12 Bollywood Celebrities Who Look Completely Different Now vs. Their Debut Film
Oh my god, unrecognizable.
Oh my god, unrecognizable.
1Saif AliYoung Saif Ali Khan is a spitting image of his son Ibrahim Khan! The son of actress Sharmila Tagore and the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif kickstarted his film career with 'Parampara' (1993), followed by 'Yeh Dillagi' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari'. Most recently, you may have spotted him in Amazon Prime Video's thriller web series, 'Tandav'. The actor has also welcomed a new baby into his life, along with wife Kareena Kapoor Khan.
2KajolWhen we speak of transformations, how can we possibly forget Kajol? Daughter of actor Tanuja Mukherjee, Kajol made her acting debut with Bekhudi (1992), while still in school. After quitting school, she made her first commercial success with Baazigar (1993), opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Besides spending her time with husband Ajay and children Yug and Nysa, she continues to appear in films, with her latest one being 'Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy', on Netflix.
3AkshayThe 'Khiladi' of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar made his first on-screen appearance with a minor role in 'Aaj', directed by Mahesh Bhatt. He later went on to play the lead role in 'Saugandh' (1991), before making his breakthrough with the suspense thriller 'Khiladi' (1992), the first film of the Khiladi series. Today, the superstar shares a lovely home with wife Twinkle Khanna and children Nitara and Aarav, and continues to swoon the audience with his performances in more recent films.
4AliaWhile most of us will always remember Alia Bhatt as 'Shanaya', the powerhouse of talent has offered us some remarkable performances over the past 9 years in the industry. From 'Highway' to 'Udta Punjab', 'Dear Zindagi', and 'Raazi', the young actor has proven that she is here to stay. She has also recently launched a conscious clothing apparel brand for children called 'Ed-a-Mamma'. Keep an eye out for Alia, who has some interesting projects—such as 'Brahmāstra', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', and 'RRR'—in the pipeline.
5Shah RukhYup, that is him from his debut film, 'Deewana'. Today, Shah Rukh Khan is a celebrated name, not only in the Indian film industry, but globally. He has been working in films for nearly 30 years, and continues to amaze us with his sincere performances. In fact, he stole our hearts even with a cameo role in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Need we say more?
6ShilpaActor and fitness enthusiast, Shilpa Shetty Kundra made her on-screen debut in 'Baazigar', alongside Shah Rukh Khan. For her incredible performance in the film she earned two award nominations and went on to play a dual role in her second movie, 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari'. Currently, the actor is spending quality time with her children Viaan and Samisha, is appearing as a judge on popular reality dance shows, and is promoting the practice of Yoga through her social media platforms.
7AnushkaA relatively new entrant into Bollywood, Anushka Sharma has undergone tremendous changes over the past few years. From her debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' till today, she has given the audience applause-worthy performances each time. Besides, she is now a new mother to her baby girl Vamika, with Virat Kohli. Anushka Sharma has also opened her own production company—Clean Slate Filmz—with her brother, and has her own clothing brand called Nush.
8Salman KhanAnother Khan well-known for his dedication, commitment, and hard work, do you remember lean Salman Khan in his debut movie 'Biwi Ho Toh Aisi'? Over the years, he has continually managed to win the hearts of the audience with his on-screen performances and humanitarian acts. We no longer remember Salman Khan as a lean young boy trying to make his mark in the film industry, instead, we know him as a well-built, fitness-freak who goes out of his way to help his community.
9Priyanka ChopraPriyanka Chopra Jonas—a global icon who has worked on significant projects in Bollywood as well as Hollywood—began her cinema career with 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' in 2003. She went on to work in 'Andaaz' alongside Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta, and 'Plan' alongside Sanjay Dutt. Since then, PeeCee has come an impressively long way. She is married to American signer Nick Jonas, has worked as a lead role in an American thriller drama television series called 'Quantico', and has also released a few of her own songs.
10AamirAamir Khan debuted as a lead actor in' Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', directed by Mansoor Khan in 1988. However, he first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' in 1973. Over the years, Aamir Khan's coy, innocent looks have turned into a sharp, striking gaze. A Khan who is ruling over the film industry at the moment, he has proved his mettle with his remarkable performances in '3 Idiots', 'Dangal', and 'PK'.
11ShahidOften referred to as the 'chocolate boy' in his early days, Shahid Kapoor stepped into the world of films from dancing behind-the-scenes. His first few movies including 'Ishq Vishk', 'Fida', and 'Vivah' earned him applause and accolades, and he soon became a force to reckon with in the industry. Despite a transformational change in his looks—with the addition of a dapper beard and beefed up body—Shahid has managed to retain his position as a leading actor in Bollywood. Recently, he has given noteworthy performances in 'Haider' and 'Kabir Singh', and is a happily married man with two wonderful children.
12Kareena KapoorKareena Kapoor kickstarted her Bollywood career at the age of 20, with J.P Dutta directed 'Refugee'. She soon rose to become a mainstream film actor and was spotted in big projects such as 'Omkara', 'Asoka', 'Chameli', 'Fida', and several others. Today, Kareena Kapoor Khan is a mother of two children, after being married into the royal Pataudi family. While managing her responsibilities at home, she has also given spectacular performances on screen with 'Udta Punjab', 'Good Newwz', and 'Angrezi Medium'.
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