Govinda, Kamal Haasan To Sharad Kelkar, Bollywood Actors Who Redefined Boundaries By Playing Female Characters

Bollywood actors are going beyond gender! These Bollywood actors took on female roles and won hearts. Check them out.

Bollywood Actors Playing Female Characters

Bollywood has seen several instances where substantial actors took on the challenges of playing female characters on-screen. Some excelled in humour, and others in intensity, yet each performance resonated strongly with audiences.
Here’s looking at male stars who played female roles.

Bollywood Actors Who Took On Female Roles

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan in Chachi 420

In Chachi 420, Kamal Haasan played the iconic, titular role, one that remains etched in the minds of his die-hard fans. The actor is seen in disguise as a nanny to his kids, and serves a comical take on a family drama with a deep message at the end.

Govinda

Govinda In Aunty No.1

The actor took on the challenge of stepping into the shoes of an aunty in Aunty No.1, and served a reminder of why he carries an impeccable comic timing. This iconic comedy drama explored the life of a middle-aged man who transforms into a woman to win the love of his lady.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar in Laxmii

Mr Kumar added a golden feather to his cap of versatility by playing a woman in Laxmii and unleashing ferocity and rage as a woman on revenge. The actor donned a saree, danced in the drape and added honesty to his portrayal with fluid expressions and mannerisms.

Sharad Kelkar

Sharad Kelkar in Laxmii

The ‘Tanhaji’ actor created a striking curve in his filmography with Laxmii, wherein he stepped into the shoes of woman fighting for her respect. The actor let his character shine by embodying the softness of a female and combining it finely with rage, demonstrating inner conflicts.

Riteish Deshmukh

Ritesih Deshmukh

Ritesih Deshmukh in Apna Sapna Money Money

Mr Deshmukh shot up the versatility meter to newer levels by playing the role of a girl in Apna Sapna Money Money in 2006. From getting the fluid movements to the expression right, the actor ensured to stand out among the ensemble cast.

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushman Khurrana in Dream Girl

In Dream Girl, the offbeat actor played Pooja, pretending to be a girl who works in a love hotline call centre. Ayushmann donned a feminine look and impressed with a dance marked by elegance and soft expressions.

For these actors, playing a woman on-screen was not just about a makeover transition; it was a masterclass in acting.

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