Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa -1994-

He makes an unlikeable character incredibly sympathetic. You want to hug Sunil and shake him at the same time. This performance laid the groundwork for every flawed hero that followed in the 2000s. Without Sunil, there is no Devdas or Swades . No article about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa -1994- is complete without praising the soundtrack composed by Jatin-Lal, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

But Sunil is not your typical Bollywood hero. He is a liar, a slacker, and a bit of a loser. His best friend Chris (Deepak Tijori) is the "perfect man"—handsome, wealthy, and the actual object of Anaida’s affection. As the title suggests, Sunil’s life swings between hope ("Haan") and rejection ("Naa"). kabhi haan kabhi naa -1994-

SRK reportedly based his character on himself during his struggling days in Delhi. The result is electrifyingly natural. Watch the scene where Sunil sits by the railway tracks, drunk and crying, or the infamous church scene where he confesses his lies to a priest. There is no "SRK swagger" here. There is only desperation and charm. He makes an unlikeable character incredibly sympathetic

If you haven't seen it yet, do not watch it as a Shah Rukh Khan fan. Watch it as a film lover. And keep a tissue handy for the church scene. Without Sunil, there is no Devdas or Swades