In Pictures – Bollywood actors who turned directors

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah is a stage actor and director, and a prominent figure in Indian parallel cinema. He has acted in many Bollywood movies. Naseeruddin Shah's directorial debut in movies, Yun Hota To Kya Hota, was released in 2006. It stars several established actors such as Konkona Sen Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Irfan Khan, newcomer Ayesha Takia, his son Imaad Shah and his old friend Ravi Baswani.

Pankaj Kapoor

Pankaj Kapoor has appeared in many television serials and films. The actor made his directorial debut with 'Mausam' in 2011 starring son Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. He will be next seen in Vikas Bahl's 'Shaandaar' with his son Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

Pooja Bhatt

Pooja Bhatt is an Indian film actress, voice actress, model and film maker. She is the eldest child of Indian film director, Mahesh Bhatt. The actress has appeared in many hit movies like Sadak, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin and many more. Her last film appearance was in 'Everybody Says I'm Fine!' in 2001. She has since focused on producing and directing. She made her directorial debut with 'Paap' in 2004, starring John Abraham and Udita Goswami. Since then, she has made four more directorial ventures: Holiday, Dhokha, Kajraare, Jism 2, Cabaret and Jism 3.

Sunny Deol

Sunny Deol made his debut as a director and producer with 'Dillagi', in which he also starred alongside his brother Bobby. His upcoming film 'Ghayal Once Again' is also directed by him which is all set to release in Jan 2016.

Ajay Devgn

The actor owns a production company, Ajay Devgn Films, which was established in 2000. In 2008, he co-produced the drama 'U Me Aur Hum' which marked his directorial debut. Ajay Devgn also played the lead role in the film, sharing the screen with his wife Kajol.

Aamir Khan

Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian film industry. In 2007, he produced the film 'Taare Zameen Par' which marked his directorial debut. Aamir Khan also played a supporting role in the film, sharing the screen with the debut of child actor Darsheel Safary. The film was a major success that garnered him the Filmfare Awards for Best Film and Best Director.