After listening to this, many faces of famous Bollywood celebrities come in my mind. Being one of the most popular movie industries worldwide, it would make sense that so many talented actors from all over India would have made appearances at one time or another. Indian cinema has been around for more than 100 years now; producing classic movies as well as lighthearted ones. Several notable male celebrities are still standing because of their charm and fame which extends far beyond just the borders of India – some even gaining admiration for their work with Hollywood movies.
30 All Time Best Bollywood Actors Names list with Photos:
Male celebrities are famous for many reasons, one being due to their attractive personalities and physique. In this article, I’ll explore the life stories of thirty male celebrities who’ve had a major impact on both popular culture and society as we know it.
1. SRK:
He is known as one of the most talented actors in Bollywood as well, making him one of the few Indians who made their way into the Hindi film industry after being married. He was considered by many to be The King of Bollywood for his excellent and memorable performances over the years. His fans went so far as to call him King Khan. Before entering show business, he appeared in a few TV series. He finally made his debut on the silver screen with Deewana (1992). Afterward, he starred in more than 70 Hindi films and became highly regarded within Indian cinema due to his tremendous contributions; consequently receiving Padma Shri from the Government of India during 2005.
2. Ajay Devgan:
Originally named Vishal Veeru Devgan, he was born on April 2nd. An Indian filmmaker who specializes in directing and producing films from a South Asian cultural space as well as popularly known for his work both in front of the screen and behind it as an actor – he has won two National Awards for his performances. Ajay Devgan began his career at age 7 when cast to play the role of Gulabo’s son; after working under Ambrish Prakash, Shah Rukh Khan (known then only by Rahul) gave him prominent roles in Phool Aur Kaante and Andaaz Apna Apna (as ‘CID’). This helped establish him as one of India’s leading celebrities – celebrating success with sonny Kajol who became his leading lady during this period before they married. Together they share two children Nyasa () and Yug ().
3. Akshay Kumar:
His original name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia and a very famous Indian film actor, martial art artist, and producer. He performed as an actor in more than 125 films according to certain reports (2). It has been estimated that his movies on box office collections have reached US$310 million or INR2000 crore (3), making him the only major Bollywood star still working with success. His interests span from performing stunts to producing dramas. In 2009 he founded Hari Om Entertainment productions (4). Akshay married Twinkle Khanna, daughter of singer-actor Rajesh Khanna and actress Dimple Kapadia. They have two children together – Arav (5) and Nitara (6).
4. Aamir Khan:
Having already achieved the impossible in show business, Aamir Khan set out to make his career personal. One challenge at a time came and went; but one name prevailed. Every aspiring actor would stop at nothing to mimic this perfectionist’s success or emulate such an unparalleled ability for self-growth (cited as 50 Cent). With each new project that came about throughout recent years; this man only proved how he not only made up nicknames for himself, but titles too. This Mister Perfection is oftentimes labeled by colleagues who work with him as the perfect example of what it takes to rise to stardom without fail because they know just how much heart and effort go into those high profile careers that so few accomplish these days.
5. Hrithik Roshan:
Hrithik had always struggled with stuttering as a child. Shy and reclusive most of the time, it wasn’t until his 21st birthday when he was diagnosed with Scoliosis that would change his life forever – but not before breaking free from years of isolation to finally embrace himself as a performer who could do anything – including dance. And so Hrithik became not just an actor or just a dancer; rather he embraced both art forms whole-heartedly and excelled in them both.
Today, Hrithik continues to wow audiences worldwide even though, at 41-years-old, aging has finally caught up with him making him unable to maintain the demanding schedules expected of younger actors. But despite this physical setback, he continues to work without fail because no one can doubt how much energy it takes for someone whose talent is limitless and unending!
6. Saif Ali khan:
Born in 1970, Saif Ali Khan has made his way to fame through Bollywood movies. His first film was under the direction of Yash Chopra with Parampara. He played various roles in many films afterwards and now works as a leading actor. Saif is the son of Mansoor Ali Khan who was a cricketer and a descendant of royalty; therefore he himself carries that legacy within him today. After marrying actress Kareena Kapoor, they live happily together today.
7. Amitabh Bachchan:
One of the most iconic actors in Bollywood history, Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11th, 1942 in Allahabad. Making a name for himself in Hindi cinema during the ’70s as an angry young man, this prolific actor has starred in nearly 180 films spanning 4 decades. Not only known for his acute sense of dance or powerful dialogue delivery (referring to him as Big B), this incredible actor is one that all people consider admirably given his 20+ years experience behind the camera. At around 70 years old now, this icon can still perform with precision and ease – never forgetting about his unmatched legacy left behind either!
8. Salman Khan:
This celebrity may be of Indian descent, but he has made his place in Hollywood thanks to great performances and a number of awards – including eight Filmfare Awards. Nowadays, he might be known as the B town bad boy- however long ago, people recognized his talents as an actor and appreciated it.
