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5 Bollywood celebrities who dubbed for animated films

Kajol – Incredibles 2

Kajol played the character of Elastigirl for the Hindi dubbed version of Incredibles 2. Elastigirl was character who is able to stretch her body into many different shapes. This was Kajol’s second movie, where she lent her voice for a character after Makkhi (Ega) in 2012. Incredibles 2 is a computer animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studio.


Priyanka Chopra – Planes

She was the voice of the character Ishaani, who is the Pan-Asian champion from India. The movie Planes is a 3D computer animated sports comedy film, which was produced by Disneytoon Studios. It is a spin-off of the Cars franchise by Pixar Animation Studio.

Shah Rukh Khan – The Incredibles

The Baadshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan also lent his voice for one of the character for the Hindi dubbed version of The Incredibles. His voice was for the character Lajawab, who is Mr Incredible, the lead character of the movie. The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer animated superhero film by Pixar Animation Studio.

Arjun Kapoor – Ice Age: Collision Course

Arjun’s debut into the animated movie world was with Ice Age: Collision Course. He lent his voice for the character Buck in the Hindi version of the film. The character of Buck is a one eyed weasel and a dinosaur hunter. Ice Age: Collision Course is a 3D computer animated science fiction comedy film, which was produced by Blue Sky Studios. This movie is the fifth instalment of the Ice Age film series and the sequel to Ice Ag: Continental Drift (2012).

Akshay Kumar – Jumbo

Jumbo is a 2008 Bollywood animation film which was produced by Percept Picture Company. It featured the voice of Akshay for the character of the lead role of an elephant. This was also Akshay’s first movie where he lent his voice for a character.

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Top India survey reveals Bollywood divide: A-listers thrive as crew members face 60 per cent pay cuts

Highlights

  • Entertainment workers report 50-60 per cent pay cuts compared to earlier years.
  • Behind-the-scenes staff most affected by industry slowdown.
  • Many workers leave Mumbai or take side jobs to cover expenses.
India's entertainment industry is facing growing money problems as workers across Bollywood and television production report major pay cuts and less work.
A survey by Top India, involving more than 1,000 people linked to the entertainment sector, shows many workers are either getting limited work or seeing their salaries drop sharply.

Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.

Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.

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