Top 100 HINDI FILM Actors of all time

1. Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Mumbai. He is one of the most successful Indian Bollywood actors who is also known as "Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood". With his recent successes in both the Indian and Chinese film markets, he has shouldered his way into becoming one of the world's biggest ...

2. Abhay Deol

Actor | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Abhay is an actor who has never shied away from speaking his mind; a producer who doesn't believe in the 'formula', a film curator with a keen eye for detail and good stories, a painter who's not scared to experiment with colours and a philanthropist who wishes to leverage his position to bring a ...

3. Abhishek Bachchan

Actor | Sarkar

Abhishek Bachchan, is an actor, producer, singer, voice-over artiste and an entrepreneur. He has done over 70 films. He won critical acclaim for his portrayal of an angsty young goon in 'Yuva' (2004). He received the Filmfare 'Best Supporting Actor' Award for this role and continued this winning ...

4. Ajay Devgn

Actor | Shivaay

Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn was born on April 02, 1969, in New Delhi, Delhi to action director Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in the Bollywood industry and is one of the highest-paid celebrities in India. Devgn started his film ...

5. Akshaye Khanna

Actor | Dil Chahta Hai

Akshaye Khanna was born in Mumbai in 1975. He is the middle son of Bollywood actor and politician Vinod Khanna, and the younger brother of actor Rahul Khanna.

After studying in Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai, Khanna made his acting debut in Bollywood in 1997 with the movie Himalay ...

6. Akshay Kumar

Actor | Hera Pheri

Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia was born on September 09, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia. He is an Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality. He went to Bangkok to learn how to use a sword and also worked as a waiter in a restaurant. He ...

7. Amitabh Bachchan

Actor | Black

Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a ...

8. Amol Palekar

Director | Daayraa

Amol Palekar is a well-known theatre personality and an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker who mainly works in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He has acted in about 50 films in five languages and has directed several feature films and TV shows.

Palekar was born in a lower-middle-class family. His father...

9. Amrish Puri

Actor | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

For Amrish Puri, it was virtually the 'Summer of 42'. The actor's long simmering affair with acting found culmination when he reached his early 40s. And while his dream of playing the hero may have been thwarted, he went on to become the most loved villains of all time. He was also an artiste who ...

10. Amjad Khan

Actor | Sholay

Amjad Khan was a renowned Bollywood actor and film director, widely popular for his performance as Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). He went to both R. D. National College and St. Andrew's High School in Bandra.

Khan was the president of the Actors Guild Association and took a keen interest in the ...

11. Anil Kapoor

Actor | Slumdog Millionaire

Living in a Chawl in Tilak Nagar, Punjabi-speaking Anil was born in 1959 to Surinder and Nirmal aka Suchitra Kapoor. He has an elder brother, Boney, a sister, Reena, and a younger brother, Sanjay. His dad used to be Shammi Kapoor's Secretary.

A loner, without many friends, he studied in the nearby ...

12. Annu Kapoor

Actor | Vicky Donor

Annu Kapoor made his debut in the film Mandi directed by Shyam Benegal in 1983.His career has spanned nearly 30 years including a distinctive presence in Bollywood cinema, television serials, and reality game shows. He is best remembered for hosting the singing show Antakshari, produced by ZEE TV. ...

13. Anupam Kher

Actor | Hotel Mumbai

Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian actor who has worked extensively in the Indian film industry, as well as in international films and television shows. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career.

Kher studied at Simla in D.A.V. ...

14. Arshad Warsi

Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

Arshad Warsi was born on April 19, 1968 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and did his schooling at a boarding school, Barnes School, Deolali in Nashik district, Maharashtra. He was orphaned at the age of 14 and struggled for a living in Mumbai during his early days. He is an actor, dancer, film producer, ...

15. Ashok Kumar

Actor | Mahal

The Grandfather & Great Custodian of Indian Motion Pictures!

Ashok Kumar was one of India's most famous actors for over half a century, from before independence to the cusp of the new millennia!

As a young assistant to Bengali film-maker Himanshu Rai, he got his start in acting by accident when he ...

16. Ashutosh Rana

Actor | Pathaan

Ashutosh Rana born in Gadarwara, Madhya Pradesh is an Indian actor working in the Hindi Film and Telugu Film industry. He finished his Primary School education in Gadarwara and used to play the role of ravana in the city Ramleela. Later, he went to National School of Drama (New Delhi) for acting. ...

