Santa Claus and Christmas go hand in hand. So, Who among the celebs would be the most popular Santa if they were offered the role?We find out.
Aamir Khan: His rapport with kids is famous. He was an ambassador for the special kids in his movie ’Taare Zameen Par’. Kids relate to him and it will be easy for them to see him as the gift giving, cuddlesome Uncle Santa Claus. In photo: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan waves at his fans during a promotional campaign of his upcoming film Ghajini in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. The film will be released on Dec. 25.
Hrithik Roshan: They loved him in ’Koi... Mil Gaya’, they adored him in ’Krishh’. Hrithik Roshan is one of those special people who always had the kids going crazy for more. So he tops the list for being the best Santa in Bollywood. In photo: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan attends the music release of his Hindi movie "Jodhaa Akbar", in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.
Akshay Kumar: The action hero of Bollywood is an instant hit with the kids. He makes the kids hold their breath in awe when he performs stunts on screen and when he spends time with them off screen. His animated movie ’Jumbo’ for which he has done the voice over will further make him popular with kids In photo: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar walks on the ramp after becoming the brand ambassador of the Grasim suiting of Grasim Industries Ltd. in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 17, 2007. Grasim Industries Ltd. is the flagship company of the Aditya Brila group.
Shah Rukh Khan: Kids love him. When he laughs, they laugh, when he cries, they cry. Does that make SRK an ideal candidate for Santa Claus? We feel it does. In photo: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan in a traditional official black Malay costume and songkok cap, left, poses with his young fans after he received the title of ’Datuk’ from Malacca state Governor Mohammad Khalil Yaakob in Malacca, 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan was conferred a Malaysian honorary title equivalent to a British knighthood despite claims by some Malaysians that it is wrong to honor a foreigner.
Robin Williams: He is funny, he is nice and kids just adore him. He was an instant hit with them with his portrayal of ’Mrs Doubtfire’. And he sure would be on the top of the list for being Santa Claus. In photo: Actor and comedian Robin Williams poses during a press tour promoting his new movie ’License To Wed’ in Santa Monica, Calif., Friday, June 15, 2007.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: He was spectacular as a cop who is posted to take care of a kid in ’Kindergarten Cop’ and he could easily double up as the Santa Claus. In photo: American movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger looks on.
Tom Hanks: Tom Hanks gave voice and life to Sheriff Woody in ’Toy Story’ and it was a hit with the youngsters. He loves kids and loves to interact with them. And he would be the perfect Santa. In photo: In this March 3, 2008 file photo, actor Tom Hanks arrives at the HBO premiere of ’John Adams’ at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Jude Law: What makes him the perfect Santa? His versatility, the ease with which he gives life to a character. He could be the perfect Santa. In photo: British actor Jude Law poses during a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dunhill store in Hong Kong, Friday, Nov. 24, 2006.
Anil Kapoor: Anil Kapoor was popular with kids in ’Mr India’. The ease with which he essays out roles makes him a strong candidate for Santa Claus. In photo: Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor arrives at the screening of ’Slumdog Millionaire,’ the last film showing at the BFI London Film Festival at a central London cinema, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008.
Sanjay Dutt: He is aloof...but yet has a charm. Could he be Uncle Santa Claus? Let us deck him up in the traditional red and may be he will have do the ’jadu ki jappi’ to get them love him. In photo: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt acknowledges photographers before leaving his residence for the special court trying cases of the 1993 Mumbai bombings that killed 257 people in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
