what is the shahrukh khan movie where he plays a double role
Shah Rukh Khan, affectionately known as SRK, has graced the silver screen in numerous films, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor. Among his impressive repertoire are movies where he masterfully undertakes double roles, bringing distinctive characters to life. Let’s delve deeper into each of these films:
- Karan Arjun (1995)
- Character 1: Karan Singh (past life)
- Character 2: Vijay (present life)
In this iconic film, Karan and Arjun, two brothers, meet a tragic end at the hands of their uncle. Miraculously, they are reincarnated as Vijay and Ajay, returning to avenge their untimely demise.
- Duplicate (1998)
- Character 1: Bablu Chaudhry
- Character 2: Manu Dada
Bablu, an aspiring chef with a gentle disposition, finds himself in a dangerous predicament when he encounters the ruthless gangster Manu Dada, his doppelgänger. Bablu is compelled to impersonate Manu Dada to safeguard his life.
- Paheli (2005)
- Character 1: Kishanlal
- Character 2: The Ghost
Kishanlal, a loving husband, mysteriously disappears during a business trip, leaving his wife Lachchi devastated. To her astonishment, a ghost who bears an uncanny resemblance to Kishanlal arrives, claiming to be her husband.
- Don (2006)
- Character 1: Vijay
- Character 2: Don
Vijay, a police officer, is assigned the perilous task of impersonating Don, a notorious gangster who has been in a coma for years. The police rely on Vijay to infiltrate Don’s criminal empire and gather crucial information.
- Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Character 1: Om Kapoor (present life)
- Character 2: Om Prakash (past life)
Om Prakash, an aspiring actor deeply in love with the famous actress Shantipriya, meets a tragic end in a fire. He reincarnates as Om Kapoor, a successful actor, determined to avenge Shantipriya’s death.
- Ra.One (2011)
- Character 1: Shekhar Subramaniam
- Character 2: G.One
Shekhar Subramaniam, a game designer, unwittingly unleashes a malevolent virtual character, G.One, into the real world. He must join forces with his son to defeat G.One and save humanity.
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
- Character 1: Surinder Suri
- Character 2: Raj Kapoor
Surinder Suri, a reserved and introverted man, marries Taani, who initially has reservations. However, she discovers that Surinder secretly takes dance lessons from Raj Kapoor, a dance instructor, leading to a heartwarming journey of self-discovery.
- Fan (2016)
- Character 1: Gaurav Chandna
- Character 2: Aryan Khanna
Gaurav Chandna is an ardent fan of superstar Aryan Khanna. His obsession drives him to Mumbai to meet his idol, but his perception of Aryan shatters when he uncovers the truth about his beloved star.
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Jawan (2023)
- Character 1:
- Captain Vikram Rathore, an ex-commando
- Character 2: the jailer of a woman’s prison, Vikram’s son and a Vigilante
SRK is playing a double role in the film Jawan. The film is directed by Atlee and also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, and Priyamani. The film scheduled released on September7, 2023.
Jawan has grossed ₹1068.78 crore at the worldwide box office. In India, it collected ₹597.83 crore.
Jawan is the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film, surpassing Pathaan. It’s also the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film.Jawan is ranked:- 5th on the list of highest-grossing worldwide Indian movies
- 1st on the list of Hindi 100 Crore club
reviews of Jawan:- “A historic blockbuster with a rightful vigilant plan by the makers”
- “The high-octane action blocks with tons of revelations and reasons for the actions all along, which comes off as a strong story on screen”
- “The box office remains a vital metric of a film’s success and impact”
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Shah Rukh Khan is one of the few actors who can pull off double roles with ease. He is able to bring out the unique personalities of each character, and he makes it believable that they are two different people. This is why his double role movies are always so popular with audiences.
