!

Dhanush – Raanjhanaa & Tere Ishk Mein

Emotions are the superpowers of Dhanush, and when one sees his classic range in Raanjhanaa and Tere Ishk Mein, they know that no one does raw and unfiltered heartbreak like him! Whether it’s Kundan’s deep, obsessive and passionate love in Raanjhanaa, or the destructive mix of love, rage, betrayal and vengeance of Shankar in Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush turns heartbreak into motion that cuts right through your heart!

Ranveer Singh – Lootera

In Lootera, Ranveer Singh takes a detour from his flamboyance and gives heartbreak the softness of winter. As someone who is known for his infectious energy, Ranveer Singh brings subtlety to his performance, tapping into his never-seen-before side. As Varun Shrivastav, he lets his eyes do most of the talking, making the heartbreak and pain feel nearly artistic, or so to say, a ‘masterpiece’.

Shahid Kapoor – Kabir Singh

Kabir Singh was Shahid Kapoor’s most emotioanlly controlled performance so far. Previously too, the actor has showcased heartbreak, but Kabir Singh showed where heartbreak can lead you. The way he holds himself after a massive heartbreak shows that the feeling can be devastating, but poetic in its own sense.

Ranbir Kapoor – Rockstar

Ranbir Kapoor gave a newfound meaning to heartbreak in Rockstar. He made everyone hold onto ‘Mera dil nahi tootna chahiye, Katana Bhai,’ and somehwere, people continue to remain hopeful. Jordan’s journey from innocence to agony is so engaging that you feel a part of it.

Aditya Roy Kapur – Aashiqui 2

Aditya Roy Kapur perfected heartbreak in Aashiqui 2. With quiet suffering and self-destruction, he made heartbreak look like a beautiful tragedy.

These actors don’t need to go all dramatic to showcase pain or heartbreak. Instead, they paint the feeling so beautifully relatable that it becomes an art form!

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