‘GOAT’ to ‘Zero’: Indian films with most number of cameos

Cameos have long been a staple of Indian cinema, adding a touch of excitement and surprise to films. These brief appearances by notable actors or celebrities can elevate a movie, paying homage to cinematic history, and even become a defining feature of a film's success. As we delve into the world of Indian cinema, we'll explore the films that have boasted the most number of cameo appearances in Bollywood and beyond. From iconic moments that leave audiences cheering to subtle nods that only eagle-eyed viewers catch, cameos continue to captivate and delight, making them an integral part of the cinematic experience.

The Greatest of All Time

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Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘The Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT) has finally arrived in theaters. Days before its release, director Venkat Prabhu confirmed the presence of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar in ‘GOAT.’ Not that the film is out in cinema halls, not just Ajith, but it has references to Surya too. Along with this, Trisha and Shivakartikeyan have made cameo appearances. However, the most interesting guest appearance is that of former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. 

Om Shanti Om

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A film that saw possibly all the big names of the Hindi film industry in various cameos is Farah Khan Kunder’s ‘Om Shanti Om.’ Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Arjun Rampal, it saw dozens of superstars, including veteran Dharmendra, Jitendra, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, and many others, in the song ‘Deewangi Deewangi.’ Not only the song, but many actors such as R Madhavan, Farhan Akhtar, and Boman Irani, among others, were seen in the awards night show scene from the movie.

Luck By Chance

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Directed by Zoya Akhtar and starring her actor-director brother Farhan, ‘Luck By Chance’ also has many Bollywood actors playing a cameo role. While SRK appeared as himself in the film while meeting Farhan’s character in a lounge, other stars such as Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, and Rishi Kapoor are also seen. Director Anurag Kashyap too makes a small appearance in the movie as himself.

Zero

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Filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s 2018 movie ‘Zero’ also has many actors in cameo roles. Featuring SRK, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma as the leads, it has cameo appearances by Salman, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and late actor Sridevi. Although the film didn’t succeed commercially, it is still remembered for its cameo performances.