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Top Indian cricketers who appeared in Bollywood movies

As the 2023 World Cup fever heats up, let’s take a look at the famous cricketers who have starred in Bollywood movies.

Posted by: Mohnish Singh

Cricket and movies are treated as religion in India. Fans adore their favorite stars from both fields. Some of Bollywood’s leading actresses are married to popular cricketers. As the 2023 World Cup fever heats up, let’s take a look at the famous cricketers who have starred in Bollywood movies.

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev, who led the Indian team to an unprecedented victory in the 1983 World Cup, has appeared in films such as: Dhiraghi Yes, Dhiraghi. Chain Chestnut Main Chestnutand mujse shaadi karogi. However, his most notable cameo was in Nagesh Kukunoor’s award-winning film. Iqbalstarring Shreyas Talpade and Naseeruddin Shah.

Ajay Jadeja

Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja made his Bollywood debut in a supporting role in the 2003 film. Kell – no ordinary game. Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty and Celina Jaitley played the lead roles in the film. but, Kell – no ordinary game It was a complete failure at the box office. Jadeja later appeared in the 2009 film. Pal pal dil ke saath, directed by VK Kumar. The film did poorly at the box office and the former Indian batsman turned to cricket commentary and analysis.

Three Sans

Before making his debut in Bollywood, S. Sreesanth made his Mollywood debut in a Malayalam film. Team 5. In the same year, she appeared in a Hindi film. Akshar 2, co-starring Zareen Khan and Gautam Lord. Both films failed to resonate with audiences.

Anil Kumble

The ace bowler played himself in the 2008 film. Meeraby Not OutMandira Bedi, Mahesh Manjrekar and Anupam Kher are in the lead roles.

Salil Ankora

Salil Ankola made his Test debut in the same match as Sachin Tendulkar but played only a few ODIs. He turned to the film and television industry in his 2000. In the movie he played a police officer. Kurukshetra He also appeared in a film based on cricket, co-starring Sanjay Dutt. Please be quiet He has also appeared in films such as: Pitha, Chularya Haitumneand Riwayat.