We bet you missed spotting these brief celebrity appearances the first time you watched the film. From Zoya Akhtar to Imtiaz Ali, check out all the celebrity cameos of Bollywood:
1. Zoya Akhtar in Kama Sutra- A Tale Of Love
The then 25-year-old Zoya Akhtar made her acting debut in Mira Nair’s Kama Sutra- A Tale Of Love. She played the role of Rasa Devi’s disciple and clearly slayed it.
Kareena Kapoor was the first choice for the role of the female protagonist. She even shot a couple of sequences before Ameesha came on board. Few of her sequences even made it to the film.
Way before her directorial debut, Kiran Rao was spotted in Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. Rumors speculate that this was the time around which Aamir and Kiran started seeing each other.
5. Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra in Dil Toh Pagal Hai
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One of the most romantic directors of Bollywood was spotted adorably posing with his beau and better half Pamela for one of the song sequences in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste.
The one where the director makes an onscreen appearance. this is not the first time he was spotted in his own, for split seconds he also appeared in a scene of Yaadein.
The hopeless romantic director appeared in Black Friday when the police brought him in for an interrogation. Even though his screen-time wasn’t that much, his vibe killed it.
If you’re anything like me and thought that these there Khans have never shared a screen together, here’s a newsflash. The three of them made a cameo in Pehla Nasha and were spotted making puns of their own movies.
Remember the very famous song, Papa Kehte Hai from Aamir’s official debut as an adult? Yeah, he was seen briefly romancing his own wife Reena Dutta for split seconds in the video.
While Ayan was kickstarting his career and assisting KJo on the sets of the movie, he was spotted carrying a gift bag while Shah Rukh and Rani were grooving to Tumhi Dekho Na.
The well-renowned choreographer and the face of reality dance shows appeared at the beginning of Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Ayi in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where she was also assisting Farah Khan who was the choreography of the film.
18. Anaita Shroff Adajania, Karan Johar, and Uday Chopra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
So we know that Karan Johar played SRK’s BFF in the film but what many didn’t know is that the Fashion Director of Vogue India, Anaita Shroff who was a budding stylist then plays Kajol’s BFF. Most people didn’t know that Uday Chopra was also spotted in the film as a cyclist who crosses Kajol.
At least two years before Anushka made her official debut with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Sanjay Dutt was spotted walking past a billboard with Anushka’s picture.
21. Nikhil Advani and Farah Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Remember The Neelam Show from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Yeah, the same one that young Anjali was crazy about! Turns out Farah Khan and Nikhil Advani were seen together answering Neelam’s questions.
Before he found his true calling and started directing movies like the Oscar-nominated Lagaan, Ashutosh was trying his luck at becoming an actor. He played the character of Imran who was a part of SRK’s basic band in the film.
The then budding stylist and now Fashion Director of Vogue India was also spotted in Kal Ho Na Ho as Gita’s, Rohit’s friend and potential love interest.
The famous duo, who ruled every desi 90’s kid’s hearts with their songs had a cameo appearance in the music competition sequence of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. They were also nominated for a Filmfare Award for their music in the film.
