In a recent interview, Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman, who’s announced his retirement from X-Men franchise, said that if anyone had to fill his shoes as Wolverine, it had to be Shah Rukh Khan. Can SRK actually succeed Hugh as Wolverine? What other Indian stars could take on Hollywood franchises convincingly? We find out:
‘I think we need someone like Ajay Devgn’
Vivek Dahiya, actor
I’m very sad that this a goodbye for Hugh Jackman as the first and mighty Wolverine. I love him for bringing the character alive and making us believe in his nasty yet strong claws. I can’t imagine Wolverine without him. However, I’d like to differ about SRK replacing him. I think we need someone like Ajay Devgn with intense eyes to play the Wolverine. Shah Rukh will put his own charm into Wolverine when it’s not needed at all. And if I have to see another Indian actor taking part in an Hollywood franchise, I would like to see Hrithik Roshan in the Fast and Furious series.
‘Akshay Kumar as James Bond’
Aakanksha Singh, actress
I can’t imagine anyone else as Wolverine. He has left such a lasting impact that even if I’m asked to rethink or reimagine the character it has to be Hugh. I would love to see Akshay Kumar play James Bond though. I think he will make for an amazing, suave and good looking James Bond with his physique.
‘Our stars will be easily accepted’
Ragini Dwivedi, actress
I think it would be fabulous to see Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan or Tiger Shroff in some fun adaptations because they would be able to carry some of these films with ease. It would be fantastic to see them play these iconic characters like Hugh Jackman in X-Men or James Bond. Our stars are at par with any other stars across the world and will be accepted easily.
‘Hrithik can nail the role with his Greek God looks’
Yuvika Chaudhary, actress
It has to Hrithik Roshan for me, to play a superhero. He fits the bill perfectly in every way. I cannot imagine any other actor who can play the role perfectly. He can nail the role with his Greek God looks and rugged fitness. If it is about an Indian superhero, it has to be him.
‘Make Indian EPICS an inspiration’
Adah Sharma, actress
Rather than having Indian actors and actresses star in Hollywood franchises, I would love to see the film industry take inspiration from our own epics — the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and have superhero films made out of them. We have our own superheroes in these tales and it would be exciting to have the world see the greatness in these stories. Whether it is the superhero flying or levitating, we have our Lord Hanuman, as an inspiration. I would also love to see Ranveer Singh or Varun Dhawan play such superhero roles.
‘SRK is a good choice’
Shakun Batra, director
I agree with Hugh Jackman and there is no doubt about it — Shah Rukh Khan will be a good choice to play the character of Wolverine, after the former’s retirement from the X-Men series. Other Indian stars who are good with action scenes can also be a great choice if they want to venture into Hollywood franchises. At the end of the day, it is absolutely their choice.
