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Moving from acting to direction is a big step, which many veteran actors have taken up. Many Bollywood stars have accepted this challenge and are proving their talent in directing along with their acting.
Actors Turned Directors: Balancing Acting & Filmmaking
These actors not only kept their acting career balanced but also stepped into filmmaking, proving that their creative abilities are not limited to just acting. Their directorial journey is inspiring many in the film industry.
Here are some actors who have made their mark in direction or are soon going to make their debut as a director:
Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol directed "Dillagi" for the first time. After this, he directed films like "Ghayal Once Again" and "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas". His films are a great mix of romance and action.
Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan made his directorial debut with "Taare Zameen Par". The film was the story of a child suffering from dyslexia. The film received a lot of appreciation and also won the National Film Award.
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan will soon be stepping into the role of director with "Krrish 4". It is the next part of his superhero franchise and the audience is waiting to see a glimpse of his direction.
Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn made his directorial debut with "Shivaay", which was an action thriller. He then directed films like "Runway 34" and "Bhola". His films have great storylines and gorgeous visuals.
Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda made his directorial debut with "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar". The film is based on the life of Veer Savarkar. He not only directed but also played the lead role in the film and produced it. He underwent intense physical and mental preparation for the character.
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan made his directorial debut with "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect". The film was based on the life of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. Madhavan not only directed but also acted, wrote and produced the film.
Vir Das
Veteran comedian and actor Vir Das is soon going to make his directorial debut with "Happy Patel". His "Delhi Belly" co-star Imran Khan is said to play the lead role in the film.
Sonu Sood
Popular actor and social activist Sonu Sood made his directorial debut with "Fateh". He also played the lead role in this action drama film. Sonu Sood's directorial journey shows his strong storytelling ability.
Kangana Ranaut
National Award winner Kangana Ranaut made her directorial debut with "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi". She not only directed the film but also played the role of Rani Lakshmibai in it. Apart from this, he also directed the film "Emergency", which is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Kunal Khemu
Popular actor Kunal Khemu made his directorial debut with "Madgaon Express". It is a comedy film starring Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwari and Divyendu Sharma in the lead roles. Keeping in mind Kunal's comic-artistic style, the film promises to make the audience laugh.
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