Honestly, Bollywood would be a total snooze-fest without its character actors or as they say side actors. I mean, sure, the heroes look good on a poster, but who’s actually stealing the show? It’s always those so-called “side” actors. They’re the ones cracking you up or breaking your heart, sometimes in the same dang scene. And lately 2025’s no exception, these folks aren’t just hanging around in the background. Nah, they’re running the whole show half the time, making the leads look like cardboard cutouts with better hair. So, yeah, here’s my list of the top 10 side actors who keep proving that “supporting” just means “secretly the best.”
1. Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal is an absolute legend. You toss him any role side actor, villain, confused uncle, he just owns it. Honestly, who can even think about Hera Pheri without picturing Baburao’s goofy glasses and that “Utha le re baba” line? Comedy gold. And it’s not just the funny stuff, either. He slides into drama or satire like it’s nothing, just totally upstaging the so-called “main” actors. He’s like the secret ingredient that makes every movie way better than it has any right to be.
2. Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi just sneaks up and steals every damn scene, doesn’t he? He is like a masterclass in “less is more.” You watch him as Sultan in Gangs of Wasseypur chill as ice, but you know he’s got danger bubbling under the surface. Then boom, he’s this no-nonsense, hilarious lawyer in Bareilly Ki Barfi, and you’re like, “How does he do that?” Dude barely says much half the time, but honestly, he leaves the stars in the dust. It’s wild he doesn’t even need the spotlight, he just quietly owns it.
3. Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi’s got that comedy thing down to an art. Dude just strolls on screen, cracks a grin, and boom steals the whole dang show. Circuit in Munna Bhai was a legendary character played by him. Doesn’t matter if it’s some goofy flick or a serious role, he just has this wild knack for grabbing your attention. Honestly, half the time he’s more fun to watch than whoever’s supposed to be the star.
4. Saurabh Shukla
Saurabh Shukla is that guy just eats up every scene he’s in. Doesn’t matter if he’s there for two minutes or twenty, you remember him. His face? Like, every emotion just splashes across it. And the way he throws a line? Sharp enough to cut glass. Judge Tripathi in Jolly LLB? Absolute legend. Shukla’s got this wild talent for making “supporting” characters feel like the main event.
5. Boman Irani
Boman Irani just owns every scene he walks into. Dr. Asthana in Munna Bhai MBBS? Total riot , cracking you up one moment, then suddenly making you nervous with that creepy laugh. And don’t even get me started on Virus from 3 Idiots. You kinda hate him, but you’re glued to the screen whenever he pops up. His timing’s sharp as hell, and he slips between comedy and drama like he’s flipping a switch. Dude’s a scene-stealer, plain and simple.
6. Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav, man, that guy’s a living meme factory. Remember him in Chup Chup Ke or Bhool Bhulaiyaa? Absolute chaos, in the best way. Lead actors might get the posters, but Rajpal’s the one you’re quoting with your friends years later. Honestly, Bollywood without him would be like pizza with no cheese.
7. Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz just nails it every time, doesn’t he? He barely has to raise an eyebrow and suddenly the whole scene is his. That “Kauwa Biryani” bit in Run? Legendary. Nobody’s forgetting that anytime soon. And don’t even get me started on his roles in Delhi Belly or Gully Boy the guy slips into characters like it’s no big deal, making everyone else look like they’re trying too hard.
8. Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not just acting, he’s out here living every role like he’s got skin in the game. Seriously, remember him as Faizal in Gangs of Wasseypur? Dude was electric. And then he just flips the switch and becomes this totally lovable, low-key reporter in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. It’s wild. Somehow, even when he’s not the main dude, he just steals the damn spotlight. Like, put him next to any megastar and, nine times outta ten, you’re watching Nawaz. That’s some real magic.
9. Kumud Mishra
Kumud Mishra guy can seriously act and fit into any role. He doesn’t need to chew scenery or shout to grab your attention; he just sort of sneaks up and owns the scene. Remember him in Thappad, playing the dad? Totally nailed it. Or in Article 15, rocking that whole honest cop vibe? Dude’s got this real, no-nonsense presence like he’s not even trying, but you can’t help but watch him. Honestly, sometimes his quiet moments stick with you way longer than the so-called “stars.”
10. Deepak Dobriyal
Deepak Dobriyal is a total chameleon. He just slips into every part like he was born for it,doesn’t matter if he’s the hilarious Pappi Ji in Tanu Weds Manu or tugging at your heartstrings in Hindi Medium or Omkara. His comic timing? Unreal.
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