Bollywood or Hindi Film Industry is a Hindi language based-industry based in Mumbai. The first feature film in Bollywood was Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke.
Bollywood has given the opportunity to talented people to work and show their talents to the world through the cinema. Many Bollywood actors are not only renowned in our country but throughout the globe for their contribution to the cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqi, Manoj Bajpayee, and Nana Patekar showed the young generation that with talent and no guru, they can also enter the industry and win over millions of hearts.
Here is the list of one of the top Bollywood actors.
In this guide, we ranked and reviewed the 17+ best bollywood hero name, along with our top 3 choices, so that you can pick the best one for you.
Shah Rukh Khan
(Best for Romance King )
Overall Rating: 5/5
Also known as SRK or King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1969 in New Delhi.
His debut role was in a serial telecasted on Doordarshan named Army (1988-1990).
Hritik Roshan
(Best for Greek God)
Overall Rating: 5/5
Also known as the Greek God of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan was born on 10 January 1974 in Mumbai.
His debut movie was Kaho Naa Pyaar hai (2000).
Irrfan Khan
(Best for acclaimed actors )
Overall Rating: 5/5
He was one of the internationally acclaimed actors who was born on 7 January 1967. He acted in around 97 Bollywood movies including Qissa, Kai Po Che, The Warrior, 7 Khoon Maaf, Life in a Metro, Haider, Madaari, etc
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1. Aamir Khan
Also known as Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, Amir Khan was born on March 14, 1965.
His debut movie as a lead actor was Qayamat se Qayamat tak (1988).
He has acted in around 50 movies including Lagaan, Fanaa, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini, Andaz Apna Apna, 3 idiots, talaash, Dhoom 3, PK, Dangal, Secret Superstar, etc.
Aamir Khan charges an average of 80 crore INR per movie. Along with this, he has a 75% share of the profit in some of his movies.
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2. Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn (Vishal Veeru Devgan) was born on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi. His debut movie was Phool aur Kaante (1991).
He has played the role of hero in around 124 movies including Bhuj, Golmaal Series, Singham, Tanhaji, Raid, Omkara, Gangajal, Deewane, Hum Dil de chuke Sanam, Drishyam, Rajneeti, etc.
Ajay Devgn charges around a 35 crore fee for every movie. 75 was awarded his first national award for the political movie named Zakhm.
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3. Shah Rukh Khan
Also known as SRK or King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1969 in New Delhi.
His debut role was in a serial telecasted on Doordarshan named Army (1988-1990).
SRK has worked in around 110 movies including Kuch Kuch Hota hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Dilwale Dulhaniya le jaayenge, Mohabbatein, Raees, Om Shanti Om, Chak de India, Devdas, Main Hoon Na, etc.
He charges around 120 crores per movie along with 60% of the profit.
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4. Irrfan Khan
He was one of the internationally acclaimed actors who was born on 7 January 1967.
He acted in around 97 Bollywood movies including Qissa, Kai Po Che, The Warrior, 7 Khoon Maaf, Life in a Metro, Haider, Madaari, Paan Singh Tomar, Hindi Medium, English Medium, etc.
Many of his Hollywood projects include Jurassic Park, Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire, Inferno, etc.
He used to charge fees of around 15 crores for each movie. He died as a result of a neuroendocrine tumor on 29 April 2020.
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5. Hrithik Roshan
Also known as the Greek God of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan was born on 10 January 1974 in Mumbai.
His debut movie was Kaho Naa Pyaar hai (2000).
He has worked in nearly 36 movies including Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Mission Kashmir, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Main Prem ki Deewani Hoon, Koi Mil Gya, Lakshya, Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Agneepath, Krrish, etc.
Hritik charges around 75 crores for each movie along with a 50% share in profit.
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6. Naseeruddin Shah
He was born on 20 July 1950 in Barabanki near Lucknow city.
His debut movie was Nishant, released in 1975.
Naseeruddin Shah has acted in around 163 movies including A Wednesday, Umaro Jaan, Dedh Ishqiya, 7 Khoon Maaf, Aakrosh, Aaiyari, The girl in the yellow boots, Krrish, Maqbool, Mohra, Tridev, Night's end, etc.
