from roles in front of the camera to roles behind the scenes, Hindi cinema features actors who have explored different facets of filmmaking and really made their mark. Ranging from sitting in the director’s chair, writing the lines to be said, taking on the challenging avatar of a producer, or using other skills like singing and even casting, they all have put on different Filmi hats for the love of bringing stories to life on the screen.
Check out this A-list!
Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is a performer with many identities. The actor-singer is also a director of several Hindi films, including Dil Chahta Hai, Don, and others, and is also a writer. Under the banner of Excel Entertainment, Akhtar also serves as a producer, having produced several projects for the big screen and OTT.
R. Madhavan
Throughout his career so far, R Madhavan has explored different facets of movie making. While he is best known as a versatile actor, he has also taken up responsibilities of a producer (Leukos Films & Tricolour Films), writer (Evano Oruvan, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect), and director (Rocketry: The Nambi Efftect). Beyond performing on the big screens, his roles behind the camera showcase his involvement in the entire filmmaking process.
Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza has built a career that goes beyond acting. In addition to being a versatile actress, Mirza is also a producer and an entrepreneur. Through her banner One India Stories, Mirza expanded her role in shaping narratives. She has focused on environmental concerns, climate change, agrarian issues, and social equity.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
The global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a jack of all trades and a master of all too! Not only is she a reigning powerhouse actress, but she also steers the wheel as a producer through her banner, Purple Pebble Pictures. Occasionally, the actress also sings for film soundtracks and performances.
Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee is not only a great actor; he has also served as a casting director and co-founder of Casting Bay. He has lent his casting skills to films Ok Jaanu, The Sky Is Pink, Bhediya and series including Mirzapur. Banerjee is also a singer who recently took the audience on a nostalgic ride with the song ‘Kahaan’.
Kunal Kapoor
Beyond being an impactful actor, Kunal Kapoor always takes on the challenge of reinventing himself; he is also a writer who recently completed three scripts in three varied genres. He has also established himself in the entrepreneurial space as co-founder of Ketto, Asia’s largest crowdfunding platform, which has raised over 150 million dollars for social and medical causes. Building on that experience, the actor is also part of MetaGo Health, launched in July 2026.
Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as a dependable and credible actor with a series of impactful films under his belt. He not only continues to win hearts with his acting chops, but has also tugged at heartstrings with his singing talent. The actor has lent his soulful vocals to songs like “Pani Da Rang’, ‘Nazm Nazm’ and several others.
