INDIA, Nov. 27 -- In Hindi cinema and television, there are two types of actors. The first are those who arrive with a lot of fanfare. The second group, which includes Sharib Hashmi, consists of those who take over the scene before anyone notices. Here are some of the best Sharib Hashmi movies and TV shows you need to watch.

The mainstream took a minute to catch up. Hashmi has become an expert at sneaking up on audiences, from his role as the affable friend of Shah Rukh Khan's character in Jab Tak Hai Jaan to that of the emotional centre of The Family Man. The work of Hashmi now range from high-profile productions to indie darlings, and his movies and TV shows have made him a streaming staple without the need for PR.

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