Bollywood actors who slayed as cross-dressed characters

Jul 8, 2025

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Govinda – ‘Aunty No. 1’

Govinda nailed the role of a man who disguises himself as a woman named Aunty to help his friend, he wore sarees, makeup, and acted so naturally that audiences loved his performance.

​Shah Rukh Khan – 'Duplicate'

In Duplicate, Shah Rukh Khan had a funny scene where he wore a saree and acted like a woman to escape trouble. It added a fun twist to the movie.

​Saif Ali Khan – 'Humshakals'

In Humshakals, Saif Ali Khan did an entire cross-dressing role for the comic scenes. His performance was playful and quirky which was apt for the film.

Salman Khan – ‘Jaan-E-Mann’

In the movie Jaan-E-Mann, Salman Khan briefly dressed up as a woman during a stage performance in the song “Dance With Me.” Fans were surprised and amused to see him in such a different avatar.

​Aamir Khan – ‘Baazi’

Aamir Khan shocked everyone in Baazi by going as a woman to go undercover inside a villain's den. The scene created a buzz and proved the versatility of Aamir as an actor.

​Riteish Deshmukh – ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’

Riteish Deshmukh played a man who often disguises himself as a woman. This role became one of his most popular comic performances.

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Amitabh Bachchan had a feminine appearance in the classic song "Mere Angne Mein.". The song was an enormous success, and everyone adored Big B's performance in it.

​Hrithik Roshan – 'Dhoom 2'

Hrithik Roshan played a master thief who used many disguises, he appeared as the Queen of England in a gown and makeup, this moment was short but unforgettable.

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