Published 22:13 IST, May 25th 2020
If Steven Soderber's 'Contagion' has a Bollywood remake THESE actors can be a part of it
The 2011 movie 'Contagion' is being talked about for its similarities to the current Coronavirus situation. Here's a look at 'Contagion' cast in Bollywood
Contagion is one of the finest movies by director Steven Soderbergh. The American thriller released in 2011 was received well by audiences and critics alike. The movie featured a strong star cast including Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, and Sanaa Lathan. The plot of the movie revolved around the spread of a virus which is transmitted in people through respiratory droplets and fomites. The movie is being talked about lately because of the similarities of its plot and the current Coronavirus pandemic situation around the world. What if the movie was made in Bollywood? Here is a look at Contagion cast if the film was made in Bollywood.
Deepika Padukone as Dr Leonora Orantes
The character of Dr Leonora Orantes was played by Marion Cotillard in the film. She is an epidemiologist with WHO. The character can be played by Deepika Padukone as she has the looks and acting skills required to play this role.
Image Credits: Marion Cottilard and Deepika Padukone Instagram
Akshay Kumar as Mitch Emhoff
The role of Mitch Emhoff was played by Matt Damon in the movie. Mitch is a common man with no knowledge of the medical field. Akshay Kumar becomes the ideal choice to portray this character in the Hindi version of 'Contagion'.
Image Credits: matt_damon_official and Akshay Kumar Instagram
Saif Ali Khan as Dr Ellis Cheever
Laurence Fishburne has played the character of Dr Ellis Cheever in Contagion. Saif Ali Khan has played several serious characters in his career. Saif Ali Khan becomes the perfect actor to play this role of a competent physician.
Image Credits: laurence_fishburne and saifalikhanfc Instagram
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Aamir Khan as Alan Krumwiede
The complex character of Alan Krumwiede was played by Jude Law in Contagion. Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan is the ideal choice for this character. It would be interesting to see Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan in the same movie.
Image Credits: judehlaw and Aamir Khan Instagram
Kareena Kapoor Khan as Beth Emhoff
The role of Beth Emhoff was played by Gwyneth Paltrow. Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes perfect for the role with her looks and screen presence. The audiences would be in for a treat to see the real-life couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the same movie.
Image Credits: Gwyneth Paltrow and Kareena Kapoor Khan Instagram
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Dr Erin Mears
Dr Erin Mears was played by Hollywood actor Kate Winslet in Contagion. She had also travelled to CDC to research on her character. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan can play this role with utmost ease.
Image Credits: kate.winslet.official and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Instagram
Updated 22:13 IST, May 25th 2020