Jaideep Ahlawat has once again impressed audiences with his performance in Drishyam: The Conclusion. The actor plays SP Rajveer Singh Tomar, a police officer who challenges Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar in the crime thriller. Following the film’s success, Ahlawat has expressed his wish to explore more challenging characters instead of repeatedly playing cops.

Speaking to Variety India, he said, "I hope I get good challenging offers. I hope I’m not asked to play cop roles over and over again." He also expressed his desire for "More challenges, good screenplays, big characters, hopefully. Fingers crossed." 

Over the years, Ahlawat has played several memorable police and law-enforcement characters. Here are seven performances to revisit.

1. Drishyam: The Conclusion – SP Rajveer Singh Tomar

In Drishyam: The Conclusion, Ahlawat plays SP Rajveer Singh Tomar, a Crime Branch officer investigating Vijay Salgaonkar. His character brings a new challenge for Vijay and adds tension to the film’s central mystery. 

2. Paatal Lok Season 1 – Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary

Ahlawat’s portrayal of Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok became one of his best-known performances. Hathiram is a determined but troubled police officer investigating a high-profile case. The role allowed Ahlawat to show both the character’s professional instincts and personal struggles. 

3. Paatal Lok Season 2 – Hathiram Returns

Ahlawat returned as Hathiram Chaudhary in the second season of Paatal Lok. The character continued to investigate difficult cases while dealing with the pressures of his personal and professional life.

4. Aatma – Inspector Raza

In the 2013 supernatural thriller Aatma, Ahlawat played Inspector Raza. The film starred Bipasha Basu and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and combined a family drama with supernatural horror.

5. Gabbar Is Back – CBI Officer Kuldeep Pahwa

In Akshay Kumar’s Gabbar Is Back (2015), Ahlawat played CBI officer Kuldeep Pahwa. His character investigates the vigilante campaign led by Gabbar, making him an important part of the film’s conflict. 

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6. Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar – Tyagi

Ahlawat played Tyagi, a corrupt police officer, in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. The 2021 thriller starred Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra and followed two people trying to escape after becoming targets of a dangerous conspiracy. 

7. Raazi – Khalid Mir

In Raazi (2018), Ahlawat played Khalid Mir, an intelligence officer who guides Alia Bhatt’s character, Sehmat. Although he is not a police officer, the role adds to Ahlawat’s experience portraying authority figures in high-stakes investigations. 

From Hathiram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok to Rajveer Singh Tomar in Drishyam: The Conclusion, Jaideep Ahlawat has brought different shades to his law-enforcement roles. However, his recent comments show that he is keen to move beyond familiar characters. With his ability to portray complex personalities, audiences can look forward to seeing him explore more varied roles in the future.

FAQs

1. Why does Jaideep Ahlawat want to avoid typecasting?

After Drishyam: The Conclusion, Ahlawat said he hopes to receive challenging roles, strong screenplays and bigger characters instead of repeatedly playing police officers.

2. Who does Jaideep Ahlawat play in Drishyam: The Conclusion?

He plays SP Rajveer Singh Tomar, a Crime Branch officer investigating Vijay Salgaonkar.

3. Which role made Jaideep Ahlawat widely popular on OTT?

His performance as Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok brought him widespread recognition among OTT audiences.

4. Did Jaideep Ahlawat play a cop in Raazi?

No. He played Khalid Mir, an intelligence officer who guides Sehmat during her mission.

5. Which film features Jaideep Ahlawat as a CBI officer?

He played CBI officer Kuldeep Pahwa in Akshay Kumar’s Gabbar Is Back.