With its humble beginnings in 1962, Bhojpuri Cinema has come a long way to charm its audience by producing a massive number of movies and stars. Also known as Bhojiwood, this film industry now produces more than 50 movies a year and has fans all across India and the world. And, taking account of this popularity and reach, some of the prominent Bollywood stars have acted in Bhojpuri Cinema. Let's find out who are they.
1. Ajay Devgan
The actor, who slashes his on-screen enemies with his eyes, took the role of a police officer in the movie Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke. The movie was well received by the audience, and at some places, the police were called upon to control the crowd in theatres
2. Amitabh Bachchan
: It is really interesting to know that the Chhora Ganga Kinare Wala of Bollywood has acted in Bhojpuri movies with Ganga titles only. So far, the star of the millennium has acted only in three Bhojpuri movies - Ganga, Gangotri, and Ganga Devi
3. Bhoomika Chawla
The Tere Naam actress made her Bhojpuri debut opposite Manoj Tiwari in Gangotri. This movie was the sequel to Amitabh Bachchan starrer Ganga
4. Dharmendra
The He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra first appeared in the Bhojpuri industry with the movie Desh Pardesh. Later, he was seen in three more movies Dushman Ke Khoon Paani Ha, Insaaf Ki Devi, and Dariya Dil
5. Mithun Chakraborty
The original Disco Dancer has acted in Bhojpuri movies like Sautela Bhai, Hum Hi Bani Mukhia, and Bhole Shankar to name a few. He acted alongside Manoj Tiwari in Bhole Shankar, and the film is one of the biggest blockbusters of the Bhojpuri Film industry
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