A movie is made with a bunch of lead actors and supporting artistes make it look all the more real. Many a times, these parallel leads turn out to be more remarkable in comparison to the lead actors. The year 2018 saw many such films where supporting actors turned out to be a big draw for cinema lovers. Let’s take a look at some of the scene stealers of 2018 who raised the bar with their performances. Also Read - 5 Horror Movies Of 2018: These Bollywood Films Will Take You On A Spookfest
Richa Chadha - Love Sonia
Earlier this year, Richa played the character of Madhuri in the film Love Sonia, a commercial sex worker entrapped in the global sex market. She stole the show for playing the part of Madhuri who is entrapped in a sex racket and suffers from a deadly disease. She walked away with an outstanding achievement award at the London Film Festival for her role.
Pankaj Tripathi - Stree
Pankaj's performance in the superhit horror film Stree received immense praises. His character Rudra was one of the most loved characters of the film that starred Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. His character evoked the maximum laughs and woots from the audiences.
Jaideep Ahlawat - Raazi
The daredevil Shahid Khan from Gangs of Wasseypur, Jaideep Ahlawat has now come to a phase in Bollywood where the roles are now written keeping him in mind. In Raazi, he was seen playing the character of a RAW agent who trains Alia Bhatt to be a spy. Jaideep has a unique way to portray his character that makes him stand out. While Alia truly gave an award-winning performance, it was also Jaideep's character that left the viewers in awe of him.
Sumeet Vyas - Veere Di Wedding
The superstar of the digital world Sumeet Vyas made it big this year with Veere Di Wedding for being cast as the love interest of Kareena Kapoor Khan. He was the only male lead cast in an all-female cast led film that starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. Inspite of being surrounded by strong female performers, Sumeet held his own through the film.
Rasika Dugal - Manto
Actress Rasika Dugal was recently seen in the role of Safiya opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Nandita Das's Manto. She was at par with her onscreen husband Nawazuddin in the movie. Just like Nawazuddin, Rasika too walked away with incredible praises for her strong act.
Neena Gupta - Badhaai Ho
Senior actress Neena Gupta has been in the industry since 36 years now. After a long while, she returned with Badhaai Ho as a pregnant woman into her late 40s. The NSD alumni stole the show with her performance. She played mother to Ayushmann Khurrana in the film and it was hers and her onscreen husband’s (played by Gajraj Rao) performances that earned the maximum praises.
Richa Chadha - Love Sonia
Earlier this year, Richa played the character of Madhuri in the film Love Sonia, a commercial sex worker entrapped in the global sex market. She stole the show for playing the part of Madhuri who is entrapped in a sex racket and suffers from a deadly disease. She walked away with an outstanding achievement award at the London Film Festival for her role.
Pankaj Tripathi - Stree
Pankaj's performance in the superhit horror film Stree received immense praises. His character Rudra was one of the most loved characters of the film that starred Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. His character evoked the maximum laughs and woots from the audiences.
Jaideep Ahlawat - Raazi
The daredevil Shahid Khan from Gangs of Wasseypur, Jaideep Ahlawat has now come to a phase in Bollywood where the roles are now written keeping him in mind. In Raazi, he was seen playing the character of a RAW agent who trains Alia Bhatt to be a spy. Jaideep has a unique way to portray his character that makes him stand out. While Alia truly gave an award-winning performance, it was also Jaideep's character that left the viewers in awe of him.
Sumeet Vyas - Veere Di Wedding
The superstar of the digital world Sumeet Vyas made it big this year with Veere Di Wedding for being cast as the love interest of Kareena Kapoor Khan. He was the only male lead cast in an all-female cast led film that starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. Inspite of being surrounded by strong female performers, Sumeet held his own through the film.
Rasika Dugal - Manto
Actress Rasika Dugal was recently seen in the role of Safiya opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Nandita Das's Manto. She was at par with her onscreen husband Nawazuddin in the movie. Just like Nawazuddin, Rasika too walked away with incredible praises for her strong act.
Neena Gupta - Badhaai Ho
Senior actress Neena Gupta has been in the industry since 36 years now. After a long while, she returned with Badhaai Ho as a pregnant woman into her late 40s. The NSD alumni stole the show with her performance. She played mother to Ayushmann Khurrana in the film and it was hers and her onscreen husband’s (played by Gajraj Rao) performances that earned the maximum praises.