Top 10 Best Bollywood Actors of All Time

Since the origination of the Bollywood film industry, countless performers have tried to enchant audiences with their performances. However, only some of them have succeeded on the highest level. It does not matter if anyone is a star kid or an outsider in this industry. What matters most is the talent and a wide range of acting skills to make a name here. Numerous popular stars have emerged in the history of Bollywood. But only a small number of actors have received the honor of being hailed as one of the greatest of all time.

Let’s have a look at the top 10 best Bollywood actors of all time!

Rajkummar Rao

It is not easy to achieve so much within a span of almost 11 years in this industry. But Rajkummar Rao has turned out to be a fine exception in this case. Starting his career from a minor role in Rann (2010) to winning Filmfare and National Awards is not a joke at all. He has starred in various notable projects like Kai Po Che, Stree, Trapped, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and many more. He proved his acting talent in Hansal Mehta’s movie, Shahid (2013). On the other hand, Stree is considered his highest-grossing movie ever.

Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi is the living example of an outsider performing exceptionally well in the Bollywood industry in recent times. He has portrayed mostly supporting characters in his movies. But still, he managed to bewitch the audience in those movies with his realistic and spot-on performances. His role of Sultan Qureshi in the Gangs of Wasseypur series turned his world upside down. Since then, he has delivered brilliant performances in almost every project that he has starred in. And how can we forget his iconic performance in the Mirzapur series as Kaleen Bhaiya?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Have you ever watched Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003)? Then, you must have remembered a scene where Late Sunil Dutt catches a pickpocketer? That pickpocketer was none other than the great Nawazuddin Siddiqui! He has proved that the rewards of all your hard work and struggles will be sweet in the end. It took him a long time to cement his place in this industry. But he did it in grand style! His breakthrough performance came in the second part of Gangs of Wasseypur as Faizal Khan. He has also given fantastic performances in The Lunchbox, Raman Raghav 2.0, Manto, Badlapur, and Sacred Games.

Manoj Bajpayee

Did you know that Manoj Bajpayee has been rejected four times while applying for the National School of Drama at Delhi? We know that it is almost impossible to believe this fact. But we also know that it is possible to tolerate the rejections and become one of the best performers in the history of Indian cinema. And that’s exactly what Bajpayee has done! He first became prominent in this industry with his role of Bhiku Mhatre in Satya (1998). Since then, he has starred in various independent and big-budget films.

Irrfan Khan

It is never easy for a Bollywood performer to shine so radiantly in the world of Hollywood as well. But Irrfan Khan did it with grace and style. We find it still hard to believe that he is no more in this world. Despite losing his life at an early age, he established himself as one of the most extraordinary actors in Bollywood. Additionally, he has also given amazing performances in various prominent Hollywood projects like Inferno, Life of Pi, Jurassic World, and others. Hindi Medium (2017) is his highest-grossing movie in Indian cinema.

Paresh Rawal

Do not act like you are surprised to see Paresh Rawal on this list! He clearly deserves a place here! His work has transcended the boundaries of language and region. Other than building his illustrious career in Bollywood, he has also starred in various South Indian movies. He is one of those rare actors who possess the talent to portray any role on the screen. He has frequently collaborated with director Priyadarshan in numerous movies. Currently, he is receiving treatment after testing positive for the Coronavirus last month.

Shahrukh Khan

We are not stupid to exclude King Khan from this list! No one would have imagined in the 90s that this man would become the richest actor of Bollywood in the future. His current net worth is estimated to be around 5000 crores in Indian currency. Can you believe that?

After debuting spectacularly from Deewana (1992), he went on to star in various popular films like Baazigar, Darr, Karan Arjun, DDLJ, and many more in the early part of his career. It is safe to admit that the decade 2001-10 belonged to the Baadshah of Bollywood. His career has stumbled a bit in recent times. But it surely does not mean that his career’s end is near. He still has what it takes to thrive in this industry.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is a movie-making machine! What if we tell you that this guy has worked in more than 100 movies in Bollywood? He does not release his projects during festive seasons like many distinguished performers in this industry do. And that’s what makes him so different from the rest!

Kumar is considered one of those actors who keep coming back despite facing a lot of failures. He did not get a perfect start in this industry. But he damn sure perfected his career with numerous blockbuster entries like the Khiladi series, Hera Pheri series, Garam Masala, Namastey London, Housefull series, Airlift, and many more.

Amitabh Bachchan

With a career spanning more than 50 years, Amitabh Bachchan has established himself as one of the greatest and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. From commencing his career with Saat Hindustani (1969) to recently starring in Gulabo Sitabo (2020), he has traveled a long voyage in this industry. His entire career is filled with many ups and downs. But he and his work clearly stood the test of time!

Big B possesses the most number of nominations (42) and wins (16) at Filmfare Awards. He has also bagged four National Awards, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, and several other accolades in his prestigious career.

Aamir Khan

Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, Aamir Khan, clearly deserves the number one spot on this star-studded list. When it comes to giving everything to the character and performing well on the global box office, no one in this industry can beat Aamir Khan. We have witnessed him frequently testing the limits of his physicality for adapting himself to his characters. His selection of movies has also impressed the Indian audience in the last few years. If he gets starred in a project, we know it is going to be a special one. That’s the image he has built about himself in the minds of the fans. Some of his critically acclaimed movies are Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, Ghajini, PK, Dangal, and many more.