List of famous film actors and actresses from India, listed by their popularity with photos when available. India has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Indian screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of India and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
Dr Divakar and Kalabhavan Mani are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Indian actors?" and "Which movies stars are from India?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of India in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Indian film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.Om Puri
Age: 70Films Acted In: Gandhi, Charlie Wilson's War, The Ghost and the Darkness, Wolf, Hey Ram
Birthplace: India, Ambala
Nationality: India
Height: 1.78
Children: Ishaan Puri
Om Prakash Puri, (18 October 1950 – 6 January 2017) was an Indian actor who appeared in... more on WikipediaAishwarya Rai Bachchan
Age: 46Films Acted In: Devdas, Bride and Prejudice, The Pink Panther 2, Dhoom 2, I Have Found It
Birthplace: Mangalore, India
Nationality: India
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Krishnaraj Rai, Brindya Rai
Children: Aaradhya Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai (born 1 November 1973), also known by her married name Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,... more on WikipediaSalman Khan
Age: 55Films Acted In: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Birthplace: Indore, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.74
Parents: Salim Khan, Sushila Charak
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (pronounced [səlˈmaːn ˈxaːn]; born 27 December 1965) is an... more on WikipediaNassar
Age: 61Films Acted In: Bombay, Vishwaroopam, Vettai, Hey Ram, Saguni
Birthplace: Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, main campus, Kanchipuram district, Eurasia, India
Nationality: India
Parents: Mehaboob Basha, Mumtaz Beghum
Nassar (Arabic: نصار), is an Arabic surname. It means Helper, Protector, Supporter,... more on WikipediaAli
Age: 52Films Acted In: Fitting Master, Chintakayala Ravi, Jalsa, Varudu, Settai
Birthplace: India, Rajahmundry
Nationality: India
Parents: Mohammed Basha, Zaitun Bibi
Children: Mohd. Fathima Rameezun, Zuveria Meethi, Mohd Abdul Subhan
Ali (born 10 October, 1970) is an Indian actor and TV presenter who works predominantly in... more on WikipediaMohanlal
Age: 60Films Acted In: Kireedam, Thoovanathumbikal, The Ornate Lock, Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal, Kaalapani
Birthplace: Pathanamthitta, India, Elanthoor
Nationality: India
Height: 1.72
Parents: Vishwanathan Nair, Santhakumari
Children: Vismaya, Pranav Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), better known as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor,... more on WikipediaIftekhar
Dec. at 75 (1920-1995)Films Acted In: Raja Rani, Sholay, Deewaar, Karm, Ishq Ishq Ishq
Birthplace: Sialkot, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Sayaddana Iftekhar Ahmed Shareef, often mononymously credited as Iftekhar, (22 February 1920 –... more on Wikipedia
Jagathi Sreekumar
Age: 68Films Acted In: Kireedam, Thoovanathumbikal, Thanmathra, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, Kilukkam
Birthplace: Jagathy
Nationality: India
Parents: Prasanna Achary, Jagathy N. K. Achary
Children: Parvathi Sreekumar, Rajkumar Sreekumar, SreeLakshmi Sreekumar
Sreekumar PK, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, or simply Jagathy, is an... more on WikipediaFarida Jalal
Age: 70Films Acted In: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Bobby, The Chess Players, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Birthplace: New Delhi, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.55
Children: Yaseen Jalal
Farida Jalal (born 14 March 1949) is an Indian actress. In a film career spanning almost fifty... more on WikipediaHelen
Age: 81Films Acted In: Sholay, China Town, Mohabbatein, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Shaan
Birthplace: Myanmar, Yangon
Nationality: India, Myanmar
Parents: Jairag
Children: Arpita Khan
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born Helen Ann Richardson on 21 November 1938), popularly known as... more on WikipediaAbhishek Bachchan
Age: 44Films Acted In: Like Stars on Earth, Om Shanti Om, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Dhoom 2, Hum Tum
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.85
Parents: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan
Children: Aaradhya Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976) is an Indian film actor and film producer known for... more on WikipediaMammootty
Age: 66Films Acted In: Thaniyavarthanam, Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha, Anubhavangal Paalichakal, Thalapathi, I Have Found It
