Published 15:02 IST, October 10th 2019

Ayushmann Khuranna, Shreyas: Male actors who played female roles

There have been instances in Bollywood when a male actor cross-dressed or took roles of women and did justice to the role. We list down the ones that stood out.

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Bollywood has witnessed several instances when male actors took on challenge of playing a female role. Some delivered excellent humour while some could t hide ir machoism. Some played a lengthy role while ors were short roles. Eir way, some of se roles mand to hit right chords with audience. We give you a list of male actors that perfected role of a female on silver screen

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Kamal Haasan

In Chachi420, Kamal Haasan essayed  role of Chachi. Chachi 420 is reportedly first-ever prominent role that remains etched in many Hassan fan’s minds. In film, Kamal Haasan is seen in disguise as a nanny to his kids. film is a comical take on a family drama with some serious mess towards end.

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Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Deshmukh took versatility to next level when he portrayed role of a girl in Apna Sapna Money Money in 2006. According to reports. Riteish effortlessly played character by getting movements and expression right. comedy-drama h an ensemble star cast, but Riteish's role definitely stood out. 

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Ayushmann Khurrana

Dream Girl which was released recently saw off-beat actor in  role of Pooja. In film, actor pretends to be a girl who works in a love hotline call centre. Ayushmann even danced in film while perfectly orning a girl’s attire. romance comedy gave some laughs to viewers.

Salman Khan

For a short while, Salman Khan ditched his regular Bhai avatar and became a girl for one of his roles. Jaan-E-Man, a 2006 film showed Salman Khan in a white halter neck dress which could t hide Sallu’s macho body. He also wore a blonde wig and matching neckpiece in film. film was a love triangle between three leing stars but Salman Khan as a woman me audience laugh. 

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Shreyas Talpe

Shreyas Talpe has played role of a woman in several films. Paying Guest, Golmaal 2 were some of se films. Both films were comedy flicks and Shreyas mastered female antics in role. He was seen comfortable in both films.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar released first look of his horror film Laxmmi Bomb and fans could t hide ir excitement. It will be first time that Akshay Kumar will be orning a saree in a film. film will be released in June 2020. It also stars Kiara vani.

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