Once again, Bollywood’s Khiladi actor Akshay Kumar is going in for a turbaned look in Singh Is Bling. In recent years, it seems that playing a ‘Singh’ has become trendy, with several actors donning the turban.
Here are five top actors who wore the turban with aplomb on the big screen:
Akshay Kumar: He first played a Sikh in Singh Is Kinng (2008), which went on to become a blockbuster. The film was appreciated so much that the 46-year-old Kumar was nominated for the best actor award at the 3rd Asian Film Awards for his performance. He will now be seen playing a Sikh again in the film’s second installment, Singh Is Bling, slated to release in July 2015.
Sunny Deol: In recent times, it is perhaps Sunny Deol who has played a Sikh on celluloid the maximum number of times — Border (1997), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005), and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011). The 57-year-old was appreciated for his work in all the projects.
Saif Ali Khan: Known for his metrosexual image, Tiger Pataudi’s son Saif Ali Khan too wrapped the turban to play Veer Singh in Love Aaj Kal (2009), directed by Imtiaz Ali. The 43-year-old, who played a double role in the romantic comedy, earned praise for his style statement in the film.
Ranbir Kapoor: Current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor was seen in a turban in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009). Rachel Saltz of New York Times called it “a smart, focused Bollywood movie” and commended the 31-year-old for “turning in a skillfully understated performance”.
Ajay Devgn: Ajay Devgan delivered a powerful performance as freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh. For the 2002 release, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, he received the National Film Award for best actor. The 45-year-old next took on the role of Jaswinder Singh in the laugh riot Son of Sardaar (2012).