Bollywood Actors Who Are Still Acting For The 'Classes' And Not The 'Masses'

COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the course of Indian cinema. The rise and fall of actors is quite evident from the latest releases. Though there are evergreen actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and others who are trying hard to be in the race, we can't deny that actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, Rajkummar Rao, and others have been overshadowed by the popularity of aforementioned.

NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI

He was always around, but no one noticed the outstanding actor with unusual appearance until Gangs of Wasseypur. His performance as mobster Faizal Khan in the film catapulted him to stardom. Nawaz has established himself as one of the brilliant actors with his unique choices of movies.

Manjhi Was A Win-Win

Nawaz's 2015 movie Manjhi, which is touted as one of the best contributions to the Indian cinema, had the nation talking after its release. The inspiring narrative, the powerful love story and hard-hitting performances by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte make for a wonderful cinematic experience.

Special Shoutout To Nawazuddin In Bajrangi Bhaijaan

In Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Nawazuddin played the character of a field reporter called Chand Nawab. The role has been a turning point in the actor's career. Nawazuddin was one of the few actors in Indian film history who could hold a frame, opposite the megastar of Bollywood, Salman Khan.

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RADHIKA APTE

Radhika Apte is a strong lady in real life who believes in her abilities and has accomplished her goals. She is one of the true diamonds in the business because of her sincere and diligent efforts.

Unstoppable After Badlapur

Her audacious act in Badlapur sparked much attention. However, she did not limit herself to playing in "bold" moments, as she also showcased her acting prowess in a number of other films. Her films "Parched" and "Phobia" worked wonders for her in 2016. She made her debut in Hollywood in the 2018 movie "The Wedding Guest" with Dev Patel.

Radhika Apte- An International Star

Her Netflix series Ghoul was a complete win win. Radhika was nominate das the Best Actress at the International Emmy Awards for her work in Lust Stories, thereby making her an International star.

RAJKUMAR RAO

With his choice to engage in commercial films with deep content, Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao has gone a long way. It is the lighter films like Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, Ludo, and the recently released Badhaai Do that show how nuanced this 37-year-old actor is. How can one ignore his intense powerhouse performances in author-backed roles in Trapped, Omerta, Newton, and Shahid?

National Awardee Was Never Afraid To Be Overshadowed

One of his most enduring performances was his part in Queen as the ultimate douchebag lover. Even after winning a National Award, it was still uncommon to see an actor take on such a role in a film with a female lead.