Most Underrated Actors In Bollywood

Published: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 15:09 [IST]

Often, Bollywood is only recognised by hit stars like Khans and Kapoors. However, there are many other actors who have wooed us, entertained us and given justice to their roles in movies with their brilliant acting. However, they are underrated and not considered worth!

For example, Jimmy Shergill is one of the underrated Bollywood actors who has very good acting skills. However, her series of flops in the beginning of career has got him into this list. If you see Jimmy Shergill's acting in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster series, you can make out what talent this handsome actor has got!

Another most underrated actor of Bollywood is Shahid Kapoor. He too had a very weak career in the beginning, but the actor has proved himself by giving breathtaking performances in movies like Kaminey, Jab We Met, Vivah and R...Rajkumar.

There are many other Bollywood actors who have been considered underrated and not preferred as popular as the Khans and Kapoors. However, these underrated Bollywood actors have the caliber to become successful stars in Bollywood. Here is a list. Take a look. If you have more names to add to the list, do drop your comments below.

Most Underrated Bollywood Actors:

Shahid Kapoor

The son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Nilima Azim, Shahid has acting in his blood. However, his wrong movie choices affected his image in the industry. However, the actor came back with a bang in Vivah and then followed a series of hits!

Jimmy Shergill

Jimmy started his career with critically acclaimed, Maachis. He has worked in big banners like Mohabbatein, Munna Bhai, Lage Raho Munnabhai, A Wednesday, My Name is Khan, Tanu Weds Manu, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster and Special 26 to name a few.

Kunal Khemu

Kunal has shown that he is a perfect entertainer who can also play serious roles. Be it Go Goa Gone, Golmaal 3 or Kalyug, Kunal has shown that he can play a variety of roles with perfection.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin is the same guy who was seen in Munnabhai MMBS as a pickpocketer. The very small role that time was a miss. However, he debuted with hit films like Gangs of Wasseypur 1 and 2. He prefers off beat films and stays away from the commercial movies which is his specialty.

Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona is one of the talented actresses of Bollywood who is often underrated due to her movie picks. Daughter of noted film maker Aparna Sen, Konkona started her career as a child actor in 1983 with the film Indira. Her unconventional roles have also kept her in a different view among audience.

Akshay Khanna

Akshay has entertained us and also thrilled in movies like Hungama and Race respectively. However, the youngest son of Vinod Khanna is often considered an underrated actor, thanks to his movie choices.

Sharman Joshi

He has always played the role of an supporting actor. But the 3 Idiots star has the caliber to make the role on-screen look all the more perfect. Be it a serious or funny role, Sharman plays it all well!

Neil Nitin Mukesh

Neil who is the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh made his Bollywood debut with Johnny Gaddaar in 2007. After his next 2 films namely New York and Jail, Neil picked up some wrong movies like Lafangey Parindey, 7 Khoon Maaf, David, Shortcut Romeo and 3G.