New Delhi, June 12 -- Action movies cannot exist without stunts. From high-speed car chases to breathtaking rooftop leaps, the best movie stunts of all time are thrilling, dangerous and often unforgettable.

Stunt performers are usually behind most of these adrenaline-pumping moments. Often called the unsung heroes of Hollywood, due to a lack of recognition, these professionals risk their lives and limbs to bring cinematic action to life. But stunt work started gaining increased visibility thanks to some immensely popular mainstream actors who began performing their own feats of daring.

While Buster Keaton was one of the earliest to do so, it was the titans of Asian cinema who helped stunt work gain a distinctive reputation. The foremos...