It’ll all sound a bit cliché, but the thing is, Bollywood represents the true India because in this film industry, as well, many artists come from different cultures and different sub-film industries, and the result is absolutely magical. Today, specifically though, we’re focusing on the actors and actresses who have Gujarati roots or have worked in Gujarati films and drama, but are now super famous in mainstream Bollywood. So, if you’re intrigued about who these famous actresses and actors are, then just keep on reading. Probably, you already know these 10 Famous Gujarati Actors/Actresses in Bollywood 205.
1. Pratik Gandhi
How about we start off the list with the guy whose one amazing performance basically changed the whole concept of what a breakout role should be? After the release of Scam 1992, it was not only a matter of Pratik Gandhi getting talked about a lot; he was simply impossible to forget. He was a transition from the Gujarati stage with films like Bey Yaar and Love Ni Bhavai, and was a well-known face in the state already. But it was his performance as Harshad Mehta that made him a sensation everywhere in India.
2. Paresh Rawal
While discussing the contribution of Gujarat to Indian cinema, one cannot think of skipping Paresh Rawal. No way! Paresh’s acting career was initially rooted in Gujarati plays, but eventually, he created a hereditary chain of more than 150 Hindi movies. He has done everything from making us laugh with his role of Baburao in Hera Pheri to being deeply moved with performances in Sanju and OMG. Receiving the Padma Shri award, he is still a towering personality in the year 2025.
3. Supriya Pathak
Many people refer to her as Hansa from Khichdi, but her talent is much more than that. She has started her journey with Gujarati films like Carry on Kesar, and Supriya Pathak has been able to maintain the perfect balance between regional cinema and Bollywood, which very few have done. In the past, she has been recognized for giving subtle and layered performances in such films as Ram-Leela and Satyaprem Ki Kotha.
4. Manoj Joshi
Manoj Joshi, whose face you must have seen in a multitude of iconic films, is our fourth on the list. The versatile actor has satisfied audiences with his performances in both Bollywood and Gujarati films like Hungama, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Thai Jashe, and Chasani, respectively. He has maintained a very successful career for a long time, which is a good combination of comedy and seriousness.
5. Disha Vakani
Daya Ben was more than just a character; she became a cultural icon because of Disha Vakani, and we all know that magic, don’t we? She is away from her role for quite a while, but in real life as well, people still recognize her as Daya Ben, that’s quite literally how famous she is in India. Prior to garnering immense popularity with the Gokuldham Society Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Disha Vakani was deeply involved in Gujarati theatre. Her brief but powerful characters in movies such as Devdas and Jodhaa Akbar were enough to prove that her abilities were not only for the small screen.
6. Aruna Irani
More than 500 movies? Well, that figure alone is enough to say a lot. The career of Aruna Irani was not only limited to Hindi films, but her graph spanned across Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Kannada films. She was the lead in successful Gujarati films like Charotar Ni Champa and Footpath Ni Rani, whereas the Hindi film industry (Bollywood) got her brightening in timeless movies like Bombay to Goa and Raja Babu. As of today, she is still among the few actresses who can vary their performance from regional to mainstream with no trouble whatsoever.
7. Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi’s path was way before he became a super popular name through TV fame. He was in Bollywood movies like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and at the same time, was heavily involved in Gujarati theatre. His performance is based on basicness, humor timing, and being just relatable on another level. So, even after 2025, when he is still primarily a TV actor, his influence can still be felt in other industries.
8. Prachi Desai
At eight, we can place Prachi Desai, a contemporary Bollywood actress with a heritage of Gujarati. She went on to impressively change the medium from the small screen (Kasamh Se) to the big screen with movies like Rock On!! and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. Prachi Desai’s popularity in Hindi films and currently on OTT platforms is enough to make her a very prominent face of the region-origin Gujarati actresses.
9. Kiran Kumar
Kiran Kumar is a rare actor among the few who are able to transfer their intense presence from the stage brilliantly. How? Well, after making a sparkling debut in the Gujarati film industry with films like Kaydo and Have Thase Baap Re, he took a plunge in Bollywood, where he was brilliant in the portrayal of intricate, mostly antagonistic characters in films like Tezaab and Khuda Gawah. He is not very active nowadays, but his voice, face, and aura still connect with the lovers of the cinema.
10. Jackie Shroff
Our list’s number ten is Jackie Shroff, who literally wrapped it up the right way. Not a lot of people know this, but a Gujarati at heart and soul, the actor has also been a part of the Gujarati movie Ventilator (2018). With over 200 films to his credit and a career that is still flourishing in 2025, Jackie is an unusual blend of fame and cultural flexibility. No doubt, we have seen it year after year, for many years actually, like he is always brilliant, whether it is a cameo or a character in the whole movie.
Conclusion
See, from the Gujarati cinema, movies, and shows, there are more and more names popping up because of their acting skills and absolute natural talent and beauty, but by far, we know that these ten names have now become super famous, and now you get why.