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Dino Morea birthday 2025: Raaz to The Royals, look at his best performances

Updated On: 09 December, 2025 01:38 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

In Bollywood, very few names evoke the feeling of nostalgia, bringing back the era of the 2000’s. One such actor is Dino Morea, who has not only served major thirst traps, but has also served memorable characters across genres. On his birthday today, we look at remarkable characters that added to his range as an actor.

In Bollywood, very few names evoke the feeling of nostalgia, bringing back the era of the 2000’s. One such actor is Dino Morea, who has not only served major thirst traps, but has also served memorable characters across genres. On his birthday today, we look at remarkable characters that added to his range as an actor.

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In Bollywood, very few names evoke the feeling of nostalgia, bringing back the era of the 2000’s. One such actor is Dino Morea, who has not only served major thirst traps, but has also served memorable characters across genres. On his birthday today, we look at remarkable characters that added to his range as an actor.
<p>Raaz<br /><br />In a film that set a landmark in the history of Indian cinema as the best Hindi horror film, Dino Morea set the intrigue as Aditya Dhanraj, a husband hiding secrets that form the crux of the narrative.</p>

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Raaz

In a film that set a landmark in the history of Indian cinema as the best Hindi horror film, Dino Morea set the intrigue as Aditya Dhanraj, a husband hiding secrets that form the crux of the narrative.

<p>His mysterious energy, emotional depth and chemistry with co-star Bipasha Basu made it one of his beloved performances.</p>

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His mysterious energy, emotional depth and chemistry with co-star Bipasha Basu made it one of his beloved performances.

<p>Mentalhood<br /><br />Dino portrays Akash as a calm, thoughtful presence amid the competitive world of school moms, breaking stereotypes around fatherhood with ease and sincerity.</p>

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Mentalhood

Dino portrays Akash as a calm, thoughtful presence amid the competitive world of school moms, breaking stereotypes around fatherhood with ease and sincerity.

<p>Mere Husband Ki Biwi<br /><br />Despite brief role, the actor managed to stand out and strike a chord with the audience as Ricky, Rakul preet Singh`s brother, who warns Arjun Kapoor to never hurt her.</p>

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Mere Husband Ki Biwi

Despite brief role, the actor managed to stand out and strike a chord with the audience as Ricky, Rakul preet Singh`s brother, who warns Arjun Kapoor to never hurt her.

<p>Hostages</p>
<p>Dino Morea delivered a compelling performance in Hostages, showcasing a darker, more layered side of his acting. Playing Shiv, a key operative in the kidnapping plot, he brought a calm yet intimidating presence to the screen.</p>

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Hostages

Dino Morea delivered a compelling performance in Hostages, showcasing a darker, more layered side of his acting. Playing Shiv, a key operative in the kidnapping plot, he brought a calm yet intimidating presence to the screen.

<p>Rakht</p>
<p>In Rakht, Dino Morea delivered one of his early impactful performances, standing out in a strong ensemble cast. Playing the role of Rahul, he convincingly portrayed a charming yet deeply flawed man</p>

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Rakht

In Rakht, Dino Morea delivered one of his early impactful performances, standing out in a strong ensemble cast. Playing the role of Rahul, he convincingly portrayed a charming yet deeply flawed man

<p>Aksar</p>
<p>Dino Morea shouldered this twist-loaded romantic thriller as Rajveer Singh, a suave and clever businessman entangled in a tricky game of seduction and deceit. His performance built the film&rsquo;s momentum, and it continues to remain one of his favourite on-screen explorations.</p>

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Aksar

Dino Morea shouldered this twist-loaded romantic thriller as Rajveer Singh, a suave and clever businessman entangled in a tricky game of seduction and deceit. His performance built the film’s momentum, and it continues to remain one of his favourite on-screen explorations.

<p>The Empire</p>
<p>Dino left the audience mighty impressed with his unrecognizable transformation in The Empire. As Shaibani Khan, a menacing antagonist, Dino brought the ferocity, intensity and layers to the role, depicting why he was the perfect fit for it.</p>

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The Empire

Dino left the audience mighty impressed with his unrecognizable transformation in The Empire. As Shaibani Khan, a menacing antagonist, Dino brought the ferocity, intensity and layers to the role, depicting why he was the perfect fit for it.

<p>His portrayal was widely praised by the audiences, and it continues to remain one of his beloved grey-shaded characters.</p>

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His portrayal was widely praised by the audiences, and it continues to remain one of his beloved grey-shaded characters.

<p>Tandav</p>
<p>In Tandav, Dino Morea delivered a sharp and gripping performance, stepping into a dark, layered role of professor Jigar Sampath.</p>

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Tandav

In Tandav, Dino Morea delivered a sharp and gripping performance, stepping into a dark, layered role of professor Jigar Sampath.

<p>The Royals</p>
<p>In this glamorous royal drama, Dino Morea played a flamboyant and quirky Salauddin, interestingly also called &lsquo;Salad&rsquo;. The actor found that the part connected with his own personality, making it a fun-loving character that it is today.</p>

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The Royals

In this glamorous royal drama, Dino Morea played a flamboyant and quirky Salauddin, interestingly also called ‘Salad’. The actor found that the part connected with his own personality, making it a fun-loving character that it is today.

<p>Rana Naidu Season 2&nbsp;</p>
<p>As Inspector Naveen Joshi, Dino Morea stepped into a sharp and impactful role in the gritty action drama series. He held his own in a world of crime and moral dilemmas, playing a catalyst in the high-voltage narrative.</p>

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Rana Naidu Season 2 

As Inspector Naveen Joshi, Dino Morea stepped into a sharp and impactful role in the gritty action drama series. He held his own in a world of crime and moral dilemmas, playing a catalyst in the high-voltage narrative.

<p>Gunaah</p>
<p>In the 2002 film, Dino Morea played the lead role of Aditya S. Kashyap, a seemingly good man forced into crime by a corrupt system, who becomes entangled with an idealistic policewoman (Bipasha Basu) trying to reform him. Their chemistry again stood out.</p>

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Gunaah

In the 2002 film, Dino Morea played the lead role of Aditya S. Kashyap, a seemingly good man forced into crime by a corrupt system, who becomes entangled with an idealistic policewoman (Bipasha Basu) trying to reform him. Their chemistry again stood out.

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