Best Of 2025: Danish Pandor In Dhurandhar, Rachit Singh In Thamma To Rajat Bedi, Raghav Juyal In The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, Actors Who Won Hearts Despite Small Roles

While 2025 was packed with star-led releases, the year also stood out for performances that came from beyond the lead roles yet stayed with audiences long after. Across theatres and streaming platforms, supporting characters sparked discussion while also dominating social media conversations, and in several cases, even outshone the main leads.

Spanning period dramas, spy thrillers, web series, and romantic horror, these actors proved that impact isn’t defined by screen time. Here’s a look at the performers who may not have played the central characters, but ended up being among the most talked-about names of 2025.

Bollywood Actors Who Stood Out Despite Despite Essaying Small Roles

Vineet Kumar Singh – Superboys of Malegaon

Vineet Kumar Singh once again shows his ability to elevate a film from within in Superboys of Malegaon. In a story rooted in aspiration and small-town filmmaking, his performance adds authenticity and emotional grounding. Without relying on big moments, Vineet brings a lived-in quality to his role, quietly strengthening the film’s core and leaving a lasting impact through nuance rather than volume.

Danish Pandor – Dhurandhar

In Dhurandhar, Danish Pandor played Uzair Baloch, Rehman’s cousin and the right-hand man of the Baloch gang. Even with limited screen time, he made an impression with his strong screen presence and calm intensity. Without overdoing it, Danish brought weight to the character and added to the film’s gritty mood. His performance showed that a role doesn’t need to be big to be noticed — sometimes, a few solid scenes are enough to make an impact.

Rachit Singh – Thamma

Rachit Singh played Veeran, a member of the Betaal sect who idolises Thama Yakshasan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and follows his orders with unwavering loyalty. At odds with Rashmika Mandanna’s Tadaka, who is trying to protect Ayushmann Khurrana’s Alok from Yakshasan’s shadow, Veeran becomes a key narrative obstacle. Rachit’s presence adds tension to the conflict, strengthening the film’s good-versus-evil arc without drawing unnecessary attention to itself.

Rajat Bedi – The Ba***ds Of Bollywood

Rajat Bedi returned to the spotlight with Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series The Bads of Bollywood on Netflix. Though not the lead, his portrayal of Bollywood star Jaraj Saxena stood out for its sharp writing and relatable humour. Playing an actor caught in a contract dispute with a major studio, Bedi brought self-awareness, wit, and strong comic timing to the role. His performance was widely appreciated, marking a notable and welcome return after years away from mainstream attention.

Raghav Juyal — The Ba***ds Of Bollywood

Breaking away from his dancer image, Raghav Juyal surprised audiences as Parvaiz — Aasmaan’s closest friend. Blending humour with emotional depth, Raghav brought warmth and relatability to the series. His natural timing and emotional ease earned appreciation from both viewers and critics.

2025 proved that memorable performances don’t rely on spectacle — they rely on truth. These actors didn’t just entertain; they left a mark. Their work shaped conversations, earned respect, and set a strong benchmark for the years ahead.

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Also Read: Best of 2025: Ahaan Panday, Aaishvary Thavkeray, Zahan Kapoor, Bollywood’s Debutant Actors Who Delivered Impactful Performances This Year

Grinell Jacinto

With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.