Amitabh Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi, Taapsee Pannu, other Bollywood actors who delivered iconic performances as lawyers

In a career-defining late performance, Amitabh Bachchan portrayed Deepak Sehgal, a retired lawyer battling mental health issues, who takes on a high-profile case to defend three young women. His powerful courtroom monologue on 'No means No' became a national talking point on consent and women’s rights.

As Jagdishwar 'Jolly' Mishra, Akshay Kumar played a street-smart yet morally conflicted lawyer who fights for justice in a corrupt legal system. His performance balanced comedy with sincerity and brought emotional weight to the courtroom drama.

Pankaj Tripathi’s Madhav Mishra is a refreshingly real portrayal of an underdog lawyer: awkward, witty, and immensely empathetic. His layered performance stood out in this gripping courtroom web series that explores domestic violence and legal ethics.

Rani Mukerji played Saamiya Siddiqui, a young Pakistani lawyer who fights against all odds to reopen a decades-old case and free an Indian prisoner. Her poise, conviction, and emotional depth made her character an inspiring symbol of cross-border empathy and justice.

As Aarti Mohammed, Taapsee Pannu powerfully represented a Muslim family wrongfully accused of terrorism. Her strong, hard-hitting monologues and dignified presence in the courtroom made Mulk one of the boldest films tackling Islamophobia in India.

Sunny Deol’s explosive courtroom delivery,especially his iconic 'Tareekh pe Tareekh' dialogue—remains one of Bollywood’s most remembered legal moments. His role as the fierce lawyer Govind was a righteous fight for a woman seeking justice in a patriarchal society.

In his National Award-winning role, Rajkummar Rao portrayed real-life lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi. The film explored his transformation from a wrongly imprisoned man to a brave defender of the innocent, highlighting the power of the legal system when wielded with integrity.