This is the time of year when we look back on Bollywood’s greatest moments in 2023. We’ve had a ton of releases over the last 12 months, and each one has made an impression with its acting and content. Even with their brief on-screen time, cameos and special appearances have made a big impression, taking center stage alongside the main actors’ displays of skill.
An exploration of 2023’s Bollywood cameos
1. Salman Khan in Pathaan
Salman Khan made a brief appearance as Tiger in the Siddharth Anand-directed blockbuster Pathaan, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham. Pathaan and Tiger demonstrated their skills in a fast-paced train scene, and their friendship was evident in their lighthearted banter.
2. Shah Rukh Khan in Tiger 3
This year, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi, and Katrina Kaif, in another crossover between spy universes. In a thrilling scene, he rescues Salman’s Tiger while taking on the character of Pathaan.
3. Hrithik Roshan in Tiger 3
Tiger 3’s final credits sequence featured an impressive cameo by none other than Hrithik Roshan. In this trailer for the upcoming film War 2, Hrithik Roshan’s character Kabir is seen fighting opponents in an alley. This sequence builds up his confrontation with a powerful villain.
4. Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Varun Dhawan made a fleeting appearance in the ensemble cast of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Ranii Kii Prem Kahaani, which debuted with the song Heart Throb. Alongside Ranveer Singh, actresses Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Ananya Panday showed off their dance skills in this upbeat song. Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Alia Bhatt also acted in the movie.
5. Deepika Padukone in Jawan
Deepika Padukone had a surprise appearance as Aishwarya Rathore in the Atlee-directed film Jawan. Shah Rukh Khan’s character has her as his wife and mother, respectively. Flashbacks of Deepika’s life with Vikram Rathore and the dramatic circumstances leading up to the couple’s attack and her subsequent prison sentence are depicted in the film.
6. Sanjay Dutt in Jawan
The presence of Sanjay Dutt in Jawan as officer Madhavan Naik gives the story of the movie an additional level of intrigue. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that officer Naik has played a crucial role in helping Shah Rukh Khan’s Azad accomplish his tasks. At the end of the movie, he gives Azad a new task.
7. Kartik Aaryan in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Kartik Aaryan plays Rahul in the romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Rahul is a man who Shraddha Kapoor’s Tinni hires to test her for jealousy. Rahul’s role is to dance with Tinni in front of her boyfriend Mickey, played by Ranbir Kapoor, while posing as Tinni’s old buddy.
8. Nushrratt Bharuccha in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Another intriguing cameo in Luv Ranjan’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar is that of Nushrratt Bharuccha. She appears in this movie as Anya, the young woman Tinni recruited to put Mickey through a loyalty test. Anya’s part is to try to woo Mickey, which quickly develops into a dramatic scene.
9. Ali Fazal in Fukrey 3
At the conclusion of Fukrey 3, Ali Fazal returns as Zafar, a well-known character from the Fukrey series. In this scenario, Zafar, who is now in Goa, finds a diamond that fell from the Fukras’ aircraft.