He charges around 15 crores for every movie. He has been awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian cinema.
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7. Akshay Kumar
Also known as Khiladi Kumar, Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967.
He is one of the highest-paid actors and charges around 100-110 crores. Akshay's debut movie was Saugandh, released in 1991.
To this date, Akshay Kumar has worked in more than 130 movies with the popular ones like Bell Bottom, Bhool Bhulaiya, Sooryavanshi, Airlift, Good Newwz, etc.
He has worked in many movies with social messages like Toilet, mission Mangal, Padman, etc.
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8. Salman Khan
Also known as Bhaijaan, Sultan, and Bhai, Salman Khan was born on 27 December 1969.
He charges around a 100 crore fee for every movie along with 60% of the profit.
His debut movie was Biwi ho to Aisi (1988) in which he played a brief role. He has acted in around 127 movies to date.
Some of his best movies are Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijan, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Andaz Apna Apna, Judwaa, Tere Naam, Biwi No 1, Baghban, etc.
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9. Manoj Bajpayee
He was born on 23 April 1969 in Belwa.
Manoj Bajpayee has worked in nearly 65 movies including Gangs of Wasseypur, Special 26, Pinjar, Veer-Zara, Satyagraha, Satyamev Jayate, Sarkar, Satya, Tevar, Aligarh, Chakravyuha, Zubeidaa, Shool, Mrs. Serial Killer, etc.
He focused usually on dramatics during college.
He has been awarded Padma Shri in 2019, six Filmfare Awards, three national awards, and two Asia Pacific screen awards. He charges around 5-6 crore per movie.
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10. Anupam Kher
He was born on 7 March 1955 in Shimla. Anupam Kher has been acclaimed not only in Bollywood but also Hollywood for his work.
He has received 2 national awards and 3 Filmfare awards. Anupam Kher has worked in nearly 168 movies including Kashmir files, Yeh Mera India, A Wednesday, Refugee ,Special 26, Indu Sarkar, M.S. Dhoni: The untold story, Baby, Dilwale Dulhaniya le jaayenge, Saaransh, Raam Lakhan.
He earns around 30 crores per year and charges 1-2 crores for a movie
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11. Ranveer Singh
He was born on 6 July 1985 in Mumbai. Ranveer Singh has been awarded 4 Filmfare awards and is amongst the top highest-paid actors in Bollywood.
His debut movie was Band Baaja Baaraat released in 2010.
He has worked in nearly 20 movies including Band Baaja Baraat, Baajirav Mastani, Lootera, Goliyon ki rasleela: Ram-Leela, Gunday, Dil Dhadakne do, Padmavat, Befikre, 83, Simmba, Finding Fanny, etc.
He charges around 50 crores per movie.
12.Ranbir Kapoor
Son of late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor was born on 28 September 1982 in Mumbai.
His debut movie, Sawariya was released in 2007.
He has worked in nearly 24 movies including Rockstar, Wake up Sid, Tamasha, Yeh Jawaani hai deewani, Sanju, Jagga Jasoos, Barfi, Ae Dil hai mushkil, Raajneeti, Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani, Bombay Talkies, etc.
He charges around 70 crores per movie. He has won 6 Filmfare as well as International Indian Film Academy awards.
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13. Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Coming from a poor family, Nawazuddin has added stars to Indian cinema.
He was born on 19 May 1974 in Budhana, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.).
He has worked in nearly 63 movies including Raghav 2.0, Bajrangi Bhaijaan Kick, Gangs of Wasseypur 2, Manjhi, Thackrey, Manto, Munna Micheal, Mom, No land's man, Paan Singh Tomar, Badlapur, etc.
Nawaz charges around 5-6 crore per movie. He has won International Film Academy Award and the National award.
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14. Kay Kay Menon
He was born on 2 October 1966 in Kerala. Kay Kay Menon debuted in Bollywood in 1995 with the movie titled Naseem.
He has worked as a hero and anti-hero in nearly 60 movies including Ghazi Attack, Shaurya, Gulaal, Haider, Life in a Metro, Black Friday, Baby, Sarkar, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Deewar, Bhopal Express, etc.
