The Box Office Fate Of 13 Bollywood Films Where Big Stars Were Seen In Supporting Roles
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- Authors: Pihu (Editorial Team)
Mega stars in Bollywood command attention from the audiences when they star in a film, their presence in a film is always such that we cannot help but be drawn. And for doing this they don't just have to be the big Bollywood hero in the film but they can also do it through the smallest of cameos in films where there is some other actor in the lead. Lately, the superstars in Bollywood have gone out of their way to support newer stars and have let them take the center stage while they supported them with a smaller part in the film.
But how far has the megastars in a supporting role formula worked at the box office? The audiences will always go and watch a film for their favorite stars but what if they are not the protagonists in the Bollywood film? Does the film still gross big the box office? This list is your answer.
- 1/13
Dear Zindagi
Shah Rukh Khan made us have a crush on him once again as Dr. Jhangir Khan in Dear Zindagi where Alia Bhatt led the film. The film touched many youngsters with the relatable story and also did well at the box office in 2016.
- 2/13
Hey Ram
The story based on the Hindu Muslim tension the ensued at the time of partition has ShaH Rukh Khan play a supporting role as Amjad Ali Khan while Kamal Hassan played the protagonist.
- 3/13
Tare Zameen Par
The film was a lesson to learn for the entire nation. And while little Darsheel Safari made us shed tears, Aamir Khan played his teacher in a supporting role and taught us well. The film was also his directorial debut and was a box office hit.
- 4/13
Secret Superstar
Playing a wacky Bollywood music director Shakti Kumar, Aamir Khan was the funny guy in this otherwise dramatic film which stars Zahira Wasim in the lead. The film has earned 31 crores so far and is still going strong at the box office.
- 5/13
Oh My God
Akshay played Lord Krishna himself in the film where Paresh Rawal took the lead and questioned our blind faith in religion. The film was box office hit.
- 6/13
Tashan
Saif Ali Khan played a supporting role in the film while Akshay remained the lead. The film was a box office flop though.
- 7/13
Jaan-e-mann
Salman Khan played the second lead while Akshay took the center in the movie. The film was a musical and flopped in a clash with Don.
- 8/13
Naam Shabana
The action star Akshay Kumar had a short supporting role while Tappsee Pannu was the leading star of this movie. The film did average business.
- 9/13
Omkara
Saif Ali Khan's Langda Tyagi was the highlight of this 2006 flop where Ajay Devgn was the protagonist.
- 10/13
Rangoon
Shahid Kapoor was the leading man in Vishal Bharadwaj's Rangoon the was a major flop of 2017. Saif Ali Khan supported the film well but couldn't save it.
- 11/13
Go Goa Gone
Saif Ali Khan played the zombie slayer in Go Goa Gone while Kunal Khemu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari lead the story. The film was a 2013 flop.
- 12/13
Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein
The film was Madhvan's debut in the industry while Saif had just a supporting role. Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein became a satellite hit but was a box office flop.
- 13/13
Rajneeti
The film had most of its focus pinned on Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif while Ajay had a titular supporting role. The film was a mega success in 2010.
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