Supporting Actors Shine: Brief Roles, Lasting Impressions In Cinema

Sometimes a character who appears on screen for just a few minutes leaves a lasting impact on the audience's heart. There have been instances when an actor has portrayed a small role in a movie yet is loved by everyone.

This proves that the realism and impact of the character player are more important than the screen time or the dialogues of the character. When an actor nails the job, it is guaranteed to make a forever imprint in the minds of the viewers.

Here are four such characters who were not the lead characters but ended up being the most remembered ones:

Chhaya shot to fame with her portrayal of Manju Mai in Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies. Despite not being the central character, Chhaya's Manju Mai has a major role in the story's progression. Manju Mai, the independent tea-stall owner, has many one-liners about women's financial freedom and societal taboos that symbolise gender bias. Her character in the film was truly an inspiration to many women.

Actor Anjum Batra, known for his work in popular projects such as Dev D, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Jersey, and Maamla Legal Hai, portrayed Kesar Singh Tikki in Chamkila alongside Diljit Dosanjh. The actor's character had an instant connection with everyone. Though he had limited screen time, Anjum's character left a lasting impression on the audience as Tikki Singh.

3) Sanjeeda Sheikh - Fighter

This Bollywood beauty is known for her work across many projects in Bollywood. However, her latest portrayal on the big screen alongside Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan has surely left a lasting impression on everyone's mind.

4) Celebrity Designer Rick Roy - Dil Dosti Dilemma

Popular designer Rick Roy, who is behind styling celebs like Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Akshay Kumar, and Emraan Hashmi, recently made his acting debut in the Amazon show Dil Dosti Dilemma. The designer made a special appearance on the show, and his performance instantly left a lasting impression on the minds of the audience.