English language uses the word extra as an adjective, a noun, or an adverb. When listing out its multiple usages as a noun, dictionaries indicate a meaning that is central to film and media production cultures. This definition is “an additional worker specifically one hired to act in a group scene in a motion picture, television or a stage production.” Synonyms used for extras include: ‘junior artists’, ‘atmosphere’, ‘background actors/talent/performers/artists/cast members,’ or simply ‘background’. Below-the-line cast placed a rung above the extra, but well below the lead actors, ranges from actors performing minor roles to those who are principal players pivotal to a narrative. Sometimes addressed as supporting or character actors, or actors with bit parts, or side heroes (in filmi Bambaiya), their stock roles are often playing family members, best friends, love interests, sidekicks and even antagonists. The extra has nonspeaking parts while the below-the-line cast will have a few lines of dialogue, or more, depending on the significance of the character.