A little inspiration, a smile on our faces, and sometimes, a lump in our throats. This is what a good Bollywood movie does to most of us. In between the rom-coms and the melodrama, there come a few gems whose effect lingers on long after the movie is over. In some cases, it is the movie that makes the star but there are other times when it is the actor who makes the movie a hit. Here are 30 performances that just cannot be missed if you are a Bollywood buff:

Kangana Ranaut in Queen

From being called the tragedy queen to becoming the queen of our hearts, Kangana Ranaut came, saw and conquered. From the meek and submissive Rani, to the independent woman who confidently goes to meet her fiancé only to reject his proposal, Kangana won our hearts with this one.

Ranbir Kapoor in Barfi

From Wake Up Sid to Rockstar, Ranbir has always outdone himself. But the deaf, mute and totally adorable Barfi stole our hearts, as did Ranbir with his matchless performance.