Over the years, we have seen several actors playing the roles of doctors in movies and web series. Each character had a unique personality that made them impossible to forget, be it the quirky doctor Munna Bhai by Sanjay Dutt or Amol Parashar's Prabhat Sinha in Gram Chikitsalay. Today, as we celebrate National Doctors’ Day, here’s a look at characters who made these doctors more memorable!

A Look At Actors Who Played Doctors In Movies And Web Series

Kareena Kapoor Khan In 3 Idiots

Kareena Kapoor Khan played Dr. Pia Sahastrabuddhe in 3 Idiots, the daughter of a strict and orthodox college principal. 3 Idiots also starred Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Boman Irani in key roles. 

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Sonali Bendre In Kal Ho Naa Ho

Sonali Bendre played Dr. Priya in Kal Ho Naa Ho, a close friend of Shah Rukh Khan's Aman Mathur, who is battling cancer. The Bollywood movie was a hit at the box office and also featured Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in lead roles.

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Amol Parashar In Gram Chikitsalay

Amol Parashar has delivered an incredible portrayal of Dr Prabhat Sinha in Gram Chikitsalay, the son of a respected doctor who moves to the rural village of Bhatkandi with a dream of improving healthcare through modern practices. 

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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor In Gram Chikitsalay

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor continues to win hearts as Dr Gargi, a compassionate small-town doctor in Gram Chikitsalay. From Season 1 to the recently released Season 2, she remains a constant pillar of support for Dr Prabhat Sinha's character. 

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Shahid Kapoor In Kabir Singh

Shahid Kapoor delivered one of his most memorable performances as Dr Kabir Singh, a highly skilled surgeon whose brilliance is matched by his emotional flaws. This Telugu remake was a box office hit and also starred Kiara Advani in lead role.

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Sanjay Dutt In Munna Bhai MBBS

In Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Sanjay Dutt played Munna, a kind-hearted Mumbai gangster who enters medical college by cheating on the entrance exam. Though not a conventional doctor, he wins everyone over with his compassion, empathy. 

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