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Bollywooders Who Can Become Onscreen Scientists
The first invention of aero dynamics was done in India itself, almost eight years before the Wright brothers took their first 1200 feet high fight. Shivkar Bapuji Talpade flew an aeroplane over Chowpatty in 1895. Inspired by the same legend, Ayushmann Khurrana starrer film 'Hawaizaada' is also based on the life of the great Bapuji Talpade, which is due for release by this month end. Lets have a look at other Scientists who's life can inspire a film!
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Arjun or Ranbir - Homi Jehangir Bhabha
Attaining his mechanical engineering degree, from Royal Institute of Science, London, Bhabha belonged to a rich Parsi family. Being a mechanical engineering student he developed love for mathematics and physics. Who later went on to become thefounded India's nuclear power.
Role call: Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha's straight nose, pointed chin and calm on the face make Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Rampal the most worthy and apt choice for his role. -
SRK - Salim Ali
Abdul Ali did a course in zoology from St Xavier's College, Mumbai. He had also been criticized, later for supporting the use of bird specimens for study. In return he stated that he was against senseless killing of animals and protecting wildlife is a practical affair and shouldn't be mixed with religion. An Atheist, motorbike lover, scholar would have an eventful biopic.
Role call: With the unique lifestyle and sparkling eyes non other than King Khan seems apt to play Salim Ali. -
Kamal Haassan - Jagadish Chandra Bose
Nobel Laureate Sir Nevill Mott had once stated that JC Bose was minimum 60 years ahead of his time. Looked up as a true visionary, he completely disapproved racial discrimination. Also he favoured to work without salary than accept the worthless R100 given to the Indian professors. He had proven that Plants are living organisms and can respond to our affection and pain. Bose also went up to being the first science fiction book writer in India.
Role call: Well, JC Bose body structure and looks are quit similar to Kamal Hassan so he would fit in perfectly. -
Manoj Bajpai - CV Raman
Study being hin his blood, Raman came from a family of scholars. He was a self learned man. On his trip to Europe he was enlightened with the study of scattering light, which he then further continued. He was the first Asian to win Nobel Prize in the field of science and he also receive the Bharat Ratna.
Role call: With the intense look and the piercing eyes , we deem Manoj Bajpai would justify the character. -
Nawauddin - APJ Abdul Kalam
Scientist, poet, administrator and a philanthropist, a very well known and loved induvidual in todays time. He has been a Bharat Ratna awardee, Kalam has worked really hard to achieve what he has today. He has worked under Vikram Sarabhai, father of India's space programme and credits him for being a true visionary.
Role call: Talented actor Nawazuddin Siddique could be a perfect match to suit APJ's personality. -
Siddharth Malhotra - Meghnad Saha
Being influenced by Dr JC Bose and Prafulla Chandra Ray, Saha came from a poor background. Contributing in the field of astrophysics Saha equation is one of the methods to interpret the spectra of stars. Later he intitiated in setting up scientific institutions and societies across the country. He had also entered politics also to serve the country.
Role call: Siddharth Malhotra and Saha share a lot of similarities like small eyes same facial structure.
