Amitabh Bachchan, Shraddha Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Sharma: Reimagining ‘The Smurfs’ with a Bollywood Twist

What if The Smurfs came with full-on Bollywood energy? Iconic blue legends, but with