Actors from India

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Indians Actors of all time. This list of famous Indians Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Indians Actors.

1. #1

   

   Amitabh Bachchan

   b. 1942

   HPI 81.47113 langs

   Amitabh Bachchan is most famous for his roles in movies such as "The Great Gatsby," "The Godfather," and "The Dark Knight."

2. #2

   

   Shah Rukh Khan

   b. 1965

   HPI 79.44119 langs

   Shah Rukh Khan is most famous for his acting career. He is one of the most successful actors in India and is known for his appearances in...Read moreShow less

   Shah Rukh Khan is most famous for his acting career. He is one of the most successful actors in India and is known for his appearances in films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Swades.

3. #3

   

   Vivien Leigh

   1913 - 1967

   HPI 78.8796 langs

   Vivien Leigh is most famous for playing the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind.

4. #4

   

   Aishwarya Rai

   b. 1973

   HPI 75.07109 langs

   Aishwarya Rai is most famous for being a Bollywood actress.

5. #5

   

   Salman Khan

   b. 1965

   HPI 74.2594 langs

   Salman Khan is most famous for being the host of the popular TV show, "Bigg Boss."

6. #6

   

   Julie Christie

   b. 1940

   HPI 72.1267 langs

   Julie Christie is most famous for her roles in films such as Dr. Zhivago, Billy Liar, and Don't Look Now.

7. #7

   

   Priyanka Chopra

   b. 1982

   HPI 71.7298 langs

   Indian actress and singer

8. #8

   

   Vyjayanthimala Bali

   b. 1936

   HPI 69.1237 langs

   Indian actress, dancer and parliamentarian

9. #9

   

   Akshay Kumar

   b. 1967

   HPI 68.8772 langs

   Indian film actor and producer

10. #10

    

    Ashok Kumar

    1911 - 2001

    HPI 67.7432 langs

    Indian actor