Hindi Cinema, popularly known as Bollywood, and Double Role Movies are a deadly combo. People tend to watch Double or Multiple roles movies. Double Roles Movies are now an integral part of Bollywood.
Bollywood Double Role Movies are like a win-win situation for producers and actors. A producer may get a star power of two at the cost of one. A-list Bollywood actors love to do double/multiple-role movies since it gives them extended screen time.
The list of Bollywood Actors with the Most Double/Multiple Roles justifies the statement.
First Double Role Movie
First Indian Double Role Movie
The first Indian movie with a double role was Lanka Dahan (silent movie), released in 1917. Anna Saheb Salunke was the first actor who played a dual role in an Indian film. He played both the male and female characters of Lord Rama and his wife Seeta, respectively, in Lanka Dahan.
First Hindi Double Role Movie
The first Hindi (Bollywood) talkie film with a double role was Awara Shehzada, released in 1933. Actor Shahu Modak played the role of a prince and a pauper in the film.
Here is the complete list of Double/Multiple Role Hindi (Bollywood) Movies:
List of Hindi (Bollywood) Double Role Movies
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1910s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1917 | Lanka Dahan (Silen Movie) | Anna Saheb Salunke |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1920s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1923 | Patni Pratap | Patience Cooper |
1925 | Kashmiri Sundari | Patience Cooper |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1930s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1933 | Awara Shehzada | Shahu Modak |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1940s
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1950s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1951 | Afsana | Ashok Kumar |
1952 | Anhonee | Nargis |
1953 | Paapi | Raj Kapoor |
1957 | Apraadhi Kaun | Apraadhi Kaun |
1958 | Madhumati | Vyjayanthimala [Triple Role] and Dilip Kumar |
1958 | Phagun | Madhubala and Bharat Bhushan |
1959 | Do Behnen | Shyama |
1959 | Kal Hamara Hai | Madhubala |
1959 | Shararat | Kishore Kumar |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1960s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1960 | Kanoon | Ashok Kumar |
1961 | Hum Dono | Dev Anand |
1962 | Baat Ek Raat Ki | Waheeda Rehman |
1962 | China Town | Shammi Kapoor |
1962 | Dil Tera Diwana | Mehmood |
1963 | Akeli Mat Jaiyo | Rajendra Kumar |
1963 | Noor Mahal | Chitra |
1964 | Woh Kaun Thi | Sadhana |
1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya | Tun Tun (Uma Devi) |
1966 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Nutan |
1966 | Mamta | Suchitra Sen |
1966 | Mera Saaya | Sadhana |
1967 | An Evening in Paris | Sharmila Tagore |
1967 | Milan | Nutan and Sunil Dutt |
1967 | Raaz | Rajesh Khanna |
1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Dilip Kumar |
1968 | Aankhen | Sujit Kumar |
1968 | Anokhi Raat | Zaheeda |
1968 | Do Dooni Chaar | Asit Sen and Kishore Kumar |
1968 | Do Kaliyaan | Neetu Singh |
1968 | Haseena Maan Jayegi | Shashi Kapoor |
1968 | Humsaya | Joy Mukherjee |
1968 | Izzat | Dharmendra |
1968 | Raja Aur Runk | Sanjeev Kumar |
1969 | Aradhana | Rajesh Khanna |
1969 | Gustakhi Maaf | Tanuja |
1969 | Jigri Dost | Jeetendra |
1969 | Yakeen | Dharmendra |
1969 | Waris | Mehmood |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1970s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1970 | Sawan Bhadon | Navin Nischol |
1970 | Bhai Bhai | Sunil Dutt |
1970 | Humjoli | Mehmood [Triple Role] |
1970 | Johny Mera Naam | I. S. Johar [Triple Role] |
1970 | Sachaa Jhutha | Rajesh Khanna |
1971 | Lal Patthar | Raaj Kumar |
1971 | Man Mandir | Waheeda Rehman |
1971 | Maryada | Maryada |
1971 | Sharmeelee | Rakhee Gulzar |
1972 | Dastaan | Dilip Kumar |
1972 | Jangal Mein Mangal | Pran |
1972 | Gora Aur Kala | Rajendra Kumar |
1972 | Milaap | Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy |
1972 | Roop Tera Mastana | Jeetendra and Mumtaz |
1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta | Hema Malini |
1972 | Samadhi | Dharmendra |
1973 | Bandhe Haath | Amitabh Bachchan |
1972 | Jaise Ko Taisa | Jeetendra |
1974 | Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi | Kishore Kumar [Five Roles] |
1974 | Chhote Sarkaar | Shammi Kapoor |
