Bollywood is a funny place to be. Sometimes it takes just one film to get registered, and sometimes it takes decades to find the spotlight you deserve. Today, we’re looking at four actors who’re going to light up the silver screen in 2024 with their presence and performance but are quite underrated stars of Bollywood.

Ali Fazal: From Bollywood to Hollywood

Ali Fazal is one of those actors who made a lasting impression with just one scene in ‘3 Idiots’, the blockbuster film that broke all records in 2009. However, it took him a long time to get recognized beyond being the ‘3 Idiots’ guy. His acting prowess came to the limelight with ‘Fukrey’, the comedy film that became a cult hit in 2013. But unfortunately, the popular film didn’t fetch him as many opportunities as expected.

Interestingly, while he is underrated in Bollywood, the actor is touching new heights of success in Hollywood. He has starred in films like ‘Victoria and Abdul’, ‘Death on the Nile’, and ‘Code Name: Johnny Walker’. He has also appeared in web series like ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Ray’. Ali Fazal is a versatile actor who can pull off any role with ease and charm.

Saqib Saleem: The Rising Star of OTT

Saqib Saleem is another actor who has often proved his mettle as a performer. From his debut film ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ in 2011 to Ranveer Singh’s starrer ‘83’ in 2023, he has shown his range and talent in various genres. In ‘83’, we saw him playing Mohinder Amarnath, the former Indian cricketer, and it wouldn’t be wrong to say that he was perfect to the T. This is proof enough of why this underrated star needs attention from Bollywood as well as the audience.

On OTT, Saqib shined with ‘Crackdown’, the action thriller series that received rave reviews in 2022. He played the role of a RAW agent who goes undercover to stop a terrorist plot. He also impressed with his performance in ‘Comedy Couple’, a romantic comedy series that explored the lives of a stand-up comedy duo. Now in 2024, people are eagerly waiting to see him in Citadel’s Indian version, which will also star Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Saqib Saleem is an actor who can make you laugh, cry, and thrill with his acting skills.

Harshvardhan Rane: The Heartthrob with a Soul

Harshvardhan Rane is an actor who made his acting debut with a Telugu film in 2010 but didn’t strike gold in Bollywood until ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’, which was released in 2016. He became a sensation, a heartthrob overnight. The film might not have minted moolahs at the box office but everyone had their eyes on him. He played the role of a lawyer who falls in love with a dying girl and made the audience feel his pain and passion.

However, he wasn’t seen as often as the audience would’ve wanted to see him. He appeared in a few films like ‘Paltan’, ‘Taish’, and ‘Haseen Dillruba’, but none of them did justice to his potential. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that whenever he came on screen, he demanded attention, which the audience witnessed with his intense and expressive eyes. Harshvardhan Rane is an actor who can make you fall in love with his soulful and sincere performances.

Amit Sadh: The TV Star Turned Bollywood Actor

Amit Sadh is an actor who ruled television screens with shows like ‘Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar’, ‘Guns and Roses’, and ‘Bigg Boss’. He made a name for himself in Bollywood with ‘Kai Po Che’, the 2013 film that launched the careers of Sushant Singh Rajput and Rajkummar Rao. He went on to impress the audience with his appearances in ‘Sultan’, ‘Sarkar 3’, ‘Gold’ and even ‘Shakuntala Devi’. He played diverse roles, from a wrestler to a politician to a hockey player to a mathematician’s son.

While he has often proved his mettle as an actor, not many opportunities have given him the credit he deserved. He has been overshadowed by his co-stars or relegated to supporting roles. He has also faced some personal and professional challenges that affected his career. But he has bounced back with his web series like ‘Breathe’, ‘Avrodh’, and ‘Jeet Ki Zid’. Amit Sadh is an actor who can overcome any obstacle and deliver a powerful performance.