In Pictures: Best cross dressing avatars of Bollywood actors

Salman Khan in ‘Jaaneman’ (2006)

Actor Salman Khan was seen in a female avatar in the movie 'Jaaneman' in the year 2006, where he showed up in a drag wear. This movie tanked at the box office but his appearance as a girl is still remembered.

Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Trimurti’ and ‘Duplicate’

SRK was seen in a female avatar for the first time in the year 1995 for Subhash Ghai directed movie – 'Trimurti'. He later donned the female attire in the movie 'Duplicate' in the year 1998. Although, both the movies didn't work well at the box office, King Khan's female avatar was noticed and also loved by his fans.

Riteish Deshmukh in ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’ (2006)

Actor Riteish Deshmukh who has received appreciation for his comic roles and also for his negative role was simply fabulous in this movie 'Apna Sapna Money Money' where he was seen in a female avatar in many portions. The actor had to shave his arms, legs and chest to portray the female avatar convincingly. He looked gorgeous as Sania and also won accolades for his performance in the movie.

Kamal Haasan in ‘Chachi 420’ (1997)

How can we not mention this movie? This movie was a super-hit all thanks to Kamal Haasan's female avatar dressed as a Chachi. Chachi 420 aka Kamal’s make up was done by Hollywood’s famous make-up artist Michael Westmore. Michael is known for his work in 'Star Trek' series. This movie was produced and written by the actor himself and every time you got to think of a cross dressing role, this would definitely win hands down. Kamal Haasan was simply unrecognizable, not just in looks, but also his dialogue delivery, style of walking and every little thing was spot on!

Govinda in ‘Shola Aur Shabnam’ and ‘Aunty No 1’

The versatile actor Govinda was seen in a female garb for the first time in the movie 'Shol Aur Shabnam' in the year 1992 where he was seen wearing a short white skirt and yellow collar T-shirt and two pig tails. After 6 years, once again he dressed like a sexy saree clad Indian aunty in 1998 comical movie 'Aunty No. 1'. Dancing to the tunes of “Bandhi kamariya se saree” song, Govinda looked convincing as a full bodied woman flashing her iconic smile every now and then.

Akshay Kumar in ‘Khiladi’ (1992)

The Khiladi Kumar was seen in a female get-up for the very first installment of the super successful Khiladi series. Akshay Kumar and Deepak Tijori enter girls hostel in female avatars and both looked emphatic.

Aamir Khan in ‘Baazi’ (1995)

Although, just for a song in the movie 'Baazi', the perfectionist Aamir Khan looked every bit a diva. The song titled 'Dole Dole Dil Dole' saw Aamir in a black shimmery gown with a thigh high slit, faux feather scarf, curly hair, perfect red pout and high heels. He looked like a cabaret dancer and the song was also a hit with the masses.

Rishi Kapoor in ‘Rafoo Chakkar’ (1975)

The veteran actor Rishi Kapoor who had a huge fan following in his hey days, all thanks to his chocolate boy looks, was seen donning a female avatar in the movie 'Rafoo Chakkar' in the year 1975. He looked so gorgeous that anybody could mistake him for a beautiful woman. He gave his future wife Neetu Singh a run for money.