In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about some interesting facts about Bollywood.
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, where talent knows no boundaries, it is not uncommon for actors to broaden their horizons and don a different hat beyond their on-screen characters. Numerous actors over time become producers and directors, and some of them even turn to writing along with their main profession of acting.
Here are some actors who turned into screenwriters for movies:
1 Kader Khan
The late veteran actor has delivered innumerable hits and made us laugh throughout with his clean and brilliant comedy timing. However, little did we know that he was also an amazing screenwriter and has written some blockbuster hit movies like Agneepath, Amar Akbar Anthony, Coolie No. 1, Main Khiladi Tu Anari and many more.
2 Farhan Akhtar
The ace director has directed some great movies that the audience has loved with all their hearts. He started with direction and then turned to acting. He has also written some iconic scripts for movies that went to become cult favourits like Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Rock On, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
3 Kalki Koechlin
This talented actor marked her screenwriting debut with the crime-thriller, The Girl in Yellow Boots, in which she also played the main Role.
4 Salman Khan
While the actor is known for his screen fighting sequences and iconic dialogues, he has also written several scripts and dialogues for his own movies like Veer and Dabangg 3.
5 Sunny Deol
From ‘Tareekh Pe Tareekh’ to ‘Dhai Kilo Ka Haath’, this actor has delivered some famous dialogues throughout his career. Interestingly, he has also co-written his movie, Ghayal: Once Again, which was a sequel to his earlier movie Ghayal.
6 Renuka Kunzru
Remember the movie “ Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na”, where she played a character called Mala. Yes, the Air Hostess who became too invested in Jai and Aditi’s love story. Well, that was not the only time she collaborated with Jai in real life. She wrote the movie “Break Ke Maad”, which featured Imran Khan as the lead actor.
7 Sumeet Vyas
This actor, who never fails to make us laugh and smile, is also a screenwriter. He wrote Yash Raj Films ‘Band Baaja Baarat, along with TVF Trippling and Love Per Square Feet.
8 Jaya Bachchan
Yes, that’s correct. The first draft of Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic movie ‘Shahenshah’ was written by his actor-wife, Jaya Bachchan. The script was later refined by director Tinu Anand’s father, writer Inder Raj Anand.
9 Ajay Devgn
Known for his amazing directorial skills, the actor also wrote his directorial debut movie, ‘U, Me Aur Hum’, along with three other writers. The movie featured him along with his actor-wife Kajol.
10 Govinda
This actor who has done over 160 movies, also wrote his comeback movie, ‘Aa Gaya Hero’. The movie was also produced by the actor himself.
Even Manoj Kumar who started as an actor, turned to writing and direction at the later stage of his career. He wrote movies like Shaheed, Upkar, Purab aur Paschim, Shor, Kranti, and, many more of his movies in which he acted.
From brilliant actors to talented screenwriters, these celebrities proved that their creative prowess is much more than just delivering dialogues on the camera.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
4th November 2023