1974 | Do Phool | Mehmood |
1974 | Dulhan | Jeetendra |
1974 | Geetaa Mera Naam | Sadhana |
1974 | Humshakal | Rajesh Khanna |
1974 | Naya Din Nai Raat | Sanjeev Kumar [Nine Roles] |
1975 | Mausam | Sharmila Tagore |
1975 | Pratiggya | Dharmendra |
1976 | Adalat | Amitabh Bachchan |
1976 | Bairaag | Dilip Kumar [Triple Role] |
1976 | Kalicharan | Shatrughan Sinha |
1976 | Maha Chor | Rajesh Khanna |
1976 | Mehbooba | Rajesh Khanna |
1978 | Besharam | Deven Verma [Triple Role] |
1978 | Bhola Bhala | Rajesh Khanna |
1978 | Don | Amitabh Bachchan |
1978 | Karmayogi | Raaj Kumar |
1978 | Kasme Vaade | Amitabh Bachchan |
1978 | Phandebaaz | Dharmendra |
1979 | The Great Gambler | Amitabh Bachchan |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1980s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in Double/Multiple roles |
1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala | Jeetendra |
1981 | Dard | Rajesh Khanna |
1981 | Kudrat | Rajesh Khanna |
1980 | Hum Nahin Sudhrenge | Asrani [Triple Role] |
1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana | Jeetendra |
1980 | Taxi Chor | Mithun Chakraborty |
1981 | Meri Aawaz Suno | Jeetendra |
1981 | Pyaasa Sawan | Jeetendra |
1982 | Aamne Samne | Mithun Chakraborty |
1982 | Angoor | Sanjeev Kumar and Deven Verma |
1982 | Badle Ki Aag | Kader Khan |
1982 | Bemisal | Amitabh Bachchan |
1982 | Desh Premee | Amitabh Bachchan |
1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon | Jeetendra |
1982 | Ghazab | Dharmendra |
1982 | Justice Chaudhry | Jeetendra |
1982 | Satte Pe Satta | Amitabh Bachchan |
1983 | Mahaan | Amitabh Bachchan [Triple Role] |
1983 | Mawaali | Jeetendra |
1984 | Dharm Aur Qanoon | Rajesh Khanna |
1984 | Jeene Nahi Doonga | Dharmendra |
1984 | John Jani Janardhan | Rajinikanth [Triple Role] |
1984 | Jhutha Sach | Dharmendra |
1984 | Kaamyaab | Jeetendra |
1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Mithun Chakraborty |
1984 | Rakta Bandhan | Mithun Chakraborty |
1985 | Hum Dono | Rajesh Khanna |
1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa | Dharmendra |
1985 | Sarfarosh | Jeetendra |
1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Amitabh Bachchan |
1986 | Ghar Sansar | Kader Khan |
1986 | Mera Dharam | Amrish Puri |
1986 | Mera Haque | Sanjay Dutt [Dual Role] |
1986 | Singhasan | Jeetendra |
1987 | Naam O Nishan | Kader Khan |
1987 | Param Dharam | Mithun Chakraborty |
1988 | Dariya Dil | Kader Khan |
1988 | Janam Janam | Rishi Kapoor |
1989 | Bees Saal Baad | Mithun Chakraborty [Triple Role] |
1989 | Chaalbaaz | Sridevi |
1989 | Dav Pech | Jeetendra |
1989 | Gentleman | Govinda |
1989 | Guru | Sridevi |
1989 | Khoj | Satish Shah |
1989 | Ladaai | Mithun Chakraborty |
1989 | Majboor | Kader Khan |
1989 | Shehzaade | Dharmendra |
1989 | Toofan | Amitabh Bachchan |
1989 | Vardi | Kader Khan |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 1990s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
1990 | Ghar Ho To Aisa | Kader Khan |
1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Mithun Chakraborty |
1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Anil Kapoor |
1990 | Naaka-Bandi | Sridevi |
1990 | Paap Ki Kamaee | Mithun Chakraborty |
1990 | Sher Dil | Kader Khan |
1991 | Banjaran | Sridevi |
1991 | Hum | Kader Khan |
1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Kader Khan |
1991 | Lamhe | Sridevi |
1991 | Paap Ki Aandhi | Dharmendra |
1991 | Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan | Mithun Chakraborty |
1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Rishi Kapoor |
1992 | Jaan Se Pyaara | Govinda |
1992 | Khuda Gawah | Sridevi |
1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | Govinda and Juhi Chawla |
1992 | Sangeet | Madhuri Dixit |
1992 | Suryavanshi | Salman Khan |
1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Kader Khan |
1993 | Aag Ka Toofaan | Dharmendra |
1993 | Aankhen | Goviinda and Kader Khan |
1993 | Gurudev | Sridevi |
1993 | Pardesi | Mithun Chakraborty |
1993 | Tahqiqaat | Jeetendra |
1993 | Trinetra | Laxmikant Berde [Four Roles] |
1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | Paresh Rawal |
1994 | Gopi Kishan | Sunil Shetty |
1994 | Hello Brother | Mithun Chakraborty |
1994 | Jai Kishen | Jai Kishan |
1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Kader Khan |
1994 | Paramaatma | Mithun Chakraborty |
