When it comes to jaw-dropping action sequences in films, people generally look up to Hollywood. Recently, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One director Christopher McQuarrie revealed how Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise did not only speed-fly and ride a motorbike off a cliff, but he also battled co-star Esai Morales on the roof of a train speeding at 60 miles per hour. For those not in the know, Cruise is 61. Meanwhile, not just in Hollywood, there are dozens of actors in Indian cinema also who are known for performing stunts on their own. We enlist 5 such actors who performed high-octane action sequences on their own.
Priyanka Chopra
After establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra landed in Hollywood with her much-talked-about series Quantico. The actress played an FBI cop in the series and did most of her action sequences in the third installment. In one interview, she even admitted to getting a concussion while doing one of the stunts. Chopra did her own stunts in such Bollywood films as Mary Kom and Jai Gangaajal.
Kamal Hassan
Kamal Haasan needs no introduction. He is one of the finest actors working in Indian cinema. He has proved his mettle in various genres and languages. Haasan is also known for performing stunt scenes on his own. Once, in a conversation with none other than Jackie Chan, the legendary actor was asked how many bones he broke while doing stunts. Hassan replied 33 and counting.
Akshay Kumar
When it comes to Indian actors who perform stunts on their own, Akshay Kumar’s name has to be there on the list. The superstar has been performing high-octane action sequences since the beginning of his career. In his 2021 release Sooryavanshi, Kumar performed a Helicopter stunt all by himself, which grabbed a lot of headlines in the media.
Vidyut Jamwal
Vidyut Jamwal is trained in various national and international martial art forms, including Kalaripayattu. News has it that he performed his stunts in Commando without any harnesses or cables. A stunt team, which was flown in from South Africa, also worked on choreographing some high-octane action sequences for the actor.
Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff, who made his debut in 2014 with the film Heropanti, is one of the fittest actors in Bollywood, who is also trained in such martial arts forms, including Kalaripayattu, Kung Fu, and Krav Maga. He did his own stunts in Heropanti, Heropanti 2, and the entire Baaghi series.
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Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he praises Abhishek publicly but not Jaya or Aishwarya
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Amitabh Bachchan has responded to online comments asking why he often praises son Abhishek Bachchan on social media but not wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, or daughter Shweta. The actor explained that while he chooses to support Abhishek publicly, he honours the women in his family privately, saying he prefers to respect them “in his heart.”
Bachchan defends Abhishek praise, addresses fan remarks online
The 81-year-old actor, who regularly shares photos and thoughts with fans, recently posted images of himself meeting admirers outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa. Captioned “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”, the post sparked comments from users questioning why he doesn’t do the same for Jaya, Aishwarya, or Shweta.
Responding directly, Bachchan wrote, “Yes, I shall praise them in my heart… not publicly… respect for the ladies.” His reply quickly circulated across platforms, with many praising his thoughtful answer. Others pointed to his tendency to engage more often when defending Abhishek, especially around film releases.
Bachchan also shut down a user accusing him of having “paid fans,” bluntly replying, “Prove it! You are small-minded… why don’t you pay and get fans too?” When another person mocked those waiting outside his home as “unemployed,” he replied with characteristic wit: “So give them a job? When they stand at the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”
Actor remains active on social media while juggling film projects
Bachchan has become increasingly interactive online in recent years, often directly responding to criticism and fan feedback. Meanwhile, Abhishek was last seen in Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy that released earlier this month. Jaya Bachchan appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, while Aishwarya Rai was part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. Despite the online chatter, Amitabh continues to walk his own path, on-screen and online.