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New Delhi: In the world of Bollywood, which is filled with glitz and glamour, talent knows no bounds. In the past, we have seen plenty of artists going beyond the realm of their primary craft to explore new territories and add new dimensions to their careers. Similarly, in Hindi cinema, there are a lot of singers who have made their mark as actors as well, marking a crossover that has always left fans fascinated.
Usually known for their melodious voice and powerful stage performances, these vocalists took their admirers by surprise by stepping in front of the camera and showcasing their new talent on the silver screen. Some of the musical powerhouses went on to garner so much love from audiences for their acting that they featured in multiple movies in their careers.
Their versatility has proved that talent is not limited to a single stage. So, today, let's have a look at some popular Indian singers who forayed into Bollywood as actors and left an impression on the hearts of viewers.
The Punjabi music sensation made waves in the Hindi film industry with Udta Punjab in 2016. He not only earned praise for his natural acting but also received acclaim for his striking screen presence. And, there has been no looking back for him ever since. On the sidelines of maintaining a successful singing career, he has been featuring in Bollywood as well.
Known for his iconic singing style and chartbuster musical tracks, Himesh took cinemas by storm with Aap Kaa Surroor in 2007. Well, reviews by critics didn't matter much to him as the flick performed decently at the Box Office. His latest release, titled Badass Ravi Kumar, garnered significant buzz on social media.
The soulful singer delivered viral hits like O Sanam and Ek Pal Ka Jeena. He didn't shy away from trying his hand at acting in films such as Kaante and Sur - The Melody of Life. His charm and grace were what his fans admired the most. Though, his silver screen career was short-lived.
You will be amazed to know that Shaan has appeared in cameo roles in many flicks. But he didn't pursue a full-time career in acting and focused more on raising the melody quotient with his soulful voice.
The controversial rapper and music producer made his acting debut with The Xposé in 2014. A documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, based on his life, was released on Netflix in 2024.
Considered to be one of the finest singers in India, Sonu Nigam also tried acting. Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani and Love in Nepal are some of his most talked-about theatrical works. Despite not gaining much success in theatres with his acting, his songs remain ageless and are played on loop by music lovers of all age groups.
The singer-turned-actor is one of the biggest superstars of the Punjabi industry. He made his Bollywood debut with Second Hand Husband in 2015. He was also a part of the Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty starrer Lucknow Central, which was directed by Ranjit Tiwari.
(This story was curated by Raghav Jaitly.)