1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Kader Khan [Five Roles] |
1995 | Jallaad | Mithun Chakraborty |
1995 | Haathkadi | Govinda |
1995 | Karan Arjun | Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan |
1995 | The Don | Kader Khan [Triple Role] |
1995 | Veer | Kader Khan |
1996 | English Babu Desi Mem | Shah Rukh Khan [Triple Role] |
1996 | Indian [Hindi Dubbed] | Kamal Haasan |
1996 | Rangbaaz | Mithun Chakraborty [Triple Role] |
1997 | Aflatoon | Akshay Kumar |
1997 | Jeeo Shaan Se | Dharmendra [Triple Role] |
1997 | Judwaa | Salman Khan |
1997 | Hameshaa | Kajol and Saif Ali Khan |
1997 | Virasat | Anil Kapoor |
1998 | Achanak | Johnny Lever |
1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, and Kader Khan |
1998 | Dushman | Kajol |
1998 | Duplicate | Shah Rukh Khan |
1998 | Hatyara | Mithun Chakraborty |
1998 | Jeanse [Hindi Dubbed] | Prashanth and Nassar |
1998 | Soldier | Johnny Lever |
1999 | Anari No 1 | Govinda |
1999 | Heera Lal Panna Lal | Mithun Chakraborty |
1999 | Lal Baadshah | Amitabh Bachchan |
1999 | Sooryavansham | Amitabh Bachchan |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 2000s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
2000 | Bulandi | Anil Kapoor |
2000 | Gaja Gamini | Madhuri Dixit [Five Roles] |
2000 | Hadh Kardi Aapne | Govinda [Six Roles] and Johnny Lever |
2000 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai | Hrithik Roshan |
2001 | Galiyon Ka Badshah | Dharmendra |
2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Kader Khan |
2002 | Chor Machaye Shor | Bobby Deol and Paresh Rawal |
2002 | Kitne Door… Kitne Paas | Satish Shah [Five Roles] |
2002 | Mawali No.1 | Mithun Chakraborty |
2002 | Qaidi | Mithun Chakraborty |
2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Govinda |
2004 | Hum Kaun Hai | Amitabh Bachchan |
2005 | Paheli | Shah Rukh Khan |
2006 | Dhoom 2 | Bipasha Basu |
2006 | Don | Shah Rukh Khan |
2006 | Krrish | Hrithik Roshan |
2006 | Sandwich | Govinda |
2007 | Om Shanti Om | Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone |
2008 | Dashavtar | Kamal Haasan [Ten Roles] |
2008 | Hastey Hastey | Rajpal Yadav [Triple Role] |
2008 | Heroes | Salman Khan |
2008 | Love Story 2050 | Priyanka Chopra |
2008 | Mithya | Ranvir Shorey |
2008 | Oye Lucky Lucky Oye | Paresh Rawal [Triple Role] |
2009 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Akshay Kumar |
2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Deepika Padukone |
2009 | Kaminey | Shahid Kapoor |
2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Saif Ali Khan |
2009 | What’s Your Raashee? | Priyanka Chopra [Twelve Roles] |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 2010s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
2010 | Robot | Rajinikanth |
2011 | Ra.One | Shah Rukh Khan |
2012 | Rowdy Rathore | Akshay Kumar |
2012 | Teri Meri Kahani | Shahid Kapoor [Triple role], Priyanka Chopra [Triple role] |
2013 | Aurangzeb | Arjun Kapoor |
2013 | Dhoom 3 | Amir Khan |
2013 | Krrish 3 | Hrithik Roshan |
2013 | War Chhod Na Yaar | Dalip Tahil [Four roles] |
2014 | Action Jackson | Ajay Devgn |
2014 | Double DI Trouble | Dharmendra |
2014 | Humshakals | Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ram Kapoor |
2014 | Happy Ending | Saif Ali Khan |
2014 | Happy New Year | Abhishek Bachchan |
2015 | Alone | Bipasha Basu |
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning [Hindi Dubbed] | Prabhas |
2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Salman Khan |
2015 | Roy | Jacqueline Fernandez |
2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Kangana Ranaut |
2016 | 24 | Suriya |
2016 | Fan | Shah Rukh Khan |
2016 | Mastizaade | Sunny Leone |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion [Hindi Dubbed] | Prabhas |
2017 | Judwaa 2 | Vaun Dhawan |
Double Roles Indian Movies of 2020s
Year | Film | Actor(s) in a Dual Role |
2018 | Yeh Kaisa Tigdam | Ashutosh Rana [Triple Role] |
2018 | 2.0 [Hindi Dubbed] | Rajinikanth |
2019 | Thadam [Hindi Dubbed] | Arun Vijay |
2019 | Rangeela Raja | Govinda |
2021 [Unreleased] | Desi Magic | Ameesha Patel |
2021 | Satyameva Jayate 2 | John Abraham [Triple Role] |
2022 | Cirkus | Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma |
2022 | Shamshera | Ranbir Kapoor |
2023 | Gumraah | Aditya Roy Kapur |
2023 | Jawan | Shah Rukh Khan |
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