5 Bollywood Actor Duos Who Have Played Both Parental Characters And Siblings

If there is one over-riding theme in every Bollywood film, it is that of human emotions and relationships. And because nothing in Bollywood lacks dynamism, it is reflected in the many shades of relationship that Bollywood explores.

There are many instances of actors playing both lovers and siblings on screen, but did you know that there are also instances of actors playing parental characters as well as siblings on screen? Here are the ones we are talking about

Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan has been the superstars of Bollywood for a very long time and has done films such as Amar Akbar Anthony and Ajooba together last 27 years back, only to grace the screen together in the recent film 102 Not Out. Interestingly, they while they have played brothers in Amar Akbar Anthony, they have essayed the role of father and son in 102 Not Out.

Paresh Rawal and Akshaye Khanna

Both extremely talented actors, Paresh Rawal and Akshaye Khanna have done several films together like Hulchul , Kudrat, Aakrosh, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna and few more. While the duo was seen as brothers in Priyadarshan ’s super hit comedy Hulchul, they played father and son in Mere Baap Pehle Aap.

Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

This twist of relationship is not restricted to just heroes. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan have explored many shades of relationship. While in real life they make the relationship between father-in-law and daughter-in-law look adorable, on screen they have played a father and daughter in few films including the memorable one in Mohabattein, and played brother and sister in Hum Kisise Kam Nahi.

Juhi Chawla and Anupam Kher

Both of these actors have been a constant in Bollywood films for the longest time. They played brother and sister in the superhit thriller Darr, much later, in yet another Shahrukh Khan film Paheli, Anupam Kher played the father-in-law of Juhi Chawla.

Karisma Kapoor and Suresh Oberoi

While most of us might know Suresh Oberoi as Vivek Oberoi ’s father, the man has done many significant characters in Bollywood over the years. One of his most popular roles of his is that of Karisma Kapoor’s father in Raja Hindustani, however, what’s interesting is that he had also played Karisma’s protective elder brother in Anari

Isn't that fascinating!