Aditi Rao Hydari, throughout her filmography, has delivered performances that have blurred the lines between the character and the actor. Her drive to constantly explore genres and experiment with herself as an actress has made her a director’s top choice for stepping into extraordinary characters. Born on 28th October 1987, Hydari celebrates her birthday today, and what better occassion than this to celebrate some of her most prominent performances!
Yeh Saali Zindagi: Aditi Rao Hydari served a breakthrough performance in Yeh Saali Zindagi, a crime thriller wherein she played the role of an independent wife of a gangster. The film showcased the crackling chemistry between her and Arunoday Singh, placing her as a versatile performer in Bollywood.
Heeramandi: Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbojaan in Heeramandi - The Diamond Bazaar is a role that’s unforgettable in Bollywood’s memory. On one hand, she justified the emotional arcs of the character and on the other hand, she added ‘iconic’ to Gajagamini's walk. Known for pulling off emotionally layered characters, Aditi proved to be the right fit for the acclaimed period drama series.
Padmaavat: In Padmaavat, Aditi Rao Hydari stepped into the shoes of Mehrunisa, the wife and queen of the ruthless Alauddin Khilji. The actress brought a solid contrast to Khilji's obsessive nature and received critical acclaim for disappearing behind the emotionally challenging role.
Bhoomi: In Bhoomi, Aditi Rao Hydari played an emotionally challenging role of a young woman who is violently assaulted on the eve of her wedding. From displaying vulnerability to feminine rage, Hydari touched corners of her role and won hearts for playing an off-beat character.
Ajeeb Daastaana: In Ajeeb Daastaans, an anthology, Hydari stars in Geeli Pucchi, a critically acclaimed third segment of the OTT film. She plays a newly married woman who lands a data entry job at a chemical factory and meets a highly qualified factory worker from a Dalit background. This segment explores a narrative of caste privilege, classism and patriarchy in a way never done before.
Which of these performances of the actresses are your favourites?
