Boman Irani – The Mehta Boys

Streaming on: Netflix

In his directorial debut, Boman shines as a rigid father forced to reconnect with his son after his wife’s death. His performance beautifully captures grief, regret, and emotional awakening.

Avinash Tiwary – The Mehta Boys

Streaming on: Netflix

Avinash plays the frustrated son with quiet honesty. His chemistry with Boman feels real, making their strained father-son bond deeply relatable.

Pratik Gandhi – Dhoom Dhaam

Streaming on: Netflix

Pratik is a joy to watch as a nervous newlywed whose life turns chaotic after a gangster encounter. His comic timing and innocence steal the show.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui – Costao

Streaming on: Z5

Nawaz delivers a powerful yet restrained performance as a man torn between duty and family. He adds emotional depth to a role that could’ve felt flat.

Abhishek Banerjee – Stolen

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

Abhishek plays a no-nonsense corporate professional pushed into a nightmare when his brother gets involved in a child abduction case.

Shubham Vardhan – Stolen

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

As an idealistic city boy, Shubham brings sincerity and courage to a brutal rural setting, standing firm even when danger looms large.

Manoj Bajpayee – Inspector Zende

Streaming on: Netflix

Manoj plays a determined cop chasing a serial killer. While not his finest role, his sharp humour and intensity keep the character engaging.

John Abraham – Tehran

Streaming on: Netflix

John surprises with raw intensity as a fearless cop. His focused rage and physical presence add weight to the action-packed role.

Zain Khan Durrani – Songs of Paradise

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

Set in Kashmir, Zain plays a gentle poet who supports his wife’s dreams. His calm charm adds warmth to this period drama.

Manav Kaul – Baramulla

Streaming on: Netflix

Manav delivers a subtle yet gripping performance as a cop investigating missing children amid eerie supernatural elements in a Kashmiri town.