10 Most Handsome Indian Actors in the World
In the glamorous world of movies, how you look matters! I'd like to present a list of the ten most handsome leading men in Bollywood. Not only are these guys handsome, but they're also talented and charming.
1. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan is an actor, director, and producer born on 14 March 1965 in Bandra, India, a suburb of Mumbai. He has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema. Khan started his career as a child actor in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat in 1973. He began his career as an adult with Holi in 1984, and received National Film Awards of the Special Jury for his roles in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Raakh(1989).
Some of his best flims are:
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
- Raja Hindustani (1996)
- Lagaan (2001)
- Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)
- Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Ghajini (2008)
- 3 Idiots (2009)
On 30 November 2011, Khan was appointed as ambassador of UNICEF for South Asia to promote child nutrition. He is also part of the government-organised Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign to raise awareness about malnutrition. The government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his contributions to the arts.
2. Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan with his wax statue at Madame Tussaud's, London (2011), CC-BY-SA-3.0.
Hrithik Roshan was born on 10 January 1974, to parents from old Hindi film industry families. His maternal grandfather was director-producer J. Om Prakash. He started his career in the 1980 film Aasha. As an adult, he began his career in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai(2000). Some of his best films are:
- Fiza (2000)
- Mission Kashmir (2000)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
- Koi...Mil Gaya (2003)
- Krrish (2006)
- Guizaarish (2010)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Agneepath (2012)
He has won six Filmfare awards, including for best actor.
3. Sharukh Khan
Sharukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi, India. He is one of the most popular actors in the Hindi film industry. Khan began his journey to fame by landing the lead role of a commando in 1988 drama series "Fauji." His first film was Deewana in 1992. Some of his best films are:
- Darr (1993)
- Baazigar (1993)
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Swades (2004)
- Chak De! India (2007)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
He has won a number of awards, including the 1997 Best Indian Citizen Award, the 2002 Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in the Field of Entertainment, a Filmfare best actor award, and Best Actor at the Asian Film Awards. He was given the title of Padma Shri in 2005.
4. Salman Khan
Salman Khan at an event for the film Chillar Party (2011), CC-BY-SA-3.0
Salman Khan is one of the most popular leading men in Bollywood and also has a reputation as a "bad boy." But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk actually has a heart of pure gold. He was born on 27 December 1965 in Indore, India and began his acting career in 1988 with Biwi Ho To Aisi. Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989 was the first film in which he acted in a lead role, and which garnered him the Filmfare award for Best Male Debut. Some of his best films are:
- Saajan (1991)
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
- Karan Arjun (1995)
- Judwaa, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
- Biwi No.1 (1999)
- Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)
- Dabangg (2010)
- Ready (2011)
- Bodyguard (2011)
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
He counts among his accolades are Filmfare and Star Screen awards for best actor.
5. Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor was born on 28 September 1982. He is the son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. He began his career in Bollywood as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. His first major acting role was in the film Saawariya in 2007. Some of his best films are:
- Wake Up Sid (2009)
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)
- Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009),
- Rockstar (2011)
- Barfi (2012)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
He has won five Filmfare awards, including two consecutive best actor recognitions in 2011 and 2012.
6. John Abraham
John Abraham at a screening of Bol Bachchan in 2012, CC-BY-3.0.
John Abraham is an Indian film actor, producer, and former model, born on 17 December 1972. He started his acting career in the film Jism in 2003, but his first commercial success was Dhoom in 2004. Some of his best films are:
- Water (2005)
- Zinda (2006)
- Baabul (2006)
- Dostana (2008)
- Force (2011)
- Race 2 (2013)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013)
- Madras Cafe (2013)
He has won a number of awards, including a Filmfare award for best debut in 2009 and in 2012 a National Film Award for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment.
7. Ashkay Kumar
Akshay Kumar in Sydney for the shooting of Heyy Babyy in February 2007.
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Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967. His first film was Saugandh in 1991. Some of his best films since are:
- Khiladi (1992)
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
- Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995)
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- Angaaray (1998)
- International Khiladi (1999)
- Khiladi 420 (2000)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Namastey London (2007)
- Patiala House (2011)
- Khiladi 786 (2012)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- OMG (2012)
He has won two Filmfare Awards and in 2011 won an Asian Award for outstanding achievement in cinema. In 2009 he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India.
8. Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan in Bollywood film London Dreams (2008), CC-BY-SA-2.0.
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Ajay Devgan was born on 2nd April 1969. He is the son of director and action choreographer Veeru Devgan. He started his acting career as a child actor in Pyari Behna in 1985, and began his professional career six years later with Phool Aur Kaante (1991). Some of his best films are:
- Jigar (1992)
- Dilwale (1994)
- Suhaag (1994)
- Naajayaz (1995)
- Diljale (1996)
- Raju Chacha (2000)
- Lajja (2001)
- Apaharan (2005)
- Omkara (2006)
- Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
- Halla Bol (2008)
- Golmaal Returns (2008)
- All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
- Golmaal 3 (2010)
- Raajneeti (2010)
- Singham (2011)
- Son of Sardaar (2012)
He has won numerous awards, including a Filmfare Critics Award for best actor, Filmfare award for Best Male Debut, and National Film Award for best actor.
9. Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol was born on 19 October 1956. He is an Indian film actor, producer and director. His father's name is Dharmendram. He started his acting career in the Old Rep Theater in Birmingham, England. His first film was Betaab in 1983. Some of his best films are:
- Border (1997)
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
- Arjun (1985)
- Saltanat (1986)
- Paap Ki Duniya (1988)
- Tridev (1989)
- Ghayal (1990)
- Damini – Lightning (1993)
- Darr (1993)
- Jeet (1996)
- Ghatak: Lethal (1996)
- Ziddi (1997)
- Indian (2001)
- The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)
- Apne (2007)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
He has won two National Film awards and two Filmfare awards.
10. Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor was born on 25 February 1981. Shahid Kapoor is young and vibrant, with a magnetic charm and easy going candour that sets him apart from the rest. He started his career by working in music videos and advertisements, and his first major film was Ishq Vishk (2003). Some of his best films are:
- Fida (2004)
- Shikhar (2005)
- Vivah (2006)
- Jab We Met (2007)
- Kaminey (2009)
- Mausam (2011)
He won a Filmfare award for Best Male Debut for the 2003 film Ishq Vishk.
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