Top 10 Mainstream Bollywood Actors Who Played Unconventional Roles

Bollywood is the amalgamation of commercial films and independent, artistic ventures. There are certain actors like Radhika Apte Radhika Apte, an Indian actress was born on Sept 7 >> Read More... and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... , who have built their careers on unconventional roles and gutsy films. On the other hand, there are mainstream actors who have a certain image on the screen. It is delightful when mainstream actors decide to do unconventional roles that prove their acting prowess. Here is a list of ten mainstream actors who did unconventional roles in Bollywood films.

1. Rani Mukerji Rani Mukerji is one of the most celebrated Indian >> Read More... – Black

The movie Black was inspired by the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Rani Mukherji played the role of Michelle McNally, a deaf, dumb, and blind woman, who learns to interact with the outside world through her teacher’s help. The role of her teacher, Debraj Sahai, was played by Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... . Rani Mukherji gave what was perhaps the best performance of her career in the film. Her journey from being the helpless, disabled girl to a strong woman is wonderfully portrayed in the film that won several awards.

2. Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor is a super hit actress working in I >> Read More... – Chameli

Chameli was a bold film by Anant Balani Anant Balani was an Indian director, screenplay, w >> Read More... starring Rahul Bose Rahul Bose, who is an actor, director, writer and >> Read More... and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film came in the initial stages of Kareena’s career which made it even more impressive. In the film, Kareena played the role of a prostitute who meets a stranger, Aman, on a rainy night in Mumbai. Being subjected to several wrongs in her life, Chameli has become a strong, hardened woman who alters the perspective of Aman towards life. Kareena’s performance in this film was mature and brilliant, earning her heaps of praise from critics and viewers.

3. Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... – Guzaarish

Guzaarish is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film on the subject of euthanasia or mercy killing. The film starred Hrithik Roshan in a role never seen before in his career, along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a popular Indian actress >> Read More... and Aditya Roy Kapoor. Hrithik played the role of Ethan, a stage illusionist, who is rendered quadriplegic after an accident. His life and dreams come to a halt due to his physical disability. Hrithik portrays the pain and helplessness of this character perfectly through his facial expressions. After Ethan’s plea for mercy killing is rejected by the Indian court, his caretaker, Sofia, helps him die peacefully, showing him her love her care.

4. Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... – Barfi!

Barfi! was a turning point in Priyanka Chopra’s career. Though she has previously given brilliant performances in films like Aitraaz, 7 Khoon Maaf, etc, it is this film that surpasses all when it comes to her expertise in acting. Priyanka plays a role completely dissimilar to her real-life appearance and personality. Her character in this film, Jhilmil, is an autistic girl who is Barfi’s childhood friend and later becomes his love interest. Priyanka transformed her mannerisms completely for the film. It was incredible that such a glamorous actress could play this role so believably.

5. Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More... – The Dirty Picture Click to look into! >> Read More...

Directed by Milan Luthria Milan Luthria is a film producer and director who >> Read More... , The Dirty Picture was based on the life of Silk Smitha Silk Smitha is an unforgettable personality in the >> Read More... , an actress from South India who was popular for her bold and erotic avatar on screen. Vidya Balan gained weight and transformed her looks to match the body language of Silk. Her role in this movie was totally unlike anything she had done before. She had to do several bold scenes and wear quite provocative clothes for the movie. However, she said that she was not uncomfortable as she knew the demands of her art. Vidya’s popularity and credibility as an actress increased greatly with this film.

6. Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan is a film celebrity born to actress  >> Read More... – Omkara

Omkara was the Hindi adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj The most outstanding of a successful film producer >> Read More... , the film had a star cast including Ajay Devgan Ajay Devgn is an Indian film actor. He is perhaps >> Read More... , Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi Vivek Anand Oberoi's birth was on 3rd Septembe >> Read More... , Konkona Sen Sharma Konkona Sen Sharma is a Bollywood actress hailing >> Read More... , Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bipasha Basu Bipasha Basu, born in January 7,1979 in Delhi, is >> Read More... , etc. The most complex character in the film was played by Saif. He played the role of the antagonist, Langda Tyagi, who was the adaptation of Iago from the original play. Playing a wily, scheming, evil character does not come naturally to the royal actor. His performance was very convincing and brilliant.

7. Anushka Sharma Born in an army family to Col. AjayKumar and Ashim >> Read More... – NH10

NH10 was a thriller starring Anushka Sharma, Darshan Kumar It is not uncommon for those whose maiden acting v >> Read More... , and Neil Bhoopalam Neil Bhoopalam, born 19th March 1983 and is of 32 >> Read More... . The film was a bold attempt to depict honor killing and the plight of women in India, no matter how independent and successful they are in life. Anushka played the role of Meera, a married woman who goes on a trip with her husband and gets into a dangerous situation with some goons. She has to get in touch with her ruthless and animalistic side to fight for her survival in a world that is out for her blood.

8. Riteish Deshmukh Riteish Deshmukh is the son of a politician, late >> Read More... – Ek Villain Click to look into! >> Read More...

Riteish Deshmukh is known for the comic characters that he plays in movies. After sporting a carefree and casual image for years, Riteish did a complete U-turn with the film, Ek Villain. Riteish played the role of Rakesh Mahadkar, a man troubled by financial issues and the nagging of his wife. Unable to contain his frustration, he resorts to killing women he meets on the streets as a way of soothing his mind. Riteish played the role of a psychopath quite convincingly in the film. It is his best performance till date.

9. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... – Chak De! India

Shah Rukh Khan has worked in many unconventional films in his career, like Fan, Swades, Paheli, Darr, etc. However, his most brilliant film was arguably the sports drama, Chak De! India. He played the role of Kabir Khan Kabir khan is a very much renowned director of Bol >> Read More... , a former captain of the men’s hockey team of India. After losing to Pakistan, people blame him for disloyalty to his country. He later becomes the coach of the women’s national hockey team and leads them towards victory in the hockey World Cup. Shah Rukh played the role of Kabir in a very mature and sensible way. It was one of his most brilliant performances ever.

10. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Raincoat

Former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has played many glamorous roles in Bollywood films. She is known all over the world for her beauty and grace. However, for the film Raincoat, Aishwarya went another way. She played the role of a de-glam woman who comes face to face with her old lover when he visits her on a rainy day. They have a conversation about their good old days and hide their present troubles from each other. The end of the film shows that they had connected on a much deeper level. Aishwarya played such a subtle character very well. Her performance was very mature and admirable.