6 Supporting Bollywood Characters Who Outshined Protagonists

The fate of a movie is decided by the performance of the protagonist. However, sometimes it's the supporting cast who steal the show with their impeccable representation of their characters. Some actors have proved that they do not need a long screen time to make their mark and leave an impact on the audience.

Here are some supporting characters in Bollywood movies who have won more hearts than the leading ones.

Priyanka Chopra - Bajirao Mastani

The Bollywood sensation who is ruling over Hollywood as well, Priyanka Chopra’s role as Kabhibai in ‘Bajirao Mastani’ left us in awe of her. She even won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her strong portrayal of the character in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali period film.

Paresh Rawal - Hera Pheri

We all love Baburao ka style in the ‘Hera Pheri’ movie series. The character came to life with Paresh Rawal’s exceptional acting and adaptation of the character. His performance outshined other actors in the movie which has made him a memorable character even today.

Annu Kapoor - Vicky Donor

The Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam movie won more hearts because of veteran actor Annu Kapoor’s believable performance. His representation of fertility specialist Dr Chadha who is obsessed with sperm has been a real bone tickler and the secret ingredient for the movie’s success.

Anil Kapoor - Dil Dhadakne Do

Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ is a movie about an imbalanced family dynamic which every Indian can relate to. While Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Kapoor had bigger roles, his portrayal of their father, a patriarch, had a fanbase of its own.

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Rishi Kapoor - Kapoor and Sons

Rishi Kapoor adapted the adorable yet mischievous grandfather character in the family comedy-drama ‘Kapoor and Sons’. His fun role was not only entertaining but also relatable for those who have grown up with grandparents around them.

Kalki Koechlin - Dev D

The Abhay Deol-led contemporary presentation of Devdas, ‘Dev D’ is an exceptional movie where Kalki Koechlin’s small yet significant role as Chandramukhi won a million hearts and praises from critics.

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