Aditya Roy Kapur has carved a niche as one of Hindi cinema’s most effortless romantic leads. With his easygoing charm, intensity, and undeniable screen presence, he’s delivered a range of memorable love stories—from heart-wrenching tragedies to breezy urban romances. As his latest release, Metro In Dino, arrives on Netflix after a successful theater run, we look back at his noteworthy romantic performances.
1. Aashiqui 2 (2013)—The Role That Defined Him
As the brooding, self-destructive singer Rahul Jaykar, Aditya delivered one of his most career-defining performances. His chemistry with Shraddha Kapoor made Aashiqui 2 a modern classic of heartbreak and passion.
2. Ok Jaanu (2017) – Young Love, Modern Choices
Paired opposite Shraddha Kapoor again, this Mani Ratnam remake placed Aditya in the middle of a contemporary live-in romance. His playful yet sincere performance captured the dilemmas of a generation juggling love and ambition. Also an audience favorite!
3. Fitoor (2016)—Love, Art, and Longing
Inspired by Great Expectations, Aditya played Noor, a young Kashmiri artist consumed by his love for Firdaus (Katrina Kaif). His portrayal carried the tenderness and anguish of unrequited love against a visually poetic backdrop.
4. Malang (2020) – Love Meets Adventure
A departure from conventional romance, Aditya brought raw energy and intensity to Advait, a man in love whose journey takes a darker turn. His sizzling chemistry with Disha Patani added layers of passion and thrill.
5. Ludo (2020)—A Quirky, Offbeat Romance
In Anurag Basu’s multi-narrative dramedy, Aditya’s character Akash explored a more lighthearted take on relationships. His equation with Sanya Malhotra added warmth and relatability amidst the film’s eccentric storytelling.
6. Metro In Dino (2025)—A New Chapter in Love Stories
Continuing his romantic streak, Aditya brought his signature charm to yet another layered love story. His effortless charisma and magnetic screen presence reminded the audience again how amazing he is as an actor, and that too in a love story!