Top 10 Indian Actors Who Are Above 40

Actors come and go but there are some who just stick around, and yeah we love them and wish they never leave. This list contains the Top 10 actors whose age is more than 40 but are still working and are working fantastically. The factors which were kept in mind are: Age, Current Popularity, Acting Skills and Achievements.

1. Rajinikanth

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, known as Ranjikanth was born on 12th December 1950. That makes him almost 67 years old. But age doesn’t matters and Rajini sir is proof of that. Worshipped and loved by millions of people, he still plays lead roles in Bollywood as well as Tamil films. No other actor has gained fame and respect equivalent to him. He just goes on with his charishma. He has starred in numerous Tamil films, many Bollywood movies and also some of the foreign films. He began his acting career while working as a bus conductor. And in his film 'Sivaji' (2007), he was paid 26 crores making him the highest paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan at that time. Many memes are made and social media uses his name a lot for things considered impossible.

2. Amitabh Bachchan

The Angry young man is not young anymore but is competing against younger generation with ease. Known as Shehenshah, he was born on 11th October 1942, and this veteran actor continues to rule the Bollywood. He still does a lot of Bollywood films and never disappoints his fans. Son of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, he gained fame in early 1970’s from his movie Zanjeer, and his success continued till ‘Pink’ in 2016. He has been awarded many awards by Indian Government including Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan. He is also awarded highest civilian award by France, the Knight of the Legion of Honor.

3. Akshay Kumar

The Khiladi of Bollywood, he does maximum number of films in a calendar year, which makes him one of the highest-earning actor in Bollywood. Rajiv Bhati, better known as Akshay Kumar, was born on 9th September 1967, making him almost 50 yrs old, started his acting career in 1987. In his starting years in the film industry, he mostly did action films, later doing many comic roles as well; he has a well-diversed film career. He has a black belt in Taekwondo and has learned martial arts in Bangkok. He has also worked as a waiter and chef. He is considered as one of the most active Bollywood actor, who is very punctual and one of the fittest in the game.

4. Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, who is also known as SRK, Baadshah ,The King Khan, is truly the ruler considering fan following across the globe. He has a large number of fans in Asian and Indian diaspora around the world. He was born on 2nd November 1965, making him around 51 years old, he continues to work on huge projects and to rule the film industry. He began his acting career by appearing in many TV series in the 1980s, but it was only in 1992, when his first Bollywood movie, Deewana came. He comes from a middle-class family of Delhi, who through his hard work reached the top. He has a lot of fortune and is the owner of IPL cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders.

5. Aamir Khan

Mr Perfectionist, this completes it all. Born on 14th March 1965, this 51 years old actor seems to have forgotten age barriers, delivering one of the toughest roles for the film industry. From Hulky role in ‘Ghajini’ to a college student in “3 Idiots”, from a school teacher in Taare Zameen Par, to a wrestler in ‘Dangal’, he truly has shown his efforts, both acting-wise as well as physical to be called Mr Perfectionist. He has some of the finest movies ever made in Bollywood in his showcase. If you are looking for good story, good acting, a good movie, go for him.

6. Salman Khan

Bhai of Bollywood. Born on 27 December 1965, this Bollywood actor has one of the biggest fan following in India. Whenever his movie is released, it is like a festival for his fans, making all of his recently released movies blockbusters. His dialogues and Signature dance moves adds flavors to his movies, making him one of the safest actor to put money on. He has been into many controversies, but he also does a lot of social work. Every coin has two faces, same is for him, he does have many haters but his fans outnumbers them by millions.

7. Anil Kapoor

One two ka four, four two ka one, well don’t know about those numbers but I do know about his age, and it doesn’t match his physical appearance at all. Born on 24th December 1956, making him almost 60 years old, he still looks the same as looked 25-20 years before. His career has spanned almost 40 years in the industry. He has featured in many Bollywood films as well as in some of the Hollywood films including movies like Slumdog Millionaire, and Mission Impossible. His performance in the action series ‘24’ gained his popularity worldwide. Globally, he is one of the most recognized Bollywood actors.

8. Ajay Devgan

Singham of Bollywood, he is one of the most popular Hindi actors of all time. Born on 2nd April 1969 (47 years old), this super talented actor has never disappointed his fans. Starting his film career by a hit, Phool Aur Kaante, he gave memorable movies like “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, 'Singham', ‘Drishyam’, Comedy film series Golmaal and many more. By his acting, his charismatic personality and his serious nature, he deserves to be present in our top 10 list.

9. Sunny Deol

If someone has “Dhai Kilo Ke Haath” then he is none other than the son of our own ‘Dharmendra’, Sunny Deol. Fans may come and go but once a Sunny Deol’s fan, always a Sunny Deol’s fan. Born on 19th October 1956, this 60 years old actor has given us many memorable dialogues and his hulky personality will be always remembered. He is mainly known for his manly voice and his fierce dialogues, he continues to make more and more films giving feast to his fans.

10. Anupam Kher

This list constitutes of many popular actors, but this list is not about popularity, it is about actors and it would be wrong if we do not put this veteran actor on our list. Born on 5th March 1955, this 61 years old actor has shown his class in many movies, which include many Hollywood movies as well. Starting from sleeping on platforms, this man has reached to heights by his skills and hard work, working in movies like “A Wednesday”, “Bend It Like Beckham” and Oscar winning “Silver Linings Playbook”. He silently keeps working and there are many people who wait to see his acting.