9 iconic Bollywood cameos that left a lasting impression

Aug 21, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Salman Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Salman Khan's role as Aman, the lovable fiancé of Anjali (Kajol), was brief but left a significant impact. His charm and chemistry with Kajol added depth to the storyline.

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Hrithik Roshan in Don 2

Hrithik Roshan's unexpected cameo as Don (Shah Rukh Khan) in disguise added an element of surprise to the movie. His brief appearance was both stylish and intriguing.

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Shah Rukh Khan in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Shah Rukh Khan's cameo as Tahir Taliyar Khan, the ex-husband of Aishwarya Rai's character, was a pivotal moment in the film. His brief role added emotional depth to the storyline. While being on screen for a few minutes his dialogue for one-sided love grabbed everyone’s attention.

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Salman Khan in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

Salman Khan played himself, a superstar, in this movie with Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor. In a funny scene, Salman tries to impress Katrina, who is Ranbir’s girlfriend in the film. Fans loved this moment, especially since there were rumours about Salman and Katrina's relationship at the time.

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Akshay Kumar in Om Shanti Om

Akshay Kumar's hilarious cameo in the "Filmfare Awards" sequence, where he performs stunts on stage, is one of the most memorable moments of the film. His comic timing was spot-on and added to the film's entertainment value.

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Shah Rukh Khan in Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Mohan Bhargav, a scientist who holds the Vanarastra, in the movie. Fans loved how well he fit the character, and even though he was only in 'Brahmastra' for about 20 minutes, his performance received a lot of praise.

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Amitabh Bachchan in English Vinglish

Amitabh Bachchan's cameo as a fellow passenger on Sridevi's character's flight was heartwarming and added a touch of wisdom to the film. His presence in the movie was a tribute to his long-time co-star, Sridevi.

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Deewangi Deewangi

Om Shanti Om was a fun movie that gave us a glimpse into the Hindi film industry. The song 'Deewangi Deewangi' brought the perfect desi flavour we all enjoy, with over 30 Bollywood stars making brief appearances in it.

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Sanjay Dutt in Jawan

In the action drama 'Jawan,' he plays a police officer who has to negotiate with the anti-hero, Azad, played by Shah Rukh Khan. After this was revealed, fans filled social media with both spoilers and praise for Sanjay Dutt's performance.

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Sholay to Mr. India: Iconic films written by Salim-Javed