Actors That Took Bollywood by Storm in 2012

New Delhi: If Salman Khan ruled the roost in 2012, his rivals Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan too made a mark. But the year also saw actors like Irrfan, Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui rising and shining on film firmament, thanks to their flawless performances.

From playing a rowdy cop to a deaf-mute boy or bringing alive a real-life gangster on screen - actors donned various avatars and entertained movie buffs throughout the year.

IANS lists down top 10 actors of the year 2012:

Salman Khan: The actor continued to be on the top with two hits - "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Dabangg 2". His portrayal of an Indian spy in "Ek Tha Tiger" and a corrupt yet benevolent cop Chulbul Pandey in "Dabangg 2" was received well by the movie buffs and helped makers earn big bucks at the box-office.

Ranbir Kapoor: After "Rockstar", this Kapoor scion continued to take the legacy forward with "Barfi!". He made people laugh and cry with his heart-warming portrayal of a deaf and mute boy Murphy in the film directed by Anurag Basu. The role required him to showcase different emotions without speaking a word, and the actor excelled in it.

Aamir Khan: Though Aamir's suspense thriller "Talaash" opened to mixed response, his midas touch helped the film earn profits at the box-office, both, in India and in the overseas market. Critics felt script was not impressive, but Aamir's portrayal of a police personnel trying to solve a murder case while mourning his 11-year-old son's death impressed his fans.

Shah Rukh Khan: Critics felt that Shah Rukh has outgrown lover boy roles. In "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", Yash Chopra's last directorial venture, more than his romantic avatar, people loved him as an army personnel. The film opened to mixed response despite the huge buzz around SRK's pairing with Katrina Kaif for the first time.