The stardom of a movie in the Bollywood industry runs on the work of the lead actor and actress but the buff sometimes ignores the rest of the cast and fails to give them the appreciation and applauds they deserve. In terms of work, the supporting cast works harder to make the lead actors shine on the silver screen. There’s a horde of actors who play supporting roles to the protagonists, give the film a new lease of credibility and yet they go unnoticed. Some of the exceptionally great artists who are the charmers of the craft have managed to prove their acting prowess through the supporting roles they’ve done and amassed a huge fan following. Here is a list of the top 10 Bollywood actors who made their marks in supporting roles.
1. Aparshakti Khurana (Dangal): As the name suggests, Aparshakti has infinite powers when it comes to acting. He made his big-screen debut with Aamir Khan starrer Dangal and made us adore his acting. From Stree to Lukka Chuppi, his performance as the supporting hero has been as entertaining as the lead hero in the movie.
2. Paresh Rawal (Phir Hera Pheri): Paresh Rawal is one of the greatest actors that Bollywood has nurtured. Whether it be a villain or a father, he portrays every role with perfection. But in his long career, his role of Babu Bhai in Phir Hera Pheri shines the brightest. His comic role as an old Marathi man finding ways to be rich will make you laugh with a hand on the tummy.
3. Ali Fazal (Fukrey): Today Ali Fazal is emerging as a lead actor in the industry but there was a time when he showcased his art in supporting roles in movies like 3 idiots and Fukrey. He even did a small cameo in the seventh installment of the Furious franchise.
4. Vijay Raaz (Dedh Ishqiya): Not many filmmakers take Vijay in seriously to be cast in the lead but it will regain a fact that he was the best thing about Delhi Belly and Dedh Ishqiya. From being a gangster to being a tailor, he proved his craft in every possible manner.
5. Deepak Dobriyal (Angrezi medium): He is one actor who is probably loved more than the main hero of the movie. His character Pappi in Tanu Weds Manu was the highlight of the movie, and so was Gopi in Angrezi Medium. Anytime Deepak Dobriyal appears on screen, the audience cannot get enough of him. Yet, he hasn’t got the chance to lead a movie on his own.
6. Vicky Kaushal (Sanju): The fact that Vicky Khashal is one of the brightest and versatile actors in the Bollywood industry is just undeniable. He rose to fame after his role in his very first movie Massan but got the limelight after he gave an exceptionally great performance in Sanju.
7. Arshad Warsi (Munna Bhai MBBS): Arshad Warsi has never failed to keep his audiences intrigued as well as tickled their funny bones, courtesy of his amazing comic timing. After Munna Bhai MBBS hit the box-office in 2003, the actor gained major acclaim. Everybody wanted a Circuit in their lives that’d say “Tension nahi lene ka bhai. Apun hai na” from time to time.
8. Sanjay Mishra (Golmaal): Known for his hilarious role as Babli Bhai in Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, Sanjay Mishra is counted as one of the finest actors in Bollywood. Even though the actor had small roles in multi-starrer films under big banners, he was always prominent and widely praised. Films like All The Best and Phas Gaye Re Obama won him acclaim in the industry.
9. Swara Bhaskar (Ranjhana): She played significant parts in Anand L Rai’s Tanu weds Manu and Raanjahana. She has been making headway into the ad sector, endorsing brands like Dove, Sprite, etc.
10. Manoj Joshi (Phir Hera Pheri): The Mr. Funny Bone of Priyadarshani, Manoj Joshi has played his roles to perfection. Only recently, he owns each and every scene in Hasee Toh Phasee as the father of the bride.
