Shreyas Talpade: 5 movies of the versatile actor you should rewatch

Shreyas Talpade, the versatile actor known for his performances in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, has been entertaining audiences for over a decade. While he has appeared in many memorable films, here are five movies of Shreyas Talpade that are worth re-watching:

“Iqbal” (2005)
This sports drama film tells the story of a hearing and speaking impaired boy who dreams of becoming a cricketer. Shreyas Talpade plays the role of the protagonist and delivers a powerful performance. Faced with mounting pressure and societal stigma, the story of Iqbal follows him on his journey to pursue his dreams.

“Dor” (2006)
A Hindi drama film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, ‘Dor’ stars Ayesha Takia and Shreyas Talpade in the lead roles. The film follows the journey of Zubeidaa (Ayesha Takia) as she sets out to find her husband (Shreyas Talpade) with the help of a young orphan named Malik. Shreyas’ performance in “Dor” was widely appreciated by critics and audiences alike. He portrayed the character of a loving and caring husband with great sensitivity and nuance. “Dor” was a critical success and won several awards and nominations, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. The film also helped establish Shreyas Talpade as a versatile actor capable of delivering powerful performances in serious roles as well as in comic roles.

“Apna Sapna Money Money” (2006)
This comedy film directed by Sangeeth Sivan evokes mixed reactions. While some term it an underrated gem others call it frivolous. Shreyas Talpade plays the role of a desperate man trying to make money and delivers a hilarious performance. While many say that the plot of the movie is nothing to write home about, Shreyas’ performance was lauded at the time of its release of being one with solid comic timing.

“Om Shanti Om” (2007)
This romantic drama film directed by Farah Khan is a Bollywood classic. Shreyas Talpade plays the role of the protagonist Om (Shah Rukh Khan)’s childhood friend and adds to the film’s humor with his witty dialogues.

“Golmaal Returns” (2008)
This comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty is part of one of the most successful Bollywood franchises of all time. Shreyas Talpade plays the role of Laxman, and adds to the humor with his impeccable timing and acting skills. It is a role he reprises for Golmaal 3 and Golmaal Again.

“Poshter Boyz” (2014) / Poster Boys (2017)
This Marathi film directed by Samir Patil is a comedy drama film. It is the second movie produced by Shreyas under his banner Affluence Movie Pvt Ltd. In the Hindi remake, Shreyas plays the role of a villager who gets entangled in a series of hilarious situations after his photo is printed on a ‘vasectomy’ PSA. He showcases his acting range and versatility, and delivers a performance that is both funny and emotive.