17. Ayushmann Khurrana

Actor | Andhadhun

Ayushmann Khurrana was born on 14 September 1984 in Chandigarh, India. Ayushmann started off his career as a popular radio jockey, and eventually became a VJ on MTV India and one of the most popular hosts in India. He shot to stardom with the runaway hit, 'Vicky Donor' in 2012. His effortless act ...

18. Ajit Khan

Actor | Zanjeer

Ajit Khan was born on January 27, 1922 in Golconda, Hyderabad State, British India. He was an actor, known for Zanjeer (1973), Awara Badal (1964) and Shareef Budmaash (1973). He died on October 22, 1998 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

19. Balraj Sahni

Writer | Baazi

Balraj Sahni, born in Rawalpindi, British India (present-day Pakistan), was an acclaimed Indian film and stage actor. Known for his powerful and impactful performances, Balraj Sahni became a prominent figure in the golden era of Indian cinema.

Balraj Sahni initially pursued a career in the civil ...

20. Bharat Bhushan

Actor | Gateway of India

Bharat Bhushan, born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, was a renowned Indian film actor who left an indelible mark on the Bollywood industry during the mid-20th century. Known for his charm, distinctive voice, and impactful performances, Bharat Bhushan became a popular leading actor of his time.

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21. Boman Irani

Actor | 3 Idiots

Boman Irani is an Indian actor, voice artist, screenplay mentor and photographer. As an actor, he works primarily in Hindi cinema and theatre. He joined theatre in his late 30's and moved to on-screen acting in 2000. Irani gained attention for his role in the 2003 comedy-drama, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S ...

22. Danny Denzongpa

Actor | Baby

Danny, who married Gawa Denzongpa, a Sikkimese princess and niece of the last chogyal from her hometown of Gangtok, currently resides in Juhu in Mumbai. He likes to listen to Nepali folk music especially Nepali flutes. In recent times he has become more selective as to the roles he plays. He does ...

23. Dara Singh Randhawa

Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Dara Singh Randhawa (Born Deedar Singh Randhawa, Nov 19, 1928- 12 July 2012 ) was an Indian Wrestler, Film and Television Actor, Director, Producer and Member of Parliament. He was encouraged to take up pehelwani since an early age. He started his wrestling career in Singapore in 1949 and Films in ...

24. Deepak Dobriyal

Actor | Tanu Weds Manu Returns

Deepak Dobriyal (born 1 September 1975) is an Indian film and theatre actor. he was born in Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. His parents are from Kabra village near Rithakhal and Satpuli village, Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand. There, Deepak completed his studies at Govt. Boys Senior Secondary ...

25. Dev Anand

Actor | Kala Bazar

One of the most beloved, charismatic and accomplished actors as well as one of the most imaginative and pathbreaking directors in the history of Indian cinema, Dev Anand was a leading man for more than five decades in over 110 motion pictures and continues to bestride Indian film fraternity even ...

26. Dharmendra

Actor | Sholay

Dharmendra is one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema. Dharmendra Deol played the romantic hero in woman Cedric films from 1960-1968 and became romantic hero from 1968-69 and played the role of action hero from 1971-1997. Dharmendra has appeared in 306 films.

He is known as 'Garam' Dharam in ...

27. Dilip Kumar

Actor | Gunga Jumna

Dilip Kumar (1922-2021) is widely considered the greatest acting exponent India ever produced. Born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar, British India (present-day Pakistan), he is better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar given to him by actress and owner of...

28. Emraan Hashmi

Actor | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai

Emraan Hashmi (born 24 March 1979) is an Indian film actor who appears in Hindi language films. Through his successful career, Hashmi has received three Filmfare Award nominations and has established himself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actor of Hindi cinema.

Hashmi was born and ...

29. Farhan Akhtar

Producer | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

An accomplished and award-winning producer-director-writer-actor-singer, Farhan Akhtar is the ultimate Bollywood multi-hyphenate. Born in 1974 to prolific Indian film writer and poet, Javed Akhtar and writer-director, Honey Irani , Farhan was raised in an environment where creativity and ...

