Top 10 Directors Who Acted In Bollywood

1. Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More...

Everyone in the Industry is aware that the 'Flying Sikh' of Bollywood started his career as a Director. Farhan happens to be the master of all traits. His directorial debut ' Dil Chahta Hai Click to look into! >> Read More... ' is an all-time Bollywood favorite. Farhan showed his amazing acting skills in 'Rock On' and after that he never looked back.

2. Mahesh Manjrekar Mahesh Manjrekar is a renowned actor, director and >> Read More...

Mahesh is another name who tops this list. A National Award-winning director and now, a well-established actor too. As a director, Mahesh has many critically acclaimed movies like 'Vastav,' 'Viruddh' and 'Astitiva.' His role as an actor received appreciation in the movie - ' Wanted Click to look into! >> Read More... ,' where he acted as a corrupt police officer. He was also a part of the Oscar-winning movie - ' Slumdog Millionaire Click to look into! >> Read More... '.

3. Vijay Anand Vijay Anand also known as ‘Goldie‘ is an Indian fi >> Read More...

Late Vijay Anand was known for his direction in ' Guide Guide is a Telugu education TV show which aired on >> Read More... ,' 'Jewel Thief' and 'Mera Naam Joker.' Vijay has also given many memorable roles as an actor to the industry. He has worked in ' Kora Kagaz Kora Kagaz was a daily soap started in 1998 on sta >> Read More... ' opposite Jaya Bachchan Born on 9th April 1948 Jaya Bachchan is an Indian >> Read More... .

4. Tigmanshu Dhulia Tigmanshu Dhulia is a super talented and multi-fac >> Read More...

Dhulia as a director had the best of movies to his name until he decided to highlight his acting skills. His character 'Ramadhir Singh' in 'Gangs of Wasseypur' demonstrated his commendable talent in the field of acting. The Director of film ' Paan Singh Tomar Click to look into! >> Read More... ' has turned out to be a master, both behind as well as in front of the camera.

5. Karan Johar Karan Johar is one among the top ten celebrities i >> Read More...

Who knew that Raj's friend in 'DDLJ' would eventually become one of the most successful Directors. With his acting debut in 'DDLJ' and his appearance in ' Bombay Velvet Click to look into! >> Read More... ', Karan has shown us glimpses of his acting skills. Though not as successful as a director, Karan has always enjoyed being in front of the camera.

6. Farah Khan Farah Khan is an Indian film actress, producer, di >> Read More...

With making her debut in direction with the Badshah of Bollywood, Farah tried her luck in acting as well. After doing a couple of films as a director, she came up as an actor in ' Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi Click to look into! >> Read More... ' starring opposite the very versatile, Boman Irani Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Boll >> Read More... . The choreographer turned director has given guest appearances in a few movies.

7. Anurag Kashyap Born on 10th September 1972, Anurag Kashyap has es >> Read More...

The director who has grown a lot in recent times is a person who loves being in front of the camera. Anurag is found playing cameos in some movies. His appearance on screen is appreciated a lot. 'Soundtrack' and ' Shagird Click to look into! >> Read More... ' being few of the films he has worked in as an actor.

8. Prakash Jha Prakash Jha, a director, film producer and screenw >> Read More...

Prakash Jha is one of those Bollywood directors who has directed movies with strong social messages. He draws the best portray of the grievances of the nations and presents it to the viewers. Recently, Prakash was seen playing a very vital role in his movie 'Jay Gangaajal' along with Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... .

9. Amole Gupte Amol Gupte was born in 1962 in Mumbai, Maharashtra >> Read More...

' Stanley Ka Dabba Click to look into! >> Read More... ' brought a great amount of positive criticism for Amole as an actor. The director did direct well know movies. Recently, he was seen in a negative role in 'Singham Returns.'

10. Kunal Kohli One of the prominent faces in the industry of Boll >> Read More...

Starting from a TV Anchor to becoming a Director of Mega hits Kunal has walked a long journey. He has also proved his skills in acting by playing the lead role in 'Phir Se.' He has proved himself in all fields of Bollywood. From direction to acting, Kunal has always impressed us with his talent.