Top 10 Character Actors On Indian Television

TV shows become successful not only because of their lead actors, but the character actors also have a major role to play. They provide the entertainment factor, support the lead actors, and do their best to contribute to the success of the show. Often the work of these character actors becomes more appreciated than the leading stars. Since Indian television is still dominated by female actors, let us view ten such female character actors who became popular due to their hard work and dedication.

1. Sarita Joshi Sarita Joshi, the proud recipient of the Sangeet N >> Read More...

Sarita Joshi is a veteran actress who has made a name for herself through her brilliant work in theater, TV, and movies. She is also a prominent figure of the Gujarati and the Marathi entertainment industry. She has appeared in many Hindi serials, playing strong character roles which have made her quite popular. Her most well-known role was that of Baa in the comedy series ‘Baa Bahoo Aur Baby’. She had done other serials like ‘ Kuchh Kook Hota Hai Kuch Kook Hota Hai is a cookery show that premiere >> Read More... ’, ‘ Chand Chupa Badal Mein Chand Chupa Badal Mein is a Director’s Kut Product >> Read More... ’, ‘ Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka is a proper Indian daily soa >> Read More... ’, ‘ Khidki Khidki is a mini-series that aired on SAB TV and w >> Read More... ’, and ‘ Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi is a newly launched Indian >> Read More... ’.

2. Anju Mahendru Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress, born on Januar >> Read More...

This talented actress started her career in Bollywood as a lead and supporting actress. She later moved to television and established a successful career there. Her notable serials include ‘ Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah is a Hindi television m >> Read More... ’, ‘ Geet Hui Sabse Parayi Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi was a Hindi television ser >> Read More... ’, ‘ Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai is an Indian roman >> Read More... ’, and ‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’. She has also appeared in the shows ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, ‘ Kohi Apna Sa Kohi Apna Sa was broadcasted on Zee TV. Ekta Kapoo >> Read More... ’, ‘ Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Do Dil Bandke Ek Dori Se is an Indian drama series >> Read More... ’, ‘ Kuch Toh Log Kahenge A Hindi television soap, aired on Sony Entertainme >> Read More... ’, ‘Kahiin Toh Hoga’, etc.

3. Amrapali Gupta Born on 28th May, 1988, Amrapali Gupta hails from >> Read More...

Amrapali Gupta is a well-known actress on Indian television. She has done many different roles and a large number of TV shows. She is known mainly for her negative and character roles. The TV shows of which Amrapali was a part are ‘Khushiyan’, ‘ Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam Pyaar Ke Do naam or PKDN for short is an Indian ro >> Read More... ’, ‘Teen Bahuraaniyan’, ‘ Hatim Indian television industry is famous for its contr >> Read More... ’, ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhan’, ‘ Intezaar Intezaar is Hindi TV serial that premiered on 18th >> Read More... ’, ‘Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa’, ‘ Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna was an soap opera. The >> Read More... ’, ‘Devon Ke Dev Mahadev’, ‘ Qubool Hai Qubool Hai is an Indian TV opera soap regarding th >> Read More... ’, etc.

4. Utkarsha Naik Utkarsha Naik is an Indian television & film perso >> Read More...

Utkarsha Naik is an extremely talented artist working in the Indian TV industry. She has the capability to do versatile roles. Her claim to fame was through her role as Manorama Maami in the show ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’. Her mannerisms, catch-phrase, and dialogue delivery earned her great love from the audience. Hers was one of the funniest characters on TV. She played the role of the lead actor’s mother in the Colors TV show ‘Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi’. Apart from that, she also appeared in serials like ‘ Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - This Indian show >> Read More... ’, ‘Apna Asmaan’, ‘Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai’, etc.

5. Kishwer Merchant

Kishwer Merchant is a popular young actress on Hindi television. She is well-known for her diverse roles. Her fame mainly rests on negative roles which she portrays with excellence. She has done several shows like ‘ Shaktimaan Shaktiman is a famous Indian Fictional show with a >> Read More... ’, ‘ Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand is a Hindi series that >> Read More... ’, ‘ Kutumb Kutumb was a well known daily serial, family enter >> Read More... ’, ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, ‘ Piya Ka Ghar This reality show has a story on life of a young g >> Read More... ’, ‘Kayaamat’, ‘ Khichdi Instant Khichdi is a SitCom based on the lives of >> Read More... ’, ‘Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai’, ‘ Kkavyanjali Kkavyanjali is a combination of two words (Kavya A >> Read More... ’, ‘ Kasamh Se Kasamh Se is a drama soap opera that was aired on >> Read More... ’, ‘ Miley Jab Hum Tum Miley Jab Hum Tum is a popular youth oriented seri >> Read More... ’, ‘ Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani is an Indian series on Tele >> Read More... ’, ‘Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’, ‘ Ek Hasina Thi Ek Hasina Thi is an Indian TV series from STAR Plu >> Read More... ’, etc. She has also participated in a few reality shows.

