Vicky Kaushal, Vijay Verma to Saqib Saleem: Actors Who Portrayed Uniformed Heroes On-Screen

There’s something entirely different about actors who step into uniformed heroes on-screen. They dive into the shades of police officers, army men, investigative officers, taking audiences on a ride of patriotism, thrill and a gripping cat and mouse chase! On this note, here’s looking at actors who’ve proudly worn the uniform for on-screen performances.

Vicky Kaushal – Sam Bahadur: Vicky Kaushal delivered one of his finest performances in Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur, stepping into the shoes of field marshal Sam Manekshaw. From understanding the uniform’s responsibility to justifying it on-screen, Vicky Kaushal added a golden feather to his cap of illustrious filmography.

Ayushmann Khurrana – Article 15: In Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana wore the uniform to play IPS officer Ayan Ranjan, who launches an attack against the caste system after caste-based discrimination and crimes are dismissed in rural India. Khurrana showcased the other side of an officer’s responsibility when it comes to tackling social matters, creating a defined tangent from the usual portrayals.

Saqib Saleem: Kaptaan: Saqib Saleem dons a police officer’s uniform for his upcoming series, Kaptaan. The first poster is out and it showcases Saleem as Samardeep Singh, a dedicated officer who is caught between the hunger for revenge and the responsibility of being an honest officer. It showcases Saqib in a new shade, and the audience is eagerly waiting to watch him ace the role. Releasing soon on Amazon MX Player, the series will be available for free to all viewers across India.

Shahid Kapoor – Deva: Shahid Kapoor played a violent police officer, ACP Dev Ambre, in Deva. The film sees Kapoor in his unfiltered best, strongly indicating that this shade of a no-barrier police cop comes naturally to Kapoor, who elevates its appeal with his unique touch. Through Deva, the actor not only made a versatile addition to his body of work, but also extended his range as a dynamic actor.

Jaideep Ahlawat – Paatal Lok: Jaideep Ahlawat starred in Paatal Lok and served one of his finest OTT creations. As Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary, Ahlawat delivered a cult portrayal that received incredible praise from audiences and critics, setting a standard of cop portrayals. The actor’s raw energy and transparent ease made him the right fit for the role.

Vijay Verma: Jaane Jaan: Vijay Verma plays a sharp and suave police officer in Jaane Jaan, co-starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The story shows him as Inspector Karan Anand, who arrives in a town in Kalimpong to investigate a missing person’s case and delves deeper into the affair between a single mother and her neighbour.

By highlighting different shades and responsibilities that come with donning a uniform, these actors have added a sharp tangent to their body of work!