25 Legends Who Conquered Indian Cinema

UTPAL DUTT: This Bengali actor has over 100 Bengali and Hindi movies in his 40 years of acting career. His famous movies were Gol Mal, Rang Birangi and Naram Garam. Amongst his Bengali flicks some of Satyajit Ray’s unforgettable movies are Agantuk, Jana Aranya and Hirak Rajar Deshe.Because of his theatre background, he could carry out excellent plays such as based on socio- political views such as Kallol, Manusher Adhikar etc.

DR.RAJKUMAR: A pioneer of Kannada movies, whose mark will always stay in the Kannada Industry. This legend has contributed over 220 films to the Kannada Film Industry, upholding the richness of the language. Dr. Rajkumar has some of the finest movies with a social message in it, such as Ondu Mutthna Kathe, Satya Harishchandra and many other films where his acting is tremendous.

NASEERUDDIN SHAH: Another gem from the Hindi Film Industry, who has found success in both art movies and mainstream masala films. He is one such actor who immerses himself into the character. Whether the comic actor of those times or the man behind, A Wednesday or The Dirty Picture has surely explored avenues.