PremiumFrom Sunil Gavaskar to Yuvraj Singh: Check out these cricketers who have had acting roles
Yograj Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ajay Jadeja are such cricketers who have ventured into acting later in their careers.
Indian cricketers who have acted in films
There is no denying the fact that Bollywood has had a strong connection with cricket. From movies based on cricket to actors having relationships with famous cricketers, the bond goes a long way. But it is not just the actors who are interested in the field of sports; some Indian cricketers have also ventured into entertainment to try their luck in acting. Shikhar Dhawan is next, who will be making his acting debut with the upcoming movie Double XL alongside Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha. Take a look at other cricketers who have acted in Bollywood films in the past.
Last Updated: 02.34 PM, Feb 26, 2024
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Sunil Gavaskar in Savli Premachi
The star cricketer of the Indian team, Sunil Gavaskar, has not just aced the cricket field but also cinema houses. The athlete has been featured in the 1980 Marathi movie Savli Premachi, directed by Datta Keshav, alongside Agha and Vikram Gokhale. He also did a cameo role in Naseeruddin Shah’s 1988 film Malaamaal.
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Ajay Jadeja in Khel
Ajaya Jadeja was one of the renowned players of his time until a match-fixing scandal put an end to his glorious career. After retiring from cricket, he tried his luck at acting and landed an important role in the 2003 movie Khel. The film proved to be a dud at the box office, making the star athlete try his hand at cricket commentary.
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Kapil Dev in Iqbal, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, and Stumped
The man who landed us our first World Cup, Kapil Dev, was the captain of the Indian cricket team at the time. Many of his fans might not know that the athlete has made quite a few appearances in Hindi movies as well. He appeared in a host of movies, including Iqbal, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, and Stumped.
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Yograj Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Yograj Singh is the father of popular Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Though he started off his career in cricket, he found success in acting. He has acted in over 30 Punjabi and 10 Hindi films. The most recognised and esteemed role in his career has been his portrayal of Milkha Singh’s coach in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, starring Farhan Akhtar in the lead role.
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Yuvraj Singh in Putt Sardaran De and Mehndi Shagna Di
It might come as a shock to some to know that cricketer Yuvraj Singh was a child actor before he ventured into sports. He used to work in Punjabi films such as Putt Sardaran De and Mehndi Shagna Di, as a young artist, alongside his father, Yograj Singh.
Last Updated: 02.34 PM, Feb 26, 2024