9 actors who played real people with uncanny resemblance
Ishaan Khatter as Captain Balram Singh Mehta in Pippa
He delivered a mature, committed performance as the young war hero of the 1971 Battle of Garibpur. His physical prep and emotional commitment lent authenticity
Karan Tacker as Gaurav Tiwari in Bhay
It’s almost unsettling how convincingly he slips into Gaurav Tiwari’s skin - the posture, the expressions, even the quiet intensity feel like a mirror image
Rajkummar Rao as Subhas Chandra Bose in Bose
His portrayal of Netaji was brilliant. He embraced the physical and emotional transformation sincerely, presenting Bose with intensity, conviction, and depth
Karishma Tanna as Jigna Vora in Scoop
As crime journalist Jigna Vora, she portrayed the fear, trauma, strength, and inner turmoil of a woman caught in a sensational case with rare honesty
Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt in Sanju
From mastering Dutt’s walk and voice to portraying his vulnerabilities and turbulent life, Ranbir didn’t just play Sanjay — he set a benchmark for biographies
Pratik Gandhi as Harshad Mehta in Scam 1992
The series became a cultural moment as Pratik captured the stockbroker’s charm, ambition, swagger, and eventual downfall with remarkable control and depth.
Huma Qureshi as Chef Tarla Dalal in Tarla
From Tarla Dalal’s gentle mannerisms to her comforting presence, Huma brought alive the personality of a woman who changed home cooking for millions
Vicky Kaushal as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur
His training, voice work, and study of Manekshaw`s personality paid off. The wit, discipline, and leadership — Vicky captured it all with dignity and power
Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma in 12th Fail
His raw, honest portrayal of a man who rose from failure and poverty to success made the film deeply relatable and inspiring, striking a chord across the nation
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