Actors who broke the conventional hero mould

Actors who broke the conventional hero mould Pics/Special Arrangements Mid-Day Entertainment By Aakruti Bagla Published Oct 19, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Salman Khan – Jaan-E-Mann Known for his quintessential Bollywood hero image, Salman Khan surprised audiences with a comic cross-dressing sequence in Jaan-E-Mann [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Kamal Hassan – Chachi 420 Kamal Haasan embraced a female disguise in Chachi 420, transforming into a nanny to stay close to his daughter. His performance blended comedy and depth [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Showcasing how his versatility as an actor allowed him to step beyond the conventional hero image and bring a memorable character to life [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ansh Duggal – Nakhrewaalii Stepping into a completely different, rural world, the young actor embraces an unconventional look in a pink choli and traditional skirt [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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