Bollywood’s 7 most underrated gems who deserve the spotlight

Bollywood’s 7 most underrated gems who deserve the spotlight Pic/ Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Shruti Sampat Published Oct 01, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gulshan Devaiah A comic or serious character, Gulshan nails them all with his impressive craft Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rasika Dugal Rasika Dugal has quietly built a strong reputation through projects like Mirzapur, Delhi Crime, and Manto. She specializes in bringing out the inner world Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Jim Sarbh Whether it’s his chilling debut in Neerja, his eccentric brilliance in Rocket Boys, or his layered performance in Made in Heaven, Jim Sarbh commands attention Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Diana Penty Diana Penty has carved her own niche as one of Bollywood’s most natural actors. From her refreshing debut in Cocktail to her understated strength in Parmanu Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Radhika Apte Be it Sacred Games, Parched, Andhadhun, or her international projects, Radhika Apte is fearless in her choices Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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