Indian Actors Better Known by On-Screen Names

12 Aug,2024

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Sholay (1975) - Gabbar Singh Actor: Amjad Khan Role: Gabbar Singh, the iconic villain from Sholay, is one of the most recognized characters in Indian cinema.

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Sholay (1975) - Basanti Actress: Hema Malini Role: Basanti, the talkative and spirited village belle, is one of Hema Malini's most memorable roles.

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Mogambo - Mr. India (1987) Actor: Amrish Puri Role: Mogambo, the evil mastermind, is remembered for his famous line, "Mogambo khush hua."

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Chulbul Pandey - Dabangg series (2010, 2012, 2019) Actor: Salman Khan Role: Chulbul Pandey, the quirky and fearless cop, became a cultural phenomenon.

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Vijay Dinanath Chauhan - Agneepath (1990) Actor: Amitabh Bachchan Role: Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, a character immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan, is often referred to by his full name.

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Simran - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Actress: Kajol Role: Simran, the romantic heroine in one of Bollywood's most iconic love stories, is a name closely associated with Kajol.

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Munna Bhai - Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Actor: Sanjay Dutt Role: Munna Bhai, the lovable goon with a golden heart, became synonymous with Sanjay Dutt.

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Circuit - Munna Bhai series (2003, 2006) Actor: Arshad Warsi Role: Circuit, Munna Bhai’s loyal sidekick, is one of Arshad Warsi's most memorable roles.

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Raj - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Actor: Shah Rukh Khan Role: Raj, the quintessential romantic hero, became an iconic character for Shah Rukh Khan.

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Munnabhai - Shaktimaan (1997-2005) Actor: Mukesh Khanna Role: Shaktimaan, the Indian superhero, made Mukesh Khanna a household name, especially among children.

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