Not Just Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal Brought Her A-game To Delhi Crime 2; 7 Times She Wowed Fans

Delhi Crime 2 is the talk of the town and rightly so! Setting a benchmark for Indian web series, this Tanuj Chopra directorial has emerged victorious. From storytelling to performances, Delhi Crime 2 screams perfection in every sense of the word.

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While Shefali Shah is garnering all the praises, let¡¯s not forget Rasika Dugal who played IPS officer Neeti. From battling personal issues to providing her inputs in solving the heinous case, she has definitely taken her performance several notches higher with the installment.

To celebrate her craft, let¡¯s take a look at some of her roles in the past that deserve due recognition. Scroll!

1. Hamid

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This award winning film has its heart in the right place. Instead of taking a firm political stance, the movie beautifully depicts the hardships faced by Kashmiris. Rasika plays Ishrat, a mother to a seven-year-old whose husband goes missing. She plays a distraught woman who is finding it difficult to come to terms with her husband¡¯s disappearance. She is shown grieving and is dejected with life. Soon after, the news of her husband¡¯s death brings closure to Ishrat and her son. This movie centers around healing and overcoming tragedies and Rasika played her part with utmost sincerity and conviction. She won the best actor award at RIFF for Hamid.

Where to watch: Netflix

2. Manto

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All eyes were on Nawazuddin Siddiqui who played the titular role in Nandita Das' Manto. However, Rasika played the role of Safiyah Manto, the strong and resilient wife of writer Saadat Hasan Manto. While Manto was trying to make an impact with his writing, his wife was the solid pillar of strength and support to him. Rasika played the part so well that she earned praises from the likes of Imtiaz Ali and Shabana Azmi. To make a mark in a film that only revolves around the male protagonist is no easy feat for sure.

Where to watch: Jio Cinema

3. A Suitable Boy

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While this series based on Vikram Seth¡¯s novel mostly revolved around Lata, it was Savita¡¯s marriage that served as the base of the series. Played by Rasika, Savita took the traditional path of arranged marriage that her younger sister Lata is fighting against and in a way helped in changing the mindset of her younger sister. It was Savita¡¯s deep and meaningful bond with her husband Pran that made Lata question her own ideas about love and desire. Dugal played a sweet and simple girl who is shown to accept her fate and tries to set an example for her family by being the ideal wife.

Where to watch: Netflix

4. Mirzapur

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From a simple girl to the manipulative Beena Tripathi Kaleen bhaiya¡¯s wife, Rasika managed to stun her fans with the portrayal of a mean and cunning character in hit series Mirzapur. Beena knows what she wants and she will go to any extent to get what she desires. She uses every means at her disposal to pave her way to manipulate men in the patriarchal Tripathi family. After years of suffering at the hands of a male-dominated family, Beena Tripathi cleverly plays every single male character to her advantage. Rasika played the role so well that people associate her with her character name of Beena Tripathi more than her real name. Enough said!

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

5. Chutney

Playing the other woman to a married man in this short film opposite Tisca Chopra, Rasika Dugal might not have a major role but the movie is worth mentioning. Even though it came out in 2016, every time you watch it, Chutney manages to blow your mind. The film made a huge mark as it has garnered over 135 crore views till date.

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6. Lootcase

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Taking a break from intense and hard-hitting roles, Rasika took on the role of a homemaker in web movie Lootcase. The film revolves around a middle-class man who chances upon a suitcase full of cash. In her full comic glory, she played Kunal Kemmu¡¯s wife who has a quirky sense of humour. She received rave reviews for showing her acting prowess in the comedy space.

Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar

7. Out Of Love

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In the web series Out Of Love, Dugal played the role of doctor Meera Kapoor who discovers that her husband Akarsh played by Purab Kohli has been cheating on her. Only after watching the show you will understand the powerful portrayal of Rasika Dugal of a cheated wife as she has portrayed all the emotions of a hurt woman with so much passion.

Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar

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