Mumbai: Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta, the visionary behind critically celebrated projects like Shahid, Aligarh, Scam 1992, and The Buckingham Murders, has once again turned the spotlight on India’s acting talent. Known for his keen eye for performance and storytelling, Mehta recently curated exclusive IMDb lists, celebrating the male and female actors who have deeply influenced his cinematic journey.
These handpicked collections highlight legendary and contemporary performers that Mehta believes have shaped the fabric of Indian cinema—each selection a tribute to raw talent, impactful storytelling, and artistic legacy.
🎬 Hansal Mehta’s Favourite Female Indian Actors (A-Z)
Reflecting on the power and versatility of Indian actresses, Mehta wrote: “Icons, rebels, muses—these women have often defined and redefined the Indian cinema experience for me. A list written in admiration, and sometimes, awe.”
A sneak peek of the names featured includes:
- Alia Bhatt
- Amruta Subhash
- Deepika Padukone
- Dimple Kapadia
- Kareena Kapoor
- Konkona Sen Sharma
- Madhuri Dixit
- Manju Warrier
- Nargis
- Nimisha Sajayan
💡 Full list of 26 iconic female stars available on IMDb.
🎥 Hansal Mehta’s Favourite Male Indian Actors (A-Z)
About his picks, Mehta commented: “A personal curation of India’s most unforgettable male performers—artists who leave behind echoes long after the final fade out.”
Featured actors include:
- Aamir Khan
- Adarsh Gourav
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Amol Palekar
- Anant Nag
- Balraj Sahni
- Dilip Kumar
- Fahadh Faasil
- Gagandev Riar
- Govinda
🔥 Complete list of 34 male legends available on IMDb.
📢 IMDb Lists: A Tool for Movie Lovers and Industry Pros Alike
IMDb’s list feature allows users to share, organize, and discover titles and talent effortlessly. Whether curated by directors like Mehta or passionate fans, these dynamic lists serve as a go-to hub for entertainment recommendations. They’re also continuously updatable, letting curators add new favorites as the industry evolves.
🚀 Betting on the Future: Breakout Talents According to Mehta
Earlier this year, Mehta shook up the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) with a post challenging the narrative of Bollywood’s decline.
“The industry isn’t dying. It’s waiting to be disrupted… The future of Hindi cinema lies in betting on raw talent, bold storytelling, and fearless direction,” he declared.
Following this, Mehta spotlighted a promising new generation of actors and has since expanded that into a full IMDb list titled “Breakout Male Talent in India.” This collection includes 13 rising stars, such as Adarsh Gourav and Zahan Kapoor, both recipients of IMDb’s “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award.
👀 Explore the full list of breakout male actors reshaping Indian cinema now on IMDb.
