Published 13:11 IST, November 5th 2019
Bollywood: Actors who also turned writers for their films
Bollywood is full of multitalented actors. From singing songs to writing their films, they have done it all. Here are some Bollywood actors who are also writers
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Some Bollywood actors are also reportedly excellent writers. Bollywood does not lack multitalented celebrities. These multitalented stars have surprised the audience with their skills. These actors have done many things besides acting like choreographing their own dance numbers, doing their own stunts, directing their own films, singing their own songs, and even writing their own scripts. These celebrities were so passionate about their work that they even wrote the scripts for their movies. Here is a look at the Bollywood stars who are also excellent writers:
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1. Salman Khan:
The popular Bollywood actor has a very well known hobby that's also applicable to the Bollywood industry. Not many of his fans know that he has also written stories for many films. He wrote the story for his movie Veer. Unfortunately, the movie failed to meet the audience's expectations, which is why Box Office India termed the movie's collection as below average. Salman also turned into a writer for his films Baaghi: A Rebel For Love and Chandra-Mukhi. According to reports, he may also write for Kick 2.
2. Farhan Akhtar:
Farhan Akhtar is one of the prominent actors and writers in Bollywood. Farhan Akhar has written popular films like Don, Don 2, Rock On, Rock On 2, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara, Talaash, Dil Dhadakne Do and even Dil Chahta Hai.
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3. Kalki Koechlin:
Kalki has written only one film so far. She wrote the script for her 2010 movie, The Girl In Yellow Boots. However, Kalki mentioned in an interview with a media publication that she would never mix writing with acting. She further added that writing and acting in the same film created confusion for the writer inside her.
4. Konkana Sen Sharma:
Talented actor Konkana Sen Sharma has given some remarkable performances as an actor. She tried her hand at writing and started with a short film, Naamkoron. She has also written and directed an award-winning thriller, A Death in The Gunj.
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5. Vineet Kumar Singh:
The actor, popularly known for his performances in Anurag Kashyap's Ugly and Gangs of Wasseypur, turned into a writer for his film Mukkabaaz, which was written by and starred him. Anurag Kashyap was the director of this film and it was very well received by critics.
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11:54 IST, November 5th 2019