6. Neelu Vaghela Neelu Vaghela is a very famous Rajasthani actress >> Read More...

Neelu Vaghela is currently one of the most favorite character actress on Indian television. This talented actress was originally a Rajasthani artist. She began working in Hindi television with Star Plus’ extremely popular serial ‘ Diya Aur Baati Hum Diya Aur Baati Hum is an Indian romance, drama TV >> Read More... ’. She played the role of Bhabho, the mother of the male lead, Suraj Rathi. Her character is that of a strict matriarch who follows the principles of honesty and tradition. Her equation with Sandhya, the protagonist, formed a major part of the show. This role made her a household name.

7. Rukhsar Rehman Rukhsar Rehman is a popular and talented face in t >> Read More...

Rukhsar Rehman is known for her work in Bollywood and television. She is a character actress and has appeared in numerous Bollywood films. In addition to that, her work as an actress on Indian television is also well-appreciated. She has done TV shows like ‘ Bhaskar Bharti Bhaskar Bharti was a romantic Rom-Com TV serial wh >> Read More... ’, ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’, ‘ Tumhari Paakhi Tumhari Paakhi is an on-going daily soap which has >> Read More... ’, ‘ Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, and ‘ Dream Girl Dream Girl is a drama based Indian show that runs >> Read More... ’. She is a beautiful actress who works hard to entertain the audience.

8. Kanika Maheshwari Kanika is an Indian small screen actress. She was >> Read More...

Kanika Maheshwari is currently one of the best comic actress on television. Hailing from Aligarh, she made her first appearance in the television industry with the show ‘ Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai - Can money buy happiness? Th >> Read More... ’. Following that, she has worked in several other serials like ‘F.I.R.’, ‘Hey…Yehii To Haii Woh!’, ‘Piya Ka Ghar’, ‘ Reth Reth was a Hindi serial (drama) showcasing the sto >> Read More... ’, ‘ Dill Mill Gayye Dill Mill Gayye is a medical drama show which aire >> Read More... ’, ‘Geet’, ‘ India Calling India Calling was the first daily soap launched by >> Read More... ’, ‘ Shaurya Aur Suhani Shaurya aur Suhani is a fictional, romantic love s >> Read More... ’, ‘ Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii is like an all time favorite >> Read More... ’, ‘ Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat was an Indian soap opera abo >> Read More... ’, ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’, etc. She also does negative roles. Her amiability and punctuality make her a producers’ favorite.

9. Shagufta Ali Shagufta Ali is one of the most talented actresse >> Read More...

Shagufta Ali has been working as an actress for a long time on Indian television. Her talent and versatility are quite well-known. She has done some Bollywood movies. Her work on television includes shows like ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’, ‘Kumkum Ek Pyaara Sa Bandhan’, ‘Punar Vivah’, ‘ Zaara Zaara was a Hindi TV serial aired on Sahara One du >> Read More... ’, ‘ Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki is an Indian television >> Read More... ’, ‘ Saans Saans is an Indian Television Series in which the >> Read More... ’, ‘Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’, ‘ Sanjeevani Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, ‘Sasural Simar Ka’, etc. Her most popular recent role was as Moti Chai Ji in ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas… Veera’.

10. Shruti Kanwar Shruti Kanwar is an extremely renowned actress in >> Read More...

Among the new crop of talented young television actress, Shruti Kanwar is a popular name. She is a hard-working and beautiful actress. Her most prominent role on television was as Ovi in the serial ‘ Pavitra Rishta One of the popular Hindi serials, Pavitra Rishta >> Read More... ’. Her character became popular as the antagonist, and people loved to hate her. She delivered a great performance in the show. She has also worked in TV shows like ‘Crime Patrol’, ‘Yeh Hai Aashiqui’, and ‘Doli Armano Ki’. Her career has just started, and she is expected to more such good work in future.