He charges around 20 crores for each movie. He has been awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award, IIFA Award, and Filmfare award.
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15. Saif Ali Khan
Also known as Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan was born on 16 August 1970 in New Delhi.
His debut movie titled Aashiq Awara was released in 1993.
He has worked in 71 movies including Love Aaj Kal, Bunty Aur Babli, Tanhaji, Kal ho naa ho, Dil Chahta Hai, Race, Go Goa Gone, Kurbaan, Hum Saath Saath hai, Parineeta, Omkara, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, etc.
He charges around 15-20 crore per movie. He has won one National film award and 7 Filmfare Awards.
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16. Rishi Kapoor
Lovingly called Chintoo by his family, Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952.
He died on 30 April 2020 as a result of leukemia. He was one of the most loved and renowned actors in Bollywood.
He has worked in nearly 180 movies including Bobby, Mera Naam Joker, Karz, Nagina, Bol Radha Bol, Kapoor & Sons, Amar Akbar Anthony, Heena, Nageena, Saagar, Love Aaj Kal, Jab Tak Hain Jaan, etc.
He charged around 2 crores per movie. He has won 5 Filmfare, one national, and 2 Zee Cine Awards.
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17. Anil Kapoor
Known for his charming and youthful personality at this age, Anil Kapoor was born on 24 December 1956 in Chembur, Mumbai.
He has worked in nearly 127 movies including Mr. India, Laadla, Judaai, Ram Lakhan, Slumdog Millionaire, Nayak, Tezab, Loafer, Rishtey, Lamhe, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Andaz, Dil Dhadakne Do, Race 3, Parinda, etc.
He has won around 60 awards including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and Zee Cine Awards. He charges around 5-6 crore per movie.
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18. Nana Patekar
Also known for his serious personality but humble nature, Nana Patekar was born on 1 January 1951 in Mumbai.
His debut movie was Gaman, released in 1978.
He has worked in nearly 80 movies including Tiranga, Krantiveer, Shakti: The Power, Welcome, The attacks of 26/11, Rajneeti, Bhoot, Kaala, Welcome back, etc.
Nana Patekar charges around 4-5 crore per movie. He has been rewarded with the fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri.
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19. Om Puri
He was a well-acclaimed Indian actor born on 18 October 1950
He has been awarded Padma Shri, National Award, and Filmfare award.
He acted in nearly 100 movies including Dev, Ghayal, Ardh Satya, The crossing, Maqbool, Agneepath, A Death in the Gunj, Don, Dabangg, Aakrosh, Gupt, Chup Chup Ke, Malamal Weekly, etc.
He also acted in many Hollywood movies including East is East, West is West, City of Joy, Wolf, etc. He charged around 20-25 lakh per movie.
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Conclusion
Bollywood or Bombay cinema has a history of around 110 years. All these Bollywood actors had amazing acting skills, headstrong vision, dedication, and perseverance to reach those heights.
They have not only been the part of the making of the best cinema but helped it to reach remote areas.
Many movies contained social messages to bring about reforms and many were based on entertainment to give the audience relief from hectic life.
It is truly said that actors have larger-than-life appeal on the big screens but that is the result of their constant hard work and acting skills.
These actors have been working mainly with the purpose of entertaining the audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is the No 1 actor in Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan aka Badshah aka SRK is the No 1 actor in Bollywood. He has worked in more than 100 Bollywood movies and received 14 Filmfare Awards.
Q2.
Who are the top 10 actors in Bollywood?
The top 10 actors of Bollywood are:
His stardom is not only restricted in India but throughout the world. This is the reason he is referred to as the King of Bollywood
1. Shah Rukh Khan
2. Salman Khan
3. Akshay Kumar
4. Aamir Khan
5. Amitabh Bachchan
6. Ajay Devgn
7. Ranveer Singh
8. Ranbir Kapoor
9. Hritik Roshan
10. Saif Ali Khan
Q3.
Who is the richest actor in India?
Shah Rukh Khan is the richest actor in India with a gross income of around $600 million. Badshah of Bollywood has worked in more than 100 movies.
He charges around 120 crores per movie with a 60% profit share. He is also the owner of Red Chillies Entertainment (Production company) and the IPL cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
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