15 Brilliant Actors Who Are Famous By The Characters They Have Played

Many well-known, popular, and well-recognized Bollywood actors have led the industry for years. At the same time, numerous stars ruled the glam industry and are popular amongst the Indian audiences, some of who, despite being in the industry for years, is still not recognized by their actual name. Despite being immensely talented, they are just known by the names of characters they have played.

So, let’s have a look at the real names of some of the classic yet talented actors of the industry:

1. Anang Desai

Another popular face of Indian television can be found in the sitcom Khichdi. He played the role of Babuji in that sitcom. In addition, the actor appeared in a short film in the movie Baghban.

2. Ketki Dave

She was part of the popular daily soap opera series, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Following her performance in the serial, she appeared in several movies and serials.

The actress also made a brief appearance in the Bollywood movie Aamdani Athanai Kharcha Rupaiya. Her real name is still unknown to many, despite her appearance in over 75 Gujarati films.

3. Deven Bhojani

“Kuch bhi karo, bas Dushyant ko gaget kharab hone ka mat btana!!”

This rule was the lifeline in the Sarabhai family. Although his character of Dushyant in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is one of his best-known roles, it was also one of his most beloved characters.

4. Sudesh Berry

Popular for his work in the Bollywood film Border, the actor Sudesh Berry has given some of the classic performances in various other films. Despite being a part of some classics like Mahabharat, Kashish and Suraag, he couldn’t shine bright in the industry.

5. Vrajesh Hirjee

Do you remember his classic tattoo of a giant snake on his body in the Golmaal films? Well, this classic actor was truly loved for his performance in this film; however, his real name remains a mystery for many. Vrajesh Hirjee is his name.

His notable works include his performance in Bollywood films, Kaho Na Pyar hai, Rehna hai Tere dil mein, etc.

6. Mukesh Rishi

“Bulla… Rakhta hu khulla…” – One of the most popular villains, who became famous for his quirky nickname as well as his looks of his villainous character Bulla. The film Judwaa also features his villainous role. Actor Mukesh Rishi happens to be his name.

7. Himani Shivpuri

Her popularity has grown immensely over the years. Now she has been the most popular side actress of Bollywood for ages. From her performance in DDLJ or Biwi No 1 to various other movies and Hindi sitcoms, this actress has aced it all.

8. Rakesh Bedi

“Aaj meri biwi ne fir mujhe maara aur bola ke paise lekar aao”. His iconic comical performance in the film Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hai as a driver truly made us all laugh our hearts out. Additionally, he has been a part of various TV shows and movies for years. Despite this, many people don’t know his name!

9. Vandana Pathak

Her role in the popular comical sitcom, Khichdi, made her immensely popular. As a result, she is remembered by her role as Jayshree rather than her name since the character was so popular with the audience. Apart from this, the actress also appeared in another sitcom, Hum Paanch, and has never looked back since.

10. Mushtaq Khan

As a comedian and actor known for his comical roles and impeccable comical skills, the actor has appeared in several Bollywood films, such as Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha and Gadar.

11. Mukesh Tiwari

The actor’s iconic role as Vasooli in the Golmaal movies made us all drool over him. But do you know the real name of this actor? Well, it’s Mukesh Tiwari. He performed in various Bollywood movies such as Gangajal, in which he mimicked Sanjay Dutt’s classic looks.

12. Govind Namdev

“Yeh Sadanand maharaj ko kuch pta bhi ya sirf haan haan kar ke hath hilate rehte hain!!” His role as Guruji in the Bollywood film Oh My God is one of a kind. Other notable performances include Kache Dhaage, Raju Chacha, and Satta.

13. Sushmita Mukherjee

Another Golmaal series famed actress is Sushmita Mukherjee. Though she has been in the industry for ages, her fans remember her as the blind grandmother from the first instalment of the movie, Golmaal.

14. Neena Kulkarni

Her classic performance in the Bollywood comedy Hungama made us all laugh out loud. In addition to her acting skills, she also writes a column.

15. Tiku Talsania

The comical role he played as a frustrated and fooled bank manager made him a star in the movie Ishq. Despite his comic performances in movies we all know enough about, he is still largely unknown to many.

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