TOP 10 Great directors turned actors

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Sudhir Mishra
Mishra is known for directing films like 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi', 'Chameli', 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' and more. He has acted in about seven films of which only one was directed by him. His last film as an actor was 'Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi?' in 2009.

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Anurag Kashyap
This talented actor recently tied the knot with Kalki Koechlin. Anurag Kashyap is known for his films like 'Black Friday', 'Dev D', 'Gulaal' and more. He has acted in about 10 films, his latest was in Onir's 'I Am' where he played the role of a pedophile. He will also be seen in Nana Patekar's upcoming film, 'Shagird' where he pays the role of a gangster.

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Quentin Tarantino
He became a legend when his film, 'Reservoir Dogs' was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival. He has directed about 16 films, the latest being 'Inglourious Basterds'. The film was nominated at the Academy Awards in eight categories and won one. Tarantino was seen as an actor in about 27 films of which 'Inglourious Basterds' was the last one he acted in.

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Nishikant Kamat
The new talent on the block. Nishikant Kamat was the director of the National award winning Marathi film, 'Dombivili Fast'. He has also directed 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' a film about the train blasts in Mumbai. He was seen as an actor in 'Saatchya Aat Gharat' and 'Mumbai Meri Jaan'.

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Sydney Pollack
The Academy award winning director, actor, producer and writer is bundle of talent. He has directed over 35 films and acted in about 38 films. He was last seen as an actor in 'Made of Honor' in 2008 where he played Patrick Dempsey's father.