Published 20:45 IST, June 11th 2020

Can Akshay Kumar be the desi Don Draper in Bollywood's version of 'Mad Men'? Find out

Mad Men is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time. Here is a look at the Mad Men cast if the show is ever made in Bollywood.

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American period drama series Mad Men is one of most critically acclaimed shows of all time. series is created by Matw Weiner and is produced by Lionsgate Television. first season of Mad Men aired in 2007 and was an instant hit among audience. show is praised for its gripping story, writing, direction, visual style, historical aunticity and stellar performances by all actors. show’s fictional time frame runs from 1960 to 1970.

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lead character of series is of Don Draper played by Jon Hamm. plot of show follows story of people in his personal and professional lives. show’s seventh and last season concluded in 2015 but it is still enjoyed by people all over world. Mad Men was a huge hit among audiences and critics alike but what if show was made in Bollywood? Here is a look at Mad Men cast if show is ever made in Bollywood.

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Akshay Kumar as Don Draper

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lead character of show Don Draper was played by Jon Hamm. womanizing, hard-drinking chain-smoking executive can be played by Akshay Kumar in Bollywood’s Mad Men.

Im Credits: jonhammdaily Instagram and Akshay Kumar Instagram

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Katrina Kaif as Betty Francis

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Betty Francis is Don Draper’s ex-wife. role was played by January Jones in show. Katrina Kaif can be perfect candidate to play this role.

Im Credits: January Jones Instagram and Katrina Kaif Instagram

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Vidya Balan as Joan Harris

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Christina Hendricks had played this role of office manr and head of secretarial pool at Sterling Cooper in show. If show is ever made in Bollywood, Vidya Balan can do justice to role.

Im Credits: Christina Hendricks Instagram and Deepika Padukone Instagram

Alia Bhatt as Peggy Olson

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Elisabeth Moss has shown evolution of Peggy Olson’s character from being a secretary to being a copywriter with her own office in show. In Bollywood version of show, Alia Bhatt can play this role to perfection.

Im Credits: Elisabeth Moss Instagram and Alia Bhatt Instagram

Ranbir Kapoor as Pete Campbell

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Vincent Kariser had played this role of young and ambitious account executive in Mad Men. If show gets a Bollywood remake, Ranbir Kapoor can brea life into this role.

Im Credits: vincentkariser Instagram and ranbirkapoor Instagram

Anil Kapoor as Roger Sterling

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Roger Sterling is one of two senior partners of Sterling Cooper. Veteran actor John Slattery had played this role in show. Anil Kapoor becomes natural choice to play this role in Bollywood’s Mad Men.

Im Credits: madrecords.mx Instagram and Anil Kapoor Instagram

20:44 IST, June 11th 2020