Most Popular Bollywood Supporting Actor 2021-22

IFTA is a brainchild of PolBol Media, which has been started with an intent to acknowledge and acclaim the versatile talent in the Indian Film, Television, OTT and Music industries. The market research team at IFTA deeply understands and analyse the interest of the public through its primary and secondary market research. Based on this research the team creates a list of potential list of nominees, which is then sent to the public domain for the viewers to vote.

Unlike other award shows, there is no jury or panel on board that re-considers or even tries to withhold the decision of the audience. It is just Public Votes who decide the fate of the winner. IFTA maintains transparency and hence it is the India’s first People’s Choice Award.

Role of a Supporting Actor

Munna Bhai without Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Manu without Pappi in Tanu weds Manu, or a Sanju without Kamli in Sanju, these films or even the protagonists’ journeys would have been incomplete had they not been supported by these characters. Supporting actors are supremely important in films just as we all need someone to support us in our day-to-day life. It is this relatability that one resonates with while watching these amazing characters on-screen. That is why IFTA brings the category of the Most Popular Bollywood Supporting Actor to appreciate the sheer hard work and dedication that these actors put in to make the performances believable.

And the Winner is……

This actor is currently enjoying the best phase of his career, be it OTT or the big-screen one cannot get enough of him. The winner is none other than the most versatile Pankaj Tripathi who ranked on top with 2009 public votes for portraying the confused, witty, and humorous Bhanu Pratap in Mimi. On number two is Ranveer Singh for gracing the cop universe in Sooryavanshi with 878 votes. The film brought together top cops Simmba, Singham, and Surya. With perfect comic timing and fuming screen presence, Ranveer caught the attention of his audiences even in an extended cameo appearance role.

On number three is Darshan Kumaar with 492 votes for The Kashmir Files. The monologue that Darshan Kumaar gives in the climax was extremely impactful and exposed his powers as an actor.

Some honourable mentions

On number four is Paresh Rawal for playing the coach in Toofan. Saqib Saleem also managed to secure the sixth position for his performance in 83. Jaideep Ahlawat who plays the hot-headed cop in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar manages to receive love from the public on the IFTA list. Amongst other winners, names like Ashish Verma, Amol Parashar, and Abhishek Bajaj are included for their performances in Atrangi Re, Sardar Udham, and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui respectively.

Results

Words of gratitude

Team IFTA congratulate the winners and appreciate the audience for supporting them and taking the time to vote.

IFTA hopes to see you again next year with the latest nominations and new results. Do not forget to share your feedback and suggestions.