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Top 10 Indian actors who voiced iconic international characters

There are times when our favourite leading actors from the Hindi film industry have lent their voices to some of the most iconic international characters. From Akshay Kumar to Bhuvan Bam, here’s a look at ten talented Indian actors who have taken on the challenge of dubbing for well-known international productions.

Indian actors and international characters:

10. Bhuvan Bam – Takeshi’s Castle:

Bhuvan is the new season’s voice of Takeshi’s Castle. The popular Japanese show from the 1990s was revived on Amazon Prime Video, with Bhuvan’s character Titu Mama serving as the ‘funny’ narrator.

9. Tiger Shroff – Spider-Man: Homecoming:

Tiger Shroff, known for his incredible stunts and agility, added a dash of Indian excitement to Peter Parker’s web-swinging adventures. The War actor provided the voice of Spiderman in the Marvel film franchise Spider-Man Homecoming.

8. Varun Dhawan – Captain America: Civil War:

Varun Dhawan took on the role of Captain America in the film, providing the Hindi voice for Chris Evans. The Indian actor provided the voice of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, in the Hindi version of the massive superhero action film.

7. Arjun Kapoor – The Boys:

Arjun provided the voice of Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, in the dark superhero series The Boys. Butcher’s character was given a unique charm and an impressive character arc thanks to Arjun’s Hindi voice.

6. Sonakshi Sinha – Rio 2:

Jewel, the vibrant and feisty jewel bird, was voiced by the talented actress, who added her own spirited touch to the character. The Bollywood actor not only dubbed but also sang a few lines, leaving a lasting impression on the Hindi audience.

5. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Maleficent:

The iconic Disney character Maleficent was brought to life by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s enigmatic voice, making the character even more captivating. Angelina Jolie appeared in the original version of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil!

4. Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra – Frozen:

The Chopra sisters collaborated to dub for the lovable sisters, Elsa and Anna, bringing the magical story of “Frozen” to Indian audiences. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Parineeti Chopra voiced characters in the Hindi version of the Hollywood animated film ‘Frozen 2’. Priyanka dubbed for Elsa and Parineeti lent her voice to Anna.

3. Ranveer Singh – Deadpool:

Ranveer Singh plays Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in the Hindi version of the Hollywood film Deadpool 2. The plot revolves around an adult superhero with a dark sense of humour.

2. Rajkummar Rao – The Boys:

Rajkummar Rao’s abilities extended to the world of television, where he provided the voice for the complex and menacing character Homelander in the hit series “The Boys.”

1. Akshay Kumar – Transformers: Dark of the Moon:

Akshay Kumar, known for his action-packed roles, provided the heroic voice of Optimus Prime, giving the legendary Autobot an Indian twist.