30. Farooq Shaikh

Actor | Lahore

Farooq Sheikh was an Indian actor, philanthropist and a television presenter. He was known for his work in Hindi films from 1977 to 1989. He returned to acting in films in 2008. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema. He's acted in serials and shows on television and...

31. Feroz Khan

Actor | Janasheen

Firoz was born in Bangalore on September 25, 1939 to a Pathan father, Sadiq, and an Iranian mother, Fatima. He has three brothers, Abbas alias Sanjay, Akbar, and Sameer. Both Sanjay and Akbar are actors within their own rights, while Sameer is a film-maker and assists in their Golden Palms Spa ...

32. Govinda

Actor | Coolie No. 1

Govinda was born on December 21, 1963. Govinda has acted in over 120 films since his debut in 1986. Govinda is best-known for his comedy related roles; his powerful contribution in dancing in Bollywood is inevitable. He is one of the most successful actors and is definitely the best dancer in ...

33. Guru Dutt

Actor | Pyaasa

Considered to be a man ahead of his time, Guru Dutt was one of the greatest icons of commercial Indian cinema. Although he made less than ten films, they are believed to be the best to come from Bollywood's Golden Age, known both for their ability to reach out to the common man and for their ...

34. Hrithik Roshan

Actor | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor, born on 10th January 1974, well known globally for his versatile roles, unmatchable dancing skills and attractive looks.

After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) for ...

35. Iftekhar

Actor | Don

Iftekhar was born on February 22, 1920 in Jullundur, Punjab, British India. He was an actor, known for Don (1978), Sholay (1975) and Daag: A Poem of Love (1973). He was married to Hannah Joseph. He died on March 4, 1995 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

36. Irrfan Khan

Actor | The Lunchbox

Born Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, in Jaipur, Rajasthan (NW India) January 7, 1967 to a Pashto-speaking Muslim family. Khan's mother, Begum Khan, was from the Tonk Hakim family and his father, Jagirdar Khan, from the Khajuriya village near the Tonk district, ran a tire business.

The Khan family name ...

37. Jackie Shroff

Actor | Devdas

Jaikishen was born in the Gujarati-speaking Shroff family on February 1, 1957. His dad's name is Kakubhai, his brother's is Hemant, and they live in Bandra, Bombay in a bungalow named 'Le Pepeyon". He became a superstar in the 1980s. By the television era begun in the 80s, he had become a superstar...

38. Jimmy Shergill

Actor | A Wednesday

Shergill was born in a Sikh family in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. He moved to Punjab, the place of his ancestors, in 1985 where he studied in Yadavindra Public School, Patiala and Bikram College Patiala. He learnt acting from Sri Harpal Singh, and then moved to Mumbai to work in the entertainment ...

39. Jim Sarbh

Actor | Padmaavat

Jim Sarbh is an Indian film actor and stage actor-director best known for his fearless and unconventional character choices and serious acting chops.

Born 27 August 1987 in Mumbai, to a Parsi family, his mother is a retired physiotherapist, and his father is a former master mariner, and the Regional...

40. Johny Lever

Actor | Koi... Mil Gaya

John Prakash Rao "Johny Lever" Janumala was born on August 14, 1957 in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh and was brought up in Mumbai's King's Circle area (Dharavi). He is an Indian actor and comedian in Bollywood. His mother tongue is Telugu. Lever studied in Andhra Telugu School till the seventh grade but...

41. Johnny Walker

Actor | Anand

One of the earliest and best-loved comedians of Indian Cinema, Johnny Walker brought smiles and amusement to all whenever he was on film. Christening himself after the famous Scotch whisky, Walker would drive audiences wild with laughter with his squeaky voice, pencil-thin moustache and his ...

42. K.N. Singh

Actor | Barsaat

K.N. Singh was born on September 1, 1908 in Dehra Dun, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. He was an actor, known for Barsaat (1949), Spy in Rome (1968) and Howrah Bridge (1958). He died on January 31, 2000 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

43. Kabir Bedi

Actor | Octopussy

Kabir Bedi is one of India's most famous international actors, with a career that spans from Bollywood to Hollywood and Europe, in films, television, theatre, and radio.

Kabir's Italian series "SANDOKAN" made him a major star across all of Europe.

He starred in one of the world's most-watched TV ...