Birthplace: Chempu, India
Nationality: India
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Fatima Panaparambil, Ismail Panaparambil
Children: Dulquer Salmaan, Kutty Surumi
Muhammad Kutty Paniparambil Ismail (born 7 September 1951), better known by his stage name... more on WikipediaRanjeet
Age: 69Films Acted In: Aap Ki Kasam, Bunty Aur Babli, Karan Arjun, Koyla, Chhailla Babu
Birthplace: India, Jandiala Guru
Nationality: India
Children: Divyanka Bedi
Gopal Bedi (popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet; born 12 November 1942) is an actor in... more on WikipediaKamal Haasan
Age: 65Films Acted In: Vishwaroopam, Hey Ram, Indian, Moondram Pirai, Nayakan
Birthplace: Paramakudi, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.65
Parents: D. Srinivasan, Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
Children: Shruti Haasan, Akshara haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, dancer, film director, screenwriter, producer, playback... more on WikipediaRajesh Khanna
Dec. at 70 (1942-2012)Films Acted In: Raja Rani, Om Shanti Om, Anand, Namak Haraam, Vijay
Birthplace: India, Amritsar
Nationality: India
Height: 1.75
Parents: Lala Hiranand, Chunni Lal Khanna, Chandrani Khanna, Leela Wati Khanna
Children: Rinke Khanna, Twinkle Khanna
Rajesh Khanna (pronounced [rɑːˈdʒeːʃ kʰənˈnə], pronunciation , born Jatin Khanna (29 December... more on WikipediaSharat Saxena
Age: 69Films Acted In: Gunaa, Krrish, Kaala Patthar, Fanaa, Bodyguard
Birthplace: India, Satna
Nationality: India
Height: 1.77
Children: Vishal Saxena, Veera Saxena
Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor working in Bollywood films. He has also... more on WikipediaAsit Sen
Dec. at 79 (1922-2001)Films Acted In: Raja Rani, Anand, Do Raaste, Ajnabee, Anuraag
Birthplace: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality: Bangladesh, India
Children: Sujit Sen
Asit Sen (24 September 1922 – 25 August 2001) was a Bengali Indian film director,... more on WikipediaNaseeruddin Shah
Age: 69Films Acted In: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Monsoon Wedding, Hey Ram, A Wednesday!, Krrish
Birthplace: Barabanki city, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.78
Children: Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, Vivaan Shah
Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1949) is an Indian film and stage actor and director in the... more on WikipediaShashi Kapoor
Age: 82Films Acted In: Siddhartha, Deewaar, Silsila, Kaala Patthar, Trishul
Birthplace: India, Kolkata
Nationality: India
Height: 1.8
Parents: Prithviraj Kapoor, Ramsarni Mehra Kapoor
Children: Sanjana Kapoor, Karan Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor
Shashi Kapoor (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor... more on WikipediaJackie Shroff
Age: 59Films Acted In: Devdas, Lajja, Mission Kashmir, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Heera Panna
Birthplace: Udgir, India
Nationality: India
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Rita Shroff, Kakubhai Shroff
Children: Tiger Shroff, Krishna Shroff
Jai Kishan Kakubhai "Jackie" Shroff (born 1 February 1957) is an Indian actor. He has been in... more on WikipediaRajendra Nath
Dec. at 77 (1931-2008)Films Acted In: The Train, Baharon Ke Sapne, Babu, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Birthplace: Peshawar, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Rajendra Nath Malhotra (8 June 1931 − 13 February 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian in... more on WikipediaRajnikanth
Age: 69Films Acted In: Sivaji, Thalapathi, Chandramukhi, 16 Vayathinile, Thillu Mullu
Birthplace: Bangalore, India
Nationality: India
Height: 5'8"
Parents: Ramoji Rao Gaekwad, Jijabai
Children: Aishwarya R. Dhanush, Soundarya R. Ashwin
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born 12 December 1950), known by his mononymous stage name Rajinikanth,... more on WikipediaHrithik Roshan
Age: 45Films Acted In: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Dhoom 2, Koi... Mil Gaya, Jodhaa Akbar, Krrish
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Nationality: India
Height: 1.82
Parents: Rakesh Roshan, Pinky Roshan
Children: Hridhaan Roshan, Hrehaan Roshan
Hrithik Roshan (English: , born 10 January 1974) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood... more on WikipediaAshish Vidyarthi
Age: 57Films Acted In: Ghilli, Kanthaswamy, Thiruthani, Aaru, Bheemaa
Birthplace: India, Hyderabad
Nationality: India
Parents: Reba Vidyarthi, Govind Vidyarthi
Children: Arth Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi (born 19 June 1962) is an Indian film actor and motivational speaker, known... more on Wikipedia