One way this has been done through him playing the leading roles in two blockbuster hits –Maine Pyaar Kyon? And Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge—that earned him two filmfare awards for best debutant actor. His successful career spans across over 80 Hindi movies –an accomplishment attained only by few other performers -and allows him to attract attention from Hollywood directors all around world who are eager to cast this hotshot on their upcoming projects!
9. Dharmendra:
This list cannot go on without including one of the most famous people in Hindi Cinema. Known for his masculine appearance and being a strong man both on and off screen, Dharmendra is one of India’s most accomplished actors – even today! Starting out at just 16 years old with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960), he quickly rose to prominence as an iconic single actor in Phool Aur Patthar (1966). After receiving awards for his contribution to cinema, he also married twice – first marriage resulting in two sons named Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, while the second marriage resulted in two daughters named Vijeta and Ajeeta respectively.
10. Abhishek Bachchan:
Abhishek Bachchan has been an influential part of the Indian entertainment industry for over a decade. Apart from being father to Aaradhya, he is one of India’s wealthiest actors and most sought after celebrities worldwide. His career began in 2000 when he starred in Refugee alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Since then, he has amassed three Filmfare Awards and one National Award which was given by the President of India post his performance in Paa (2010).
11. Ranbir Kapoor:
Ranbir, who was born on September 28th 1982 in Mumbai Maharashtra India; is an up-and-coming Bollywood actor who has captured the hearts of many girls throughout the world. His personal life has caught some attention from the media when it comes to girls such as Deepika Padukone who he dated for years even though they didn’t go anywhere. He’s been linked to several others such as Katrina Kaif before she left him for someone else – both actresses were popular ones back then. This doesn’t seem to bother Ranbir very much because he enjoys what he does whether or not people are talking about it – getting awards for it will only make him happier!
12. Rishi Kapoor:
Born in south Mumbai, he is the second child of the film director as well as actor Raj Kapoor. He is considered one of the most handsome and attractive actors in India’s cinema. In his father’s movie Mera Naam Joker, 1970- he acted his father’s role of childhood for him. His debut came about when he was 18 years old from Bobby; which proved to be a success for him. Throughout his career, he continued being an actor until finally settling down with Neetu Singh and having two children, Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.
13. Rajesh Khanna:
Today, he is not with us. However, he will always be ranked in the list of famous celebrities. He is regarded as one of the most appealing and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. This favorite celebrity actor was designated 27 times for this category. Furthermore, he received an award four times throughout his career-the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award-in 2005. Throughout his long career, he acted in over 160 movies.
14. Kunal Kapoor:
This 40-something actor may be famous across the world but it’s his fame in Bollywood that he is most well-known for. Born on October 18th 1977, this star of Indian cinema has won many awards including Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2006 after appearing in Rang De Basanti. He was originally a qualified pilot who had also been flying as one of his favorite hobbies. Currently, he is training for a national rally competition under a former champion driver and racer himself.
15. Vivek Oberoi:
He was born on September 3rd, 1976. Attending Mayo College in Ajmer, he soon caught the eye of NYU’s theater program thanks to his participation in actors’ workshops held in London. But it wasn’t until after finishing his Master’s degree at NY University for Film Drama that he really made a name for himself.
16. Zayed Khan:
He was born on July 5th, 1980 in India. This famous celebrity–best known for his blockbuster film Main Hoon Na — is also a popular Indian actor and producer. His parents are veteran actors of the industry—Sanjay Khan and Zarine Khan–and he’s the youngest among four siblings. One thing you might not know about this celebrity is that he married his longtime girlfriend Mallaika Parekh in 2005 after ten years of dating (their son Zidaan was born that year).
17. Anil Kapoor:
He is arguably one of the most iconic celebrities alive. At an astonishing seventy-six years old, he still manages to compete against many others in terms of attractiveness. Born on Christmas Eve in 1956, this man has had a long and productive career – beginning at the tender age of two years old. Nowadays, he mostly does voice work and produces films occasionally such as Gandhi, My Father from 2007 which received multiple awards including National Film Award for Best Screenplay along with special recognition from various juries.
18. Fardeen Khan:
He was born on March 8, 1974 and is considered a celebrity because of his success in Bollywood. His first role came in 1998 where he played the lead character in Prem Agan. He won the Filmfare Best Debut award which brought him fame. He married Natasha Madhwani who gave birth to their son.
19. Dino Morea:
He was born on December 9th, 1975 in Bangalore; a city renowned for its cultural diversity and progressive ideas. An Actor and Model well-known in India’s entertainment industry – his name is Abhay Deol. His first major film release came alongside Rinke Khanna in Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. Immediately after that, he took lead roles in Raaz, Ssshhh…Rakht ક ્રો ૂ Chakravyuh, Aciddion Factory: Death by Design 2 – which won him international acclaim – followed by Baazi (The Game) which became one of the highest grossing Indian films at the time of its release.
20. Dev Anand:
Late Dev Anand was a multi-talented Indian actor who became well known for his energetic method of dialogue delivery and distinctive head wagging habit. Dev’s lively personality and histrionic tendencies made him the ultimate star in Bollywood films from 1948 onward. For 5 decades, he exhibited many different types of roles – portraying everything from intense love interests to silly caricatures during this time frame. In 2001, India awarded Dev with their highest national honor when they named him Padma Bhushan followed by awarding him the Dadasaheb Phalke Award two years later for Dev’s contributions to movie culture in India before passing away at the age of 88 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
21. Arbaaz Khan:
Brother of Salman Khan is not enough to introduce him because he is also a prominent Indian film producer, actor and director who was born on the fourth of August in Maharashtra. His filmy roots give him an advantage when it comes to being well-recognized for his acting skills. And though this man may play the villainous role well, there are many other awards that he has gotten for his films including the Stardust Awards, IIFA Awards, Apsara Awards Best Villain, Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor, Hottest New Film and Best Movie.
22. John Abraham:
A famous former model, producer, and film actor, John Abraham made a name for himself in India through his work in films such as Dhoom and Jism. At first working as a commercial model for brands like Coca Cola and Sony, before becoming a popular face everywhere from billboards to magazine ads; earning him multiple award nominations including one at the Filmfare Awards for Best Debut – enough to land himself another gig hosting celebrity cricket matches with Shahrukh Khan for Pepsi’s flagship Pepsi! 20-20 World Cup contest. Recently he ventured into business – starting up a production company called John Abraham Entertainment Pvt Ltd., producing projects such as Madras Cafe starring Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu, Naseeruddin Shah amongst others. In recent years he has been romantically linked to Priya Ranjith- they are seen together quite often recently displaying PDA at public events.
23. Arjun Rampal:
What some would call a sizzling Bollywood star, this 41-year-old icon has undoubtedly made his name in the industry. With his good looks and charm, this popular actor has appeared in many roles such as an Indian film producer, TV show host, model or even an ambassador! Yet among all of these titles and accolades one can never forget that this man did not just marry someone but indeed married MEHR JESIA -Miss India! With only 2 daughters to raise together after marriage who could blame him?
24. Prabhu Deva:
An accomplished artiste, Deva has been involved with many different aspects of the entertainment industry including dancing and singing. With over 20 years experience in the film world alone – first as a director, then going on to become an actor and much loved choreographer – this star has seen it all. He has left his mark by winning 2 National Film Awards for Best Choreography, alongside being named India’s ‘Michael Jackson’. His latest love interest, Nayantara can’t keep her hands off him!
25. Mithun Chakraborty:
Gouranga Chakraborty was a well-known actor and entrepreneur who earned three National Film Awards in his career. His first award came when he starred as an artist in Mrigaya, which also won him an Arthouse Drama Award. Known by many as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Chakraborty is often likened to a disco dancer. Today he can be seen on TV screens as a judge for Dance India Dance.
26. Sanjay Dutt:
He is also one other Bollywood icon who can act and produce movies. He’s son of Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt. Still though Dutta has enjoyed major success in different movie types including love stories to comedies, it was the role of gangsters, thugs, police officers in films representing action genres which gained him unmatched respect by fans and Indian film critics alike; he even got called ‘Deadly’ or ‘The-man-that-couldn’t-be killed’.
27. Shahid Kapoor:
Recently, you can see this man starring in movie Haihar and he takes on the leading role of the film. It promises to be an amazing one too! He is referred to as the ‘cutest man alive’ because he was born in Delhi on February 25th, 1981. Shahid made his debut by doing commercials and advertisements which accumulated up to music videos. In 2003, when he acted in his first movie Ishq Vishk, Shahid received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. During his time with Kareena Kapoor (his ex-girlfriend), Shahid was getting tons of attention from all over the world.
28. Ayushmann Khurrana:
Now, he is one of the youngest actors in this list. At just 29 years old, Indian actor, Ayushmann Khurrana has already done so much! He currently anchors television shows, sings and even presents! His debut film sure did wonders for his career; while also making him a household name back in 2012 when it became a massive box office success.
29. Naseeruddin Shah:
He is an Indian star who can’t be forgotten, widely known as the most iconic film and stage actor. This man is widely seen to be one of India’s best actors working in parallel cinema. He has received many prizes during his illustrious career – including 3 National Film Awards, 3 Filmfare awards for Best Actor along with being honoured at the Venice Film Festival. His prolific achievements haven’t gone unnoticed by the Government of India who awarded him both Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for all he did for Indian Cinema. With 2 children from his second marriage – Vivaan and Imaad – he continues to make us proud no matter what he does.
30. Armaan Verma:
At age 16, Armaan Verma became one of the youngest ever Indian child actors to break into Bollywood when he made his debut in 2011′s hit film Ra.One playing the son of a game designer alongside major stars including Kareena Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan and Arjun Rampal. You now have an idea about thirty well-known Indian actors who managed to maintain their fame through hard work. Let us know in the comments if you would like to recommend another name for this list of prominent male celebrities – we will consider it for next update.