44. Kader Khan

Actor | Taqdeerwala

Kader Khan was an Indian actor, comedian, and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Khan's family migrated from Afghanistan to Mumbai, India, in 1942, and was raised in the neighbourhood of Kamathipura, Mumbai.

He completed his education at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai, earning a Master's ...

45. Kay Kay Menon

Actor | Haider

Kay Kay Menon is a well-known Indian actor who has acted in numerous movies and web series. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, but raised in Ambarnath, Maharashtra, India.

Menon pursued his early education at St Joseph High School in Pune. After this, he went on to earn a degree in ...

46. Kamal Haasan

Actor | Vishwaroopam

Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...

47. Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Actor | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Kulbhushan Kharbanda, born in Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan), is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who has left an indelible mark on both mainstream Bollywood and parallel cinema. Known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, Kulbhushan Kharbanda ...

48. Kishore Kumar

Music_department | Sholay

Abhas Kumar Ganguly was born in Khandwa, now in Madhya Pradesh. His dad's name was Kunjilal, a lawyer by profession, and his mom's name was Gouri Devi, who came from a wealthy family.

Kishore was the youngest in the Ganguly family, preceded by Ashok Kumar, Sati, & Anoop Kumar (I). Sati was married ...

49. Madhavan

Actor | Vikram Vedha

Ranganathan Madhavan was born on June 01, 1970, to businessman R. Iyengar and his wife R. Saroja in a Tamil family. He is an Indian actor, writer, film director and producer.

At the age of 18, his college entrusted him with the responsibility of representing India as a Cultural Ambassador to Canada.

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50. Manoj Bajpayee

Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur

Manoj Bajpayee is a highly acclaimed Indian film actor known for his versatile acting skills and intense performances. Despite facing financial struggles during his childhood, he pursued his passion for acting and worked hard to achieve success in the film industry. Bajpayee is the second child in ...

51. Manoj Kumar

Actor | Roti Kapada Aur Makaan

Manoj Kumar, born Harikrishna Giri Goswami, is an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his work in Hindi films.

Born in Abbottabad, a small town in the North-West Frontier Province, British India (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan), he and his family shifted to Delhi during ...

52. Mehmood

Actor | Do Phool

Mehmood, born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, was a legendary Indian actor, comedian, and filmmaker who left an indelible mark on Bollywood. Known for his impeccable comic timing, versatile performances, and unique ability to bring laughter to audiences, Mehmood remains one of the most iconic ...

53. Mithun Chakraborty

Actor | The Tashkent Files

Mithun Chakraborty, whose birth name was Gouranga Chakraborty, is an actor, producer, and politician. He is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and has worked in several Hindi and Bengali films.

He studied at Oriental Seminary and then cleared his B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Scottish Church...

54. Nana Patekar

Actor | Krantiveer

Vishwanath Patekar (born on January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India) is an actor, writer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Raajneeti (2010) and Parinda (1989). He made his acting debut in the early 70's and since then has been nominated for multiple ...

55. Naseeruddin Shah

Actor | A Wednesday

Naseeruddin Shah was born on July 20 1950, in Barabanki, a small village in Uttar Pradesh. He is a seasoned Bollywood actor and has received several awards for his notable performance in several movies. The actor has also been awarded the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan awards for his enormous ...

56. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor | Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Nawazuddin Siddiqui (born 1974) is an Indian film actor who has appeared in some of Bollywood's major films including, Black Friday (2004), New York (2009), Peepli Live (2010), Kahani (2012), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012).

Early life and education

Nawazuddin ...

57. Neeraj Kabi

Actor | Ship of Theseus

Neeraj is a multiple award winning film and theater actor, best known for his powerful performances in Ship of Theseus and Talvar. He won the Best Actor Awards at the Sakhalin International Film Festival in 2014 and the NBC Newsmakers Achievers' Awards in 2015. Neeraj is the owner of the renowned ...

58. Om Prakash

Actor | Dus Lakh

Om Prakash, born in Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan), was a highly regarded Indian character actor who made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Om Prakash became known for his versatile performances and memorable portrayals of ...

59. Om Puri

Actor | The Hundred-Foot Journey

Om Puri was an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has received an honorary OBE.

Puri was born in Ambala, Haryana. His father worked on the railways and served in the Indian Army. Puri ...

