Crème de la Crème of Hindi Cinema (Male)
by Surender_Yadav | created - 22 Aug 2020 | updated - 29 Sep 2020 | PublicList of Finest Indian Actors of Hindi Cinema.
1. 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 ...
2. 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 ...
3. 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...
4. 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 ...
5. 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 ...
6. 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 ...
7. Sushant Singh Rajput
Actor | Dil Bechara
Sushant Singh Rajput was born on January 21, 1986 in Purnia, Bihar to K. K. Singh and Usha Singh. He has 4 sisters (i.e. Neetu, Meetu, Priyanka & Shweta). He was an Indian television & film actor, dancer and entrepreneur. He became a household name after playing the role of Manav in the TV series, ...
8. 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 ...
9. Gajraj Rao
Actor | Badhaai ho
Gajraj Rao is an Indian actor predominantly appearing in Hindi films. His father worked with the Indian Railways, so, he lived in different railway colonies with his parents, where he met people from various states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. His interactions with people ...
10. Kumud Mishra
Actor | Article 15
Kumud Mishra is an Indian actor, predominantly working in Hindi cinema. His father was a soldier in the Indian Army, which led Mishra to attend the Rashtriya Military School in Belgaum, Karnataka. After finishing school, he moved to Bhopal for his Bachelor of Arts degree.
Mishra always had a passion...
11. Vipin Sharma
Actor | Taare Zameen Par
Vipin Sharma was born on February 18, 1962 in New Delhi, Delhi, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Like Stars on Earth (2007), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Hotel Mumbai (2018).
12. Vijay Raaz
Actor | Gully Boy
Vijay Raaz was born and raised in Delhi where he attended Kirori Mal College. While at college he was a part of the dramatic society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. He decided to focus on a film career and moved to Mumbai where he received a role in Ram Gopal...
13. Vinay Pathak
Actor | Bheja Fry
Vinay Pathak is an accomplished Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Bollywood films. Born in Bhojpur, Bihar, India, Vinay initially pursued a career in advertising before making a successful transition to acting.
Vinay Pathak's journey in the entertainment industry began with ...
14. 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 ...
15. Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Jaideep Ahlawat is an Indian actor who is known for his acting skills and captivating performances.
He attended Govt. High School in Kharakara, Haryana, for his elementary and secondary studies. After that, he graduated from Jat H.M. College in Rohtak, Haryana. On completing his undergraduate degree...
16. 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 ...
17. Adil Hussain
Actor | Life of Pi
Adil Hussain is known for his critically acclaimed performances in award winning theater and film. "Othello- A Play in Black and White" directed by Roysten Abel received international acclaim and was awarded the Fringe First in Edinburgh. His role in this play received rave reviews from "The ...
18. Varun Badola
Writer | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein
Varun Badola is an Indian actor, known largely for his roles on television. His father is a known artist, Vishwamohan Badola. He has 2 sisters - Alka (elder) who is married and has appeared in KumKum, and Kalindi (elder), who is a radio jockey. He did his schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in ...
19. Tigmanshu Dhulia
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Tigmanshu Dhulia was born on July 3, 1967 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and actor, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011).
20. Piyush Mishra
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Piyush Mishra, is an Indian film actor, music director ,lyricist, singer, script and dialogue writer, and a well known theatre director and Hindi playwright. He spent his early life in Gwalior, where he received his education.
Theater and television After his graduation from National School of Drama...
21. 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. ...
22. 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 ...
23. 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 ...
24. 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 ...
25. Yashpal Sharma
Actor | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Yashpal Sharma was born on January 1, 1967 in Hisar, Haryana, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Neeli Chatri Waale (2014). He is married to Pratibha Sharma.
26. 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 ...
27. Jatin Sarna
Actor | 83
Jatin Sarna, born and raised in New Delhi wanted to be an actor since he a child. He eventually joined a actor training program in 2006 at the Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts, New Delhi. After doing theater for years he joined the Indian film industry with Gandhi to Hitler being his first film....
28. 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 ...
29. Jameel Khan
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Jameel Khan was born on November 26, 1974 in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Baby (2015) and Gullak (2019). He is married to Shahana Khan.
30. Saurabh Sachdeva
Actor | Animal
Saurabh Sachdeva, a notable figure in the Hindi film industry, has left a lasting mark with his performances in various movies. Born on September 24, 1978, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India, he received his education at Model Sr Secondary School Saket, Delhi, before honing his acting skills at Barry ...
31. Zeishan Quadri
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Zeishan Quadri is an Indian writer,actor, director & producer who wrote the story and co-wrote the screenplay for the Bollywood crime genre film Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) directed by Anurag Kashyap . Quadri also acted in Gangs of Wasseypur II. He has produced and directed the movie Meeruthiya ...
32. Jitendra Joshi
Actor | Godavari
Jitendra Joshi is a versatile Indian actor known for his remarkable performances in Marathi and Hindi cinema as well as in the world of Indian web series. Born in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Joshi embarked on his acting journey with a deep-rooted passion for the craft.
With a career spanning over two ...
33. Ravi Kishan
Actor | Matsya Kaand
Ravi Kishan (born Ravi Kishan Shukla) is an Indian actor, politician, and television personality. He has worked in 750 + films across several languages, including Hindi, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil. Kishan is also known for his active involvement in social causes and politics - he is the ...
34. Ronit Roy
Actor | 2 States
Ronit Roy was born on October 11, 1965 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and assistant director, known for 2 States (2014), Kaabil (2017) and Udaan (2010). He has been married to Neelam Singh since December 25, 2003. They have two children. He was previously married to Johanna.
35. Abhishek Banerjee
Casting_director | Paatal Lok
Abhishek Banerjee is an Indian actor and has worked in the casting team of many movies. Banerjee did his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, Delhi. He graduated from Kirori Mal College, a constituent college of the University of Delhi. There, he enrolled in the Kirori Mal's dramatic ...
36. Girish Kulkarni
Actor | Deool
Girish Kulkarni is a popular Actor and Director. Latest movies in which Girish Kulkarni has acted are Boyz 2, Firebrand, Balam, Faster Fene and Kaabil. Latest movie which Girish Kulkarni has directed is Jaundya Na Balasaheb. Girish Kulkarni was born on 25 November in the Paranda Taluka of Osmanabad...
37. Vineet Kumar Singh
Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur
Vineet Kumar Singh, born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a versatile Indian actor, writer, and producer. Known for his powerful performances and dedication to his craft, Vineet has made a significant impact on the Indian film industry.
Vineet Kumar Singh's journey into the world of ...
38. Rajesh Tailang
Actor | The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Rajesh Tailang was born on October 10, 1970 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. He is an actor and writer, known for The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), Siddharth (2013) and Phantom (2015).
39. 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 ...
40. Ranvir Shorey
Actor | Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Ranvir comes from a family of movie professionals. His father is Writer, Producer and Director KD Shorey and He has 2 older Brothers, Lokesh Shorey an actor and Shrinath Shorey a movie Writer and Director. Ranvir though born in Panjab, was raised and educated in Mumbai. He was very active in ...
41. Abhimanyu Singh
Actor | Gulaal
Abhimanyu Singh is a film actor who has worked in the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati and Kannada films film industries.
Although Singh was born in Sonpur, Bihar, his family hail from Daudpur in Jehanabad, Bihar. His father was an employee at RBI in Patna, while his mother was a homemaker.
He married ...
42. 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, ...
43. 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,...
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