Here’s a list of top movies of Amrita Rao, who celebrates her birthday today, June 7. Known for her girl-next-door charm and versatile performances, Amrita Rao made a lasting impact in the 2000s with a mix of romantic dramas and socially relevant cinema:
– Vivah (2006)
Role: Poonam- This Sooraj Barjatya film remains Amrita’s most iconic role. Her portrayal of a shy, traditional Indian girl in a deeply emotional love story opposite Shahid Kapoor won hearts across generations.
– Main Hoon Na (2004)
Role: Sanjana Bakshi- Paired with Zayed Khan, Amrita brought both glam and grit to the role of a rebellious yet emotional teenager in this Shah Rukh Khan-starrer directed by Farah Khan.
Ishq Vishk (2003)
Role: Payal Mehra- Amrita made a sensational impression as the sweet college girl-next-door opposite Shahid Kapoor in his debut. The film was a youth favorite and remains a cult college romance.
– Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
Role: Kamla- Directed by Shyam Benegal, this film saw Amrita in a more grounded, rural avatar and earned her critical acclaim for her restrained performance.
– Jolly LLB (2013)
Role: Sandhya- In this courtroom drama featuring Arshad Warsi, Amrita played a small but impactful role and proved her capability in content-driven cinema.
– Shikhar (2005)
Role: Madhavi – This lesser-known but intense drama paired her opposite Ajay Devgn and Shahid Kapoor and earned her praise for her mature performance.
– Masti (2004)
Role: Aarti- As Vivek Oberoi’s innocent wife in this adult comedy, she showed her flair for comedy in a film dominated by slapstick fun.
– The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Role: Mannewali (Bhagat Singh’s fiancée- In her debut film alongside Ajay Devgn, Amrita portrayed a small yet memorable part in this patriotic drama.