Our favorite classic megastar, Amitabh Bachchan, holds the record for having played dual roles in fifteen films; the other close competitors are Kader Khan, Govinda, and Rajesh Khanna. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan is among the fortunate few who had the opportunity to play double roles in several films. Shahenshah
The Master of Duality: Amitabh Bachchan’s Double Roles
He has played double roles in a variety of stories, including thrillers, comedies, and dramas. Most of the double roles played by him are from the era when revenge stories were a hit. Interestingly, in 1982 alone, he had three films in which he played a double role: Satte Pe Satta (look-alikes), Bemisal (brothers), and Desh Premee (father-son). This remains a unique and commendable feather in his cap. Both in 1978 and 1999 he had two double-role releases each—Don and Kasme Waade in 1978 and Lal Baadshah and Sooryavansham in 1999. Other movies where he played a double role are Adalat, the great gambler, Mahaan, Aakhree raasta, Toofan, Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan, and Hum Kaun Hai. Shahanshah
He also played one triple role in Mahaan. While shooting for Satte Pe Satta, Hema Malini was pregnant and still accepted the role because this role was offered to Rekha, and she had stopped signing films with her by that time. His last double-role film was Hum Kaun Hai. Amitabh had a belief that the films having his double roles usedto beo hits, and hence he used to sign more of them! Shahenshah
Amitabh Bachchan, the Shahenshah of Bollywood, has played the highest number of double roles in Indian cinema, showcasing his exceptional acting skills and versatility. One of his most iconic double roles was in the 1972 film Seeta Aur Geeta, where he played Ravi and Prem, two brothers with distinct personalities. He has also played dual roles in films like Desh Premee (1982) and Aankhen (2002), where he portrayed twin brothers Vijay Singh Rajput and his lookalike.
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