Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar to Sharman Joshi: 7 Bollywood Actors Who Embraced Regional Cinema
Talent has no language, and our beloved stars from Bollywood have proven it right by going beyond Hindi cinema! From Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati to South, Bollywood stars have happily crossed language borders, winning hearts all over! Here are 7 Bollywood actors who embraced regional cinema.
*Amitabh Bachchan – Fakt Purusho Maate*
Big B, Indian cinema’s royalty, made a strong mark in Gujarati cinema with Fakt Purusho Maate, a comedy-drama film. The film showed Amitabh Bachchan as Purushottam, descending to Earth from the afterlife in a plot that aims to break the notions of generational patriarchy and support gender equality.
*Akshay Kumar – Kannappa*
Akshay Kumar stepped into Telugu cinema with Kannappa, proving that he’s not done with challenging himself yet! When it comes to playing powerful and impactful roles, Akshay proves that language holds no barrier for him!
*Sharman Joshi – Bhalobashar Morshum*
After a significant career in Hindi films, Sharman Joshi is all set to make his Bengali debut with the upcoming film, Bhalobashar Morshum. The film marks a prominent shift for Sharman, who takes a thoughtful detour to Bengali cinema with a romantic drama, bringing with him years of experience from Hindi cinema.
*Saif Ali Khan – Devara*
Saif Ali Khan surprised fans by making his Telugu debut with Devara, an action-drama film,that saw him as a formidable antagonist. Celebrated for tapping into newfound shades as an actor, Saif did not disappoint his fans as the intense Bhaira. His entry in South cinema raised excitement levels, leaving audiences curious about his South escapades.
*Madhuri Dixit – Bucket List*
The Dhak Dhak girl shone bright in Marathi cinema with Bucket List. Warm, heartfelt and relatable, Madhuri Dixit brought believability to her role as a 40-year-old homemaker in Pune who makes the life-changing decision to complete the bucket list of her 20-year-old donor.
*Alia Bhatt – RRR*
Alia Bhatt may have had limited screentime in RRR, but she ensured every frame turned out impactful. As Sita, Alia peeled emotional layers of her role so well, that it blurred the lines between the actress and the character.
*Sonakshi Sinha – Jatadhara*
Sonakshi Sinha added a feather to her cap by stepping into Telugu cinema with Jatadhara. In addition to Bollywood, she expanded her reach to South cinema and undertook a bold risk with a plot that blended ancient folklore with modern-day rationalism.
For these actors, Bollywood might be their home, but cinema is clearly one big playground!
