Top 10 Bollywood Actors Who Got Famous At Later Stage

We often hear that it is better to start a career and enter any field at a young age or else the right time will pass. Bollywood also follows the same motto, however, some great actors debuted at a later age and got fame much later than the norm. Today, we look at some of the Bollywood actors who got famous at a later age and prove that age has nothing to do with talent.

1. Sanjay Mishra Sanjay Mishra is an Indian comedian, most famous f >> Read More...

Sanjay Mishra is an actor who always impresses us with his performance, however insignificant his role might be. His impeccable comic timing and acting abilities are a treat for the viewers.Sanjay debuted in 1995 with the film Oh Darling! Ye Hai India! At the relatively later age of 32. He made an impression on the viewers from his debut itself and has since been a part of acclaimed films like Dil Se, Satya, Masaan, Ankhon Dekhi Click to look into! >> Read More... , and others.

2. Boman Irani Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Boll >> Read More...

Boman Irani has starred in more than 100 films in his career till now. But it is surprising to know that he debuted in Bollywood at the late age of 44 with the horror film Darna Mana Hai If you are a Daredevil & love to watch movies rela >> Read More... in 2003.He has given brilliant performances in many acclaimed films like the Munna Bhai series, 3 Idiots, Jolly LLB, Khosla Ka Ghosla, and many more.

3. Pankaj Tripathi Pankaj Tripathi is an acclaimed Indian film actor >> Read More...

Everyone in Bollywood today is a fan of Pankaj Tripathi and his work. But his start in Bollywood wasn’t easy. Although he debuted in 2004 with a minor role in the film Run, he didn’t receive much fame until the 2010s.Tripathi’s breakout role came in 2012 with the Anurag Kashyap-directed Gangs of Wasseypur. Since then, he has been a part of some of the most loved movies and shows like Stree, Mirzapur, Ludo, Sacred Games, and many more.

4. Lillete Dubey Lillete Dubey is an Indian theater personality who >> Read More...

Lillete Dubey started her career as a theatre actor and later debuted in Bollywood. No one would have guessed that she was 46 years old at the time of her Bollywood debut Love You Hamesha in 1999.Lillette then rose to fame, starring in many hit films like Zubeida, Monsoon Wedding, Kal Ho Na Ho, Lakshya, and others. Lillette has also acted in English films The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

5. Piyush Mishra Piyush Mishra is an Indian film actor, singer, com >> Read More...

Piyush Mishra is not only a talented actor, but he is also a gifted writer, lyricist, and singer. Although he made his Bollywood debut in 1998 with Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se, when he was 35, he gained popularity much later. He came into the limelight with 2012’s Gangs of Wasseypur and quickly gained popularity. His other prominent roles include that in Gulaal, Rockstar, Pink, Matrubhoomi, and many more.

6. Adil Hussain Adil Hussain is a prominent Indian television, fi >> Read More...

Adil Hussain is regarded as one of the finest actors in Bollywood today. He has acted in arthouse cinema as well as commercial films. He made his Bollywood debut in 2009 at 46 with Kaminey.He received fame after starring in 2010’s Ishqiya and 2012’s English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More... opposite Sridevi. Adil has also acted in acclaimed international films like Life of Pi and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. His performances have made him a go-to choice for the new-age directors.

7. Kirron Kher Kirron Kher or Kirron Anupam Kher was Kiran Thakar >> Read More...

Kirron Kher made her Bollywood debut in 1987 with the film Pestonjee at 35. But it wasn’t until 2002’s Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Born on 24th February 1963, Sanjay Leela Bhansali >> Read More... , that put her on the map when she was 50 years old.Kirron has since given some much iconic and acclaimed performances in films like Main Hoon Na, Veer-Zaara, Dostana, Rang De Basanti Click to look into! >> Read More... , and others. For her role in the acclaimed film Sardari Begum, Kirron won the National Film Award: Special Jury Award.

8. Amrish Puri Amrish Lal Puri was born on 22nd June, 1932 in Pun >> Read More...

Amrish Puri is fondly remembered today for playing the most iconic villains in Bollywood history. But he didn’t taste success right away. Amrish was rejected several times in screen tests because of his looks and voice.He made his debut in 1970 with Prem Pujari at 38. He then starred in many commercial hits such as Mr. India, DDLJ, Nayak, Koyla, Gadar, and many more.

9. Paresh Rawal The Padma Shri award winner who shot to fame with >> Read More...

No words would describe the finesse and acting capabilities of Paresh Rawal, who is one of the best actors in Bollywood of all time. He made his debut in 1985 with the film Arjun at the age of 30. But he received fame when he played the iconic role of Teja in the legendary film Andaz Apna Apna. His other iconic roles include that in the Hera Pheri Hera Pheri is a comedy based TV show which came on >> Read More... movies, Hungama, Krantiveer, Welcome, and many more.

10. Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More...

Irrfan is a true Bollywood legend who is rightly considered the Greatest Actor of our times. He made his debut with a small role in the acclaimed 1988 film Salaam Bombay. But then, a period of struggle followed for years. Irrfan finally gained recognition after his brilliant performance in the 2003 film Maqbool.Irrfan then gave exceptional performances in films such as The Lunchbox Click to look into! >> Read More... , Hindi Medium Click to look into! >> Read More... , Haider, Talvar, and others. Irrfan also acted prominently in international cinema, including Life of Pi, Jurassic World Click to look into! >> Read More... , and The Namesake Click to look into! >> Read More... , among others.