10 Most Underrated Male Supporting Actors of Bollywood

Mostly the main leads of the movies get all the recognition and spotlight.

And we forget to appreciate the supporting stars.

Supporting stars are an important element in any movie as they make a movie a wholesome entertaining affair.

There’s horde of underrated male supporting actors in the Bollywood industry who need extra praise for their performances.

Let’s have a look at some of them.

1. Anand Tiwari

He has showcased his acting chops in the movies like Go Goa Gone, Udaan, Aisha and Kites. He enthralled the audience with his latest outing Byomkesh Bakshi.

2. Manu Rishi

Manu Rishi is seen in many movies as a side kick. He is especially known for his role in Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as Bangali. He gave stupendous performances in movies like Phas Gaya Re Obama and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Many do not know that he is an actor, director, script, song and dialogue writer as well.

3. Ranvir Shorey

Ranvir Shorey has delivered outstanding performance in supporting role for movies like Pyar ke Side Effect, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Aaja Nachle and Mithya to name a few. This talented actor deserves more fame and applause.

4. Pawan Malhotra

Pawan Malhotra, who has acted in many movies in a supporting role, unquestionably deserves more recognition. He acted in movies like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Jab We Met, Black Friday and several others.

5. Jimmy Shergil

He is one of the most gifted actors in the Bollywood but still he has not got his due recognition. He has acted commendably in movies like Munna bhai, HumTum, A Wednesday, Tanu weds Manu and Special Chhabis.

6. Yashpal Sharma

We have to appreciate his terrific performances in the movies like Gangajal, Rowdy Rathore, Arakshan to name a few.

7. Atul Kulkarni

Atul Kulkarni is another gifted actor. His acting in movies like Chandani Bar, Page 3, Rang De Basanti can give any actor a run for their money.

8. Javed Jaffery

Javed Jaffery’s great comic and acting skills is commendable. He never failed to enthrall the audience  even by playing the side roles.

9. Deepak Dobriyal

Deepak Dobriyal is another under appreciated supporting actor. He has displayed his impeccable acting skills in the movies Shaurya, Maqbool, Omkara, Dabbang 2, Tanu Weds Manu to name a few.

10. Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub

He is best known for his role as Dhanush’s best friend Murari in Ranjhana. Many do not know he has acted in many movies as a side kick. Some of them are Jannat 2, Shahid, Tanu Weds Manu 2, Phantom and All Is Well to name a few.

Who is your favourite side kick and their movie characters? Let us know in the comments below.