Hello, Bollywood lovers! Have you ever noticed how some of the characters in our favorite movies display that cerebral side, proving that intelligence can indeed reign supreme?
Whether it’s a college student navigating an undercover mission or a determined individual using her wits to protect loved ones, these characters remind us that smartness can be just as captivating as action and drama. Let’s take a look at some memorable performances that highlight intelligence in Bollywood movies available on Netflix!
Bollywood movies on Netflix feature characters who redefine stupidity
1. Naina Talwar in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Movie Genre: Romance/Comedy/Drama
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, Aditya Roy Kapur
- Director: Ayan Mukherjee
- Writer: Ayan Mukherjee, Hussain Dalal
- Year of Release: 2013
Starting with Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, she has played the character of Naina Talwar, a character that screams ‘intelligent idiot’! With her big glasses and bookish personality, she is a top student who is focused on her education. But as the story progresses, we see him breaking out of his stupid shell, proving that being smart and studious can also lead to courage and spontaneity.
2. Shruti in Jagga Jasoos
- Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Movie Genre: Musical/Adventure/Comedy
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif
- Director: Anurag Basu
- Author: Anurag Basu
- Year of Release: 2017
After this there is Katrina Kaif in Jagga Jasoos. Her character, Shruti, may not be the classic idiot, but she definitely has the smarts to deal with the chaos. With his simple, restrained attire, he embodies a practical image that reflects a certain intelligence.
She is curious, resourceful and always ready to join Jagga on his crazy adventures. Together, they show that nerdiness can come with a sense of style that’s both relevant and charming.
3. Jagga in Jagga Jasoos
- Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Movie Genre: Musical/Adventure/Comedy
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif
- Director: Anurag Basu
- Author: Anurag Basu
- Year of Release: 2017
Talking about Jagga Jasoos, we should not forget the character of Jagga by Ranbir Kapoor. His character is that of a brilliant detective, but his fashion sense? Well, let’s just say it’s a little lacking! With his quirky, mismatched attire and socially awkward demeanor, he perfectly captures the essence of a nerd who is so engrossed in solving mysteries rather than caring about trends.
His intelligence shines as he deftly pieces the clues together, leaving us rooting for him every step of the way.
4. I am Major Ram Prasad Sharma
- running time: 2 hours 59 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 7/10
- Movie Genre: action/comedy/drama
- Movie Star Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Sunil Shetty, Amrita Rao, Zayed Khan, Kirron Kher
- Director: farah khan
- Author: Farah Khan, Abbas Tyrewala, Rajesh Sathi
- year of release: 2004
And then there’s Shah Rukh Khan in Main Hoon Na, who plays a college student who goes undercover to protect the general’s daughter. He’s not just a charming hero; He is also quite intelligent, and uses his intelligence and charm to navigate college life while secretly handling some serious business.
Her no-frills approach to fashion complements her character’s intelligence, showing that you don’t need flashy clothes to look good when your brain is your best accessory.
