Celebrated filmmaker Hansal Mehta, known for his masterful storytelling in Scam 1992, Shahid, and Aligarh, has curated two exclusive IMDb lists featuring his all-time favourite male and female actors—an homage to the artists who have shaped his cinematic world.
Speaking about his selections, Mehta says of the male actors, he says “A personal curation of India’s most unforgettable male performers—artists who leave behind echoes long after the final fade out.” Featured among the 34 names are a mix of legends and contemporary forces, including Rajkummar Rao, Pratik Gandhi, and Manoj Bajpayee—all of whom have shared powerful collaborations with the filmmaker. Other names on the male actors list include - Aamir Khan, Adarsh Gourav, Amitabh Bachchan, Amol Palekar, Anant Nag, Balraj Sahni, Dilip Kumar, Fahadh Faasil, and Gagandev Riar.
For the female actors, Mehta writes, “Icons, rebels, muses—these women have often defined and redefined the Indian cinema experience for me. A list written in admiration, and sometimes, awe.” His top 10 female picks include a blend of timeless performers and modern icons - Alia Bhatt, Amruta Subhash, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Madhuri Dixit, Manju Warrier, Nargis, and Nimisha Sajayan.
The lists reflect Hansal Mehta’s deep appreciation for layered performances, artistic courage, and storytelling that endures across eras.
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