24 Singers Who Have Tried Their Luck In Acting!

Famous for songs like Tu jaane na, Tere bin, Jeene laga hoon, Atif debuted on the large screen with Bol (2011) being his debut film.

Pakistani singer-lyricist, he made his Bollywood acting debut with ‘Tere Bin Laden’ in 2010 and was nominated for Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. He was later seen in many films like ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, ‘London Paris New York’, ‘Chashme Baddoor’, ‘Total Siyapaa’, and ‘Kill Dil’.

An actor, singer, director and producer, best known for playing comic roles in Hindi films can be traced back to the song “ek chatur nar badi hoshiyar”, wherein he had acted and sang the song. One of his sons, Lucky Ali has continued his legacy.

Singer, music director, lyricist Himesh made his acting debut in ‘Aap Kaa Surroor – The Real Love Story’. He was later seen in films like ‘Karzzzz’, ‘Radio’, ‘Khiladi 786’ and ‘The Xpose’ and the output of these film do not allow him to continue acting!

Being considered as one of the most successful playback singers in Hindi film industry, Kishore Kumar made his acting debut in 1946 with the film ‘Shikari’ and went on to give several hits like ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’, ‘Half Ticket’, ‘Padosan’, ‘Paying Guest’.

This rapper, who rose to fame with ‘Lungi Dance’ in ‘Chennai Express’ has acted in films too. Besides a couple of punjabi films, he was seen in Bollywood films such as ‘Boss’ and ‘The Xpose’ and this led to the conclusion that he should not be exposed to acting.

Lak 28 kudi da brought him to spotlight and then some Punjabi films like Jatt and Juliet, Mukhtiar Chadha and Ambarsariya happened, which further helped him to bag a role in Udta Punjab and will be seen in an up-coming movie Phillauri.

Known for his ballad-style singing, singer, lyricist and composer, Lucky Ali, has acted in quite a few films like ‘Yeh Hain Zindagi’ (1977), ‘Trikaal’ (1985), ‘Kaante’ (2002), ‘Sur – The Melody of Life’ (2002) and this makes me write that he should only sing and give us more soothing tracks.

The fame of Sawaar loon, Moh moh ke dhaage and Cham cham has not only a soothing voice but also has is a talented actor. She acted in Lakshmi, a film by written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, which deals with the harsh realities of human trafficking and child prostitution.

Famous for his song Paani da rang, he has also showcased his acting talent in quiet some films like Vicky donor, Dum laga ke Haisha, Nautanki saala to name a few and he has such a great fan following.

Best known for his song Chota bachca jaan ke humko, he debuted in acting with Salman Khan in ‘Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai’ as a child actor, he was later seen in ‘Pardes’ and ‘Rangeela’. His latest acting venture was ‘Shaapit’ wherein he played the lead role. He is best known for his voice for Ram Leela’s ‘Thattad Thattad’ and we hope he continues singing and not act.

Made his acting debut as a child actor with the film ‘Kaamchor’ (1982), world famous singer, Sonu Nigam has won several accolades in the field of music. Later he acted in films like ‘Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani’, ‘Kash Aap Hamare Hote’, and ‘Love in Nepal’. We wish he doesn’t try acting again because his voice is enough to drool us.

Mika Singh decided to put on his acting cap, tired of his successful career as a singer. First came a Punjabi film called 'Mitti' in 2010, and the next year a typical flop Bollywood comedy filmcalled 'Loot'. Recently, he will be seen trying to act in an upcoming film ‘Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya’ along with Shaan.

Popular playback singer famous for Chal chaiyya chaiyya and further whose song ‘Jai Ho’ won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media; acted in a Punjabi film ‘Kuchh Kariye’ and played the lead role. He was seen in ‘Kill Dil’ last year. Sukhwinder ji, acting mein kuch na hi kariye to behtar hai. Your voice is enough to make us feel proud of you.

Musu musu haasi gave us our very own ever smiling Shantanu Mukherjee aka Shaan and we have always loved him for the so many songs he had lend his voice to but why acting, Shaan, why? Sadly, he will be seen in an upcoming film ‘Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya’ along with Mika.

Remember the song, “Chale jaise hawaye sanan sanan”. Well, she is Vasundara Das for you and kyuki hawayeen chali, she was also seen in some films like Monsoon wedding, Corporate etc.

“Kyuki, tum ho meri mai tumhara, chota sa sansaar humara” is what made us fall in love with Palash sen and his euphoria. But, we didn’t expect him to act which he did, sadly, in films like Mumbai Cutting and Aisa yeh jahan. You are better off singing, Sir!

Shruti was performing in all-girl band before her daredevil stunt that was, acting in 'Luck' opposite Imran Khan which surely did won her appreciation but she sounded much more confident in her songs than her acting.

He was already a fading name in the music industry when his decision to take on the lead role in the 2008 film Lottery sped up his ride to oblivion and now he is nowhere to be seen.

Famous lyricist and playback singer, swanand has also showcased his acting talent in films like Chameli, Eklavya, Sonali Cable etc.

“Dil ke armaan aasuon mein beh gaye” and “ Faza bhi hai jawaan jawaan” made Salma agah a singing sensation and she had also featured in films like Nikaah, Kasam Paida karne vale ki and the likes.

Over 60 years after making her Bollywood music debut for Hansraj Behl's Chunariya (Saawan Aaya), Asha is celebrated her debut role in the movie Maaee. Directed by Mahesh Kodiyal and produced by Nitin Shankar, the movie tells of a woman abandoned by her son, who has to live with her daughter-in-law.

Her supporting role as a‘desi’ Punjabi girl in 'Patiala House' made India's first hip-hop artist switch off her onstage hipness.

Indian pop singer Raageshwari has acted in quite a few films like ‘Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost’ (2003), ‘Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal’ (2002), ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ (1998), ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’ (1994), ‘Aankhen’.