60. Pankaj Kapur

Actor | Maqbool

Pankaj Kapur, born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, is a highly respected Indian actor, director, and playwright known for his exceptional contributions to the world of Indian cinema, television, and theater. With a career spanning over four decades, Pankaj Kapur has carved a niche for himself with his ...

61. Pankaj Tripathi

Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur

Pankaj Tripathi is a well-known Indian actor who has made a significant contribution to Indian cinema. Born to Pandit Benares Tiwari, a priest and Hemanti Devi, Tripathi had a humble upbringing in a small town in Bihar, India.

Tripathi, as a child, participated in a few amateur plays where he played...

62. Paresh Rawal

Actor | Hera Pheri

Paresh Rawal is a renowned Indian film actor, comedian, and producer best known for his work in Bollywood films. He has also worked in Telugu, a few Tamil, and a few Gujarati movies. Highly versatile, he has essayed several types of characters, including comic, serious, and villainous character ...

63. Pawan Malhotra

Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Pawan Malhotra, born in Delhi, India, is a versatile Indian actor known for his impactful performances in Bollywood films, television, and regional cinema. With a career spanning several decades, Pawan Malhotra has earned acclaim for his ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and ...

64. Prithviraj Kapoor

Actor | Mughal-E-Azam

Prithviraj Kapoor was born on November 3, 1906 in Samundri, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Maharathi Karna (1944) and Bidyapati (1937). He was married to Rama Kapoor. He died on May 29, 1972 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.

65. Prakash Raj

Actor | Anniyan

Prakash Raj is an established actor, producer, director, and television presenter in the Indian film industry. He is known for his works in South Indian and Hindi films.

Starting in the early 90s, he went on to appear in about 400 films. He has received several awards and accolades in his career, ...

66. Pran Sikand

Actor | Zanjeer

Pran was one of the leading character actors of Indian cinema. He was born on 12 February,1920 at Delhi. Pran was educated at different places namely Kapurthala, Unnao, Meerut, Dehradun and Rampur as his father late Lala Kewal Krishnan Sikand was a Government Civil Contractor for the construction ...

67. Raaj Kumar

Actor | Kaajal

Kulbhushan Pandit, also known as Raaj Kumar, was a distinguished Indian actor renowned for his unique dialogue delivery.

Kumar completed his education and joined as a Sub-Inspector with the Bombay Police in the late 1940s. Although he began his career in law enforcement, his passion for acting led ...

68. Raghubir Yadav

Actor | Panchayat

Raghubir Yadav, born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, is a highly accomplished Indian actor, music composer, and singer known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema and theater. With a career spanning several decades, Raghubir Yadav has showcased his versatility through memorable ...

69. Raj Babbar

Actor | Mahabharat

Raj Babbar, born in Tundla, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a renowned Indian actor and politician. With a career spanning several decades, Raj Babbar has made significant contributions to Indian cinema and has been actively involved in politics.

Raj Babbar began his acting career in the late 1970s and ...

70. Rajpal Naurang Yadav

Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Rajpal Yadav was born in Shahjahanpur to Mr. Naurang Yadav and Mrs. Godavari Yadav. He is an Indian actor, comedian, writer, music producer, film producer and director who works in the Bollywood & Hollywood industry. He is known for working in films like Hungama (2003), Taarzan: The Wonder Car (...

71. Raj Kapoor

Actor | Mera Naam Joker

Raj Kapoor was the son of well-known Indian actor Prithviraj Kapoor, who acted both in film and on stage. After apprenticing in the Bollywood production studios of the 1940's, at 24 years of age Raj Kapoor produced, directed and acted in Aag (1948), with his new company, RK Films. His next ...

72. Rajendra Kumar Tuli

Producer | Jurrat

Rajendra was born in the Punjabi-speaking Tuli family on 20 July 1927, in Sialkot, British India (now located in Pakistan).

After the turbulent years of partition, at the age of 23, Rajendra got his first break in 'Jogan' during 1950. He attained fame in 'Mother India' during 1957, playing the son ...

73. Ranbir Kapoor

Actor | Rockstar

Son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh; nephew of actors Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor. Grandnephew of actors Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal, Shammi Kapoor, Geeta Bali; cousin of actresses Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor.

Belongs to the fourth generation of highly prestigious and considered ...

74. Randeep Hooda

Actor | Highway

Randeep Singh Hooda, known for his role as Saju in Netflix's original film Extraction, was born on 20th August 1976 in the city of Rohtak, Haryana, in India. He has lived in Middle Eastern countries like Libya and Iraq.

Acting Career: Hooda's debut film was Mira Nair's Oscar-nominated Monsoon ...

75. Ranveer Singh

Actor | Gully Boy

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born in July 06, 1985 to Mr. Jagjit Singh Bhavnani & Mrs. Anju Bhavnani in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is an Indian actor and model working in the Bollywood industry. Singh had always wanted to be an actor since his childhood. However, during his college days he felt that the...

76. Rahul Bose

Actor | Everybody Says I'm Fine!

Rahul Bose, born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a multi-talented Indian actor, director, screenwriter, social activist, and rugby player. Known for his versatility and intense performances, Rahul Bose has made significant contributions to Indian cinema and is recognized for his commitment to ...

77. Rajesh Khanna

Actor | Anand

On Stats Alone, The Most Popular Actor In The History Of Cinema!

The only actor to enjoy near God-like status across the length and breadth of India for a quarter century!

Elected in several expert online polls, as The Greatest Actor In The History Of World Cinema !

With 100+ All-Time Blockbusters- 48...

78. Rajinikanth

Actor | Enthiran

Rajinikanth has been a superstar in the Tamil movie industry since the 70s. He is one of the highest earning actors in Asia. Primarily starring in Tamil movies, he has also worked in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Hollywood movies. He was born in Bangalore (India), and was employed as a bus conductor ...

79. Rajat Kapoor

Actor | Ankhon Dekhi

Rajat Kapoor, born in Delhi, India, is a multifaceted artist known for his contributions as an actor, director, and writer in Indian cinema. He has established himself as a versatile performer, equally adept at portraying intense and comedic roles.

Rajat Kapoor began his career in the world of ...

80. Rajkummar Rao

Actor | Shahid

Raj Kumar is also known as Rajkummar Rao. He was born in Gurgaon. He finished his schooling in Gurgaon and graduated in Arts from Delhi University. He was simultaneously doing theatre with Kshitij Repertory and SRC in Delhi. He is an Acting graduate from Pune's Film and Television Institute of ...

81. Rishi Kapoor

Actor | Agneepath

Born in south Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and actor Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Mumbai's Campion School. His brothers are well-known actors, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor.

Rishi Kapoor debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, playing his ...

82. Saif Ali Khan

Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan.

Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan,...

83. Salim Ghouse

Actor | Vettaikaaran

Alumnus, The Film & Television Institute of India, Pune

Theatre: English Actor / Director / Mentor / Writer / Designer: The Phoenix Players Mumbai since 1984

International Theatre Festivals: "Troubadour", a solo play, based on the writings of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi at Edinburgh [2004] Dublin [2005] ...

84. Sanjeev Kumar

Actor | Sholay

Harihar Jariwala a.k.a. Sanjeev Kumar was born in a Gujrati family in 1938. He portrayed many roles irrespective of the age or the type of chararcter. The actor ballooned in size in later years of his life due to the gastronomical pleasures he had inherited by sleeping in a kitchen while he was a ...

85. Sanjay Mishra

Actor | Masaan

Sanjay Mishra is an Indian actor primarily working in the Hindi film and television industry.

Mishra was raised in Varanasi, India. His father was an employee of the Press Information Bureau under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. His grandfather served as a District Magistrate.

Mishra's ...

86. Sanjay Dutt

Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

Sanjay Dutt, son of Nargis and Sunil Dutt, was first featured in Rocky (1981), the movie was a box office hit.

He emerged as a sensitive actor, alongside being the top prominent action hero of 80s & 90s Bollywood, whilst also finding noteworthy praise in the comedic genre.

Sanjay's personal life was ...

87. Saurabh Shukla

Actor | Jolly LLB 2

Shukla's family left Gorakhpur for Delhi when he was two years old. After completing his schooling, he graduated from Khalsa College, Delhi. His professional career began in 1984 with his entry into theater.

Shukla began serious theater in 1986 with roles in plays like A View From The Bridge (Arthur...

