Who has been typecast in Bollywood?

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Posted: 14 years ago
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😊 Another topic to make you use your thinking skills! I think of so many typecast actors/actresses, the list is endless. The obvious one is Shahrukh Khan in so many Johar/Chopra love stories. And the ones who have been typecast hurt their careers immensely (i.e., Rani, Preity). The only actor that does not get into the same movie role over and over again is Aamir Khan. However, noone can be like him!!
šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘ Please share your thoughts on typecast actors/actresses in Bollywood. This should be really interesting!!!

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Posted: 14 years ago
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What exactly do you mean by "typecast"?
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Originally posted by: Cutiepie Rani

What exactly do you mean by "typecast"?

According to wikipedia, this is the definition of being typecast:
"In TV, film, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character; one or more particular roles; or, characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups.[citation needed] There have been instances in which an actor has been so strongly identified with a role as to make it difficult for him or her to find work playing other characters. Some actors attempt to escape typecasting by choosing roles that are opposite the types of roles that they are known for; alternatively, a director may choose to cast an actor in a role that would be unusual for them to create a dramatic (or sometimes comedic) effect."
Hope this helps! 😊
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Very honestly I don't think any actor or actress gets themselves into the same role. I think each and every role is unique and different from the other. Now that doesn't mean that the roles cannot be similar. For example Rani may have worked under the same banner for some time, but I thought that each of her roles in the films were vastly different from the other. Yes similarity did exist between some roles. But the role was DIFFERENT. That pretty much goes for every actor/actress. It seriously would be so boring if they did the same role in two different films. Anyways probably no one is going to agree with my opinion, but this is my opinion. Although the roles may be similar, I don't think any have been identical thus far.
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Originally posted by: Cutiepie Rani

Very honestly I don't think any actor or actress gets themselves into the same role. I think each and every role is unique and different from the other. Now that doesn't mean that the roles cannot be similar. For example Rani may have worked under the same banner for some time, but I thought that each of her roles in the films were vastly different from the other. Yes similarity did exist between some roles. But the role was DIFFERENT. That pretty much goes for every actor/actress. It seriously would be so boring if they did the same role in two different films. Anyways probably no one is going to agree with my opinion, but this is my opinion. Although the roles may be similar, I don't think any have been identical thus far.

I disagree about Rani's roles being different under the Yash Raj banner. The only roles I found different were Saathiya, Hum Tum, and Bunty Aur Babli. It seems like her roles in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Dil Bole Hadipaa, and Tara Rum Pum Pum were very similar to what she did! She did get typecast and a lot of critics said these roles were nothing special like a Black, Yuva, or even Veer Zaara. I hope you try to see where I am coming from! šŸ˜›
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Katrina Kaif : bimbo roles
Akshay Kumar : dumb comedies
Ritesh Deshmukh : dumb comedies
Kangana Ranut: psychotic characters
Emraan hashmi: sex addict

Keep in mind that this is based on the majority of movies they do, not ALL the movies. I'm sure there are more actors but this is it for now. 😊
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Originally posted by: eroticlover

I disagree about Rani's roles being different under the Yash Raj banner. The only roles I found different were Saathiya, Hum Tum, and Bunty Aur Babli. It seems like her roles in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Dil Bole Hadipaa, and Tara Rum Pum Pum were very similar to what she did! She did get typecast and a lot of critics said these roles were nothing special like a Black, Yuva, or even Veer Zaara. I hope you try to see where I am coming from! šŸ˜›



Oh I never said anything about that. Clearly her role in Black, Yuva, Veer Zaara etc were far more superior than her other roles. They were much stronger, much more power packed! I'm def not denying that. But I don't think any two roles were the same.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Originally posted by: eraser

Katrina Kaif : bimbo roles
Akshay Kumar : dumb comedies
Ritesh Deshmukh : dumb comedies
Kangana Ranut: psychotic characters
Emraan hashmi: sex addict

Keep in mind that this is based on the majority of movies they do, not ALL the movies. I'm sure there are more actors but this is it for now. 😊

right on the money, agree 100% with all your choices! šŸ‘
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Srk Akki Kats come to mind
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YES! Emraan Hashmi = Serial Kisser Roles!


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