June 18 : There is something entirely engaging about actors who steal the show as underdog characters at the heart of the plot. And Bollywood has gifted us with actors who’ve established themselves as scene–stealers with performances the audiences couldn’t stop talking about.
Jim Sarbh – Padmaavat
Actor so good you can’t miss when he’s on-screen! Jim Sarbh served a critically acclaimed performance as Malik Kafur in Padmaavat, the loyal slave-general and advisor to Alauddin Khilji, played by Ranveer Singh. The actor brought a mix of complexity, submissiveness and ferocity so real that it became one of the film’s highlights.
Abhishek Banerjee – Stree
Stree franchise seems incomplete without the unforgettable Jana, played by Abhishek Banerjee. The actor stepped into the role with flamboyancy, quirk and innocence so real that it connected with the audience each time he was on-screen. His friendship, protectiveness, or the time he gets possessed – Banerjee brings a unique display of versatility in each frame.
Jaideep Ahlawat – Gangs of Wasseypur
Jaideep Ahlawat delivered a breakout performance in the cult classic, Gangs of Wasseypur. As Shahid Khan, the patriarch of the Khan family, Ahlawat brought a sense of maturity and rugged shade that made Shahid Khan more believable, becoming the catalyst for starting the multi-generational blood feud!
Aparshakti Khurana Dhoka: Round D Corner
Aparshakti Khurana surprised audiences with one of his most intense performances in Dhokha: Round D Corner. Stepping away from his usual comic roles, he portrayed Haq Riyaz Gul, a complex and unpredictable character that added layers of suspense to the film. His powerful screen presence, convincing Kashmiri accent, and ability to balance vulnerability with menace made the role stand out.
Danish Pandor – Dhurandhar & Dhurandhar The Revenge
Danish Pandor served a scene-stealing performance in the magnum opus Dhurandhar & Dhurandhar The Revenge. His character Uzair Baloch became a social media sensation for all the right reasons, such that the audience still remembers him as the ‘footballer’ Uzair Baloch!