88. Shatrughan Sinha

Actor | Dostana

Shatrughan Sinha's first acting opportunity was playing a Pakistani military officer in Dev Anand's Prem Pujari. Subsequently, he got a small role as a police inspector in Mohan Sehgal's Sajan in 1969. The release of Prem Pujari was delayed, so his first released film was Sajan. He later appeared ...

89. Shammi Kapoor

Actor | Vidhaata

Shamsher Raj "Shammi" Kapoor was the son of theater and film actor Prithviraj Kapoor and his wife Ramsarni "Rama" Mehra Kapoor. Shammi's acting career began in 1948, when he joined his father's theatrical company "Prithvi Theatres." Like his father and his brothers, Shammi eventually moved into the...

90. Shah Rukh Khan

Actor | Don 2

Known for his trademark gelled spiked up crew cut with sunglasses, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is an Indian Bollywood movie star, movie producer, magazine model, showman, public speaker, author, philanthropist and television host/personality working predominantly in Hindi cinema.

Khan began his on-camera ...

91. Shashi Kapoor

Actor | Deewaar

Shashi Kapoor is one of the leading actors of Indian cinema having appeared in 160 movies - 12 in English and 148 in Hindi. He has appeared in 148 Hindi films - of them played the solo lead hero in 61 films, was lead hero in 53 released multi star cast Hindi films, 2 unreleased multi star film and ...

92. Shahid Kapoor

Actor | Haider

Shahid's rise to stardom reads like a bollywood script: from a struggler to a winner. With his hard work, perseverance and sincerity, he has written his own destiny.

Shahid is a mine of unabashed talent and spark, beneath his calm and innocent veneer. Shahid Kapoor is young and vibrant, with a ...

93. Sunny Deol

Actor | Ghayal

Ajay Singh Deol popularly known as Sunny Deol was born to actor Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. Sunny began acting with super hit film Betaab (1983) which was a love story also featuring another new comer Amrita Singh; this film was a major success and then he goes on making films which portrayed him ...

94. Sunil Dutt

Actor | Mujhe Jeene Do

Actor, social activist and politician. Sunil Dutt wore many hats and excelled in a plethora of roles that came his way - both on and off screen.

Born on June 6th, 1926, Sunil Dutt grew up as Balraj Dutt in a family that had survived the Partition of India. A student of Mumbai's Jai Hind college, he ...

95. Suniel Shetty

Actor | Main Hoon Na

Sunil V. Shetty was born on August 11, 1961 in Mulki to Veerapa Shetty and Mrs. Shetty. He is an Indian actor, film producer and action artist who is fondly called as Anna. He made his debut in 1992 with Balwaan (1992), which was not a major hit. Yet his great acting skills got noticed. For two ...

96. Utpal Dutt

Actor | Agantuk

Utpal Dutt was born on March 29, 1929 in Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India [now Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for The Stranger (1991), Gol Maal (1979) and Bhuvan Shome (1969). He was married to Shobha Sen. He died on August 19, 1993 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.

97. Vicky Kaushal

Actor | Uri: The Surgical Strike

While Vicky Kaushal was born and raised in Mumbai, his family hails from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. His father, Sham Kaushal, is a well-known action director, and his younger brother, Sunny Kaushal made his Bollywood debut in 2016.

While growing up, Kaushal was interested in playing cricket, studying, and ...

98. Vikrant Massey

Actor | 12th Fail

Vikrant Massey, a well-known Indian film and television actor was born on 3rd April 1987 in Mumbai (Maharashtra). Vikrant is great at doing more with less. Some of his most magical moments on screen are in projects where he had limited screen time, which is a trait common to gifted actors. He is ...

99. Vinod Khanna

Actor | Dilwale

At the start of his career, he played supporting or villainous characters in films such as Purab Aur Paschim, Sachaa Jhutha, Aan Milo Sajna, and Mastana in 1970, and in Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Elaan and Aan Milo Sajna in 1971.He got his first break as the solo lead hero in the film Hum Tum Aur Woh (...

100. Vivek Oberoi

Actor | Company

Vivek Oberoi was born on the 3rd of September,1976 and attended Mayo college in Ajmer. At an actors' workshop in London he was spotted by none other than the director of NYU who (unsurprisingly) whisked Vivek off to New York, where he completed his Masters Degree in film acting. Back home in India ...