From Amitabh Bachchan to R Madhavan and more: 5 actors who featured in the original version and remake of the same film

By BollywoodLife
Published: April 19 2021, 22:40 PM IST

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Actors who featured in original as well as remake of the same film — Image credit: Instagram

Actors who featured in original as well as remake of the same film

While we have often seen Bollywood making remakes of old classics, south and Hollywood ventures, it is quite rare to see the actor starring in both original and remake of that particular film. Well, we have a list of that.

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Amitabh Bachchan — Image credit: Instagram

Amitabh Bachchan

The Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, who played the character of Jai in one of the biggest Indian blockbusters Sholay, portrayed the role of Gabber in its remake, Aag, which unfortunately bombed at the box office.

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R Madhavan — Image credit: Instagram

R Madhavan

R Madhavan's debut Bollywood film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein made us fall in love with his character 'Maddy' but very few of you might know that he reprised his role from Minnale.

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Asin — Image credit: Instagram

Asin

Well, just like Madhavan, Asin reprised her role in the Aamir Khan starrer, which was the remake of Suriya's Ghajini.

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Prakash Raj — Image credit: Instagram

Prakash Raj

The versatile actor, who portrayed the role of Gani Bhai in Salman Khan's wanted, played the same character in the original film Pokkiri.

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Sonu Sood — Image credit: Instagram

Sonu Sood

Sonu Soon played the role of Chhedi Singh in Salman Khan's Dabangg for which he garnered praises from the audience. The actor later reprised his character in Tamil version of the film titled, Osthe.