The Decade that was (2010-2019): Best Performances in Bollywood.

This decade for Bollywood has been very good in terms of performances. Not only did this decade give us performances to remember but also performances that were self-aware and flawed. This post lists out performances by Bollywood actors which stood out and stayed with us.
                             
                                 

      

This posts only consists of performances which were based on fictional characters.  The list in no particular order is as follows:

VIDYA BALAN in Kahaani: As a woman on the lookout for her husband, Vidya gave us a performance to cherish for years to come! Moreover, her character develops more like Goddess Durga which only increases the intensity of her performances multiple folds.
VIDYA BALAN in Tumhari Sulu: When you lift the movie so much by acting 'the hell out' of the screenplay, the performance is bound to be exemplary and noticed!

                                

DEEPIKA PADUKONE in Cocktail: Arguably, the portrayal of Veronica couldn't be better than the way Deepika did in Cocktail. Vulnerable, Free Spirited Veronica was an absolute delight and revelation of the actor that Deepika was.
DEEPIKA PADUKONE in Piku: As the tired and irritated daughter of Bhaskar, Deepika played the girl next door with the utmost charm and not forget her dressing style.

                             

SHEFALI SHAH in Dil Dhadakne Do: Her portrayal of Neelam Mehra was beyond words. As a conflicted mother and wife, she was astounding.
                                                         

KANGANA RANAUT in Tanu Weds Manu Returns: Datto or Tanuja, Kangana showed why we love her and her national award is a testament to it as well.
KANGANA RANAUT in Queen: Playing the simple girl next door Rani, Kangana's performance was simple yet amazing.
                               

NEENA GUPTA in Badhaai Ho: Neena Gupta as Priyamvada Kaushik gave a performance of a lifetime to cherish. Playing a mother who loses her son's affection because of her role as a wife was heartbreaking, to say the least.
                                                   

SUREKHA SIKRI in Badhaai Ho: She played the role of a mother, a mother in law and a grandmother in the best way possible.
                                                 

ALIA BHATT in Highway: Alia in Highway was not just another star kid. Playing a rape victim iof the high society she played Veera effortlessly. Her portrayal of a victim of Stockholm Syndrome was beautiful.
ALIA BHATT in Udta Punjab: Alia playing a Bihari immigrant in the movie unknowingly caught in the drug racket was splendid. Moreover, her cute chemistry with Tommy Singh (Shahid) was amazing.
                                        

TABU in Andhadhun: Probably the best example of a grey character, Tabu's Simi was perhaps the most unlucky character. A fine blend of ruthlessness and beauty, Tabu's performance was criminally overlooked in this movie.
TABU in Haider: Tabu as Ghazala was an amazing portrayal, Gertrude, from Hamlet. Viscous, Loving and desireful, she portrayed Ghazala pitch-perfectly.
   

RAJKUMMAR RAO in Trapped: Playing a man stuck in high rise building, RR delivered a performance to be cherished for ages to come.
RAJKUMMAR RAO in Bareilly ki Barfi: Playing an innocent  Pritam Vidrohi, RR literally engulfed the UP accent like no other.
                     

RANBIR KAPOOR in Rockstar: Playing the rockstar Jordan, RK literally rocked the movie and made everyone desire to be a rockstar.
RANBIR KAPOOR in Barfi: 2 consecutive years, 2 consecutive hits, RK played the charming, affable Barfi with so much grace and panache that it's hard to imagine someone else in the role.
                     

MANOJ BAJPAYEE in Gangs of Wasseypur: Perhaps this man has given the finest performance this decade in Aligarh (biopic, hence not counted) but apart from his several outstanding performances, his performance as the iconic Sardar Khan is one for the keeps!
                                                              

SHAHID KAPOOR in Haider: SK as Haider portraying the titular character whose equivalent was Hamlet in the Shakespearean adaptation was outstanding. Shakespeare would've been proud himself if he could see him.
SHAHID KAPOOR in Udta Punjab: Playing druggie Tommy Singh, Shahid was outstanding yet again and deserves the accolades for playing such an intense character.
                            
RANVEER SINGH in Lootera: Playing an archaeologist cum con-man, Ranveer was simply exemplary in this and in my opinion, this is his best work to date.
                                                          
MANOJ PAHWA in Mulk: A father who has lost his son and is accused of being a terrorist, Manoj Pahwa's portrayal of Bilal was amazing and outstanding by each and every term. Wish him more acknowledgement in the future.
MANOJ PAHWA in Article 15: Playing a morally corrupt upper caste cop, Manoj Pahwa's act in the movie was perhaps my only take-away from this hard-hitting movie in terms of performances.
                       
GULSHAN DEVIAH in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota: Playing a double character in this movie, Gulshan Deviah is one of the best actors working in Bollywood currently.
                                                
VICKY KAUSHAL in Masaan: Vicky Kaushal playing Deepak was spell-binding. How often does a full-fledged Bollywood debut leave one stunned? Watch his portrayal to know more!
                                                  

So, this is my list for the best of the decade. 

Please stay tuned for more regarding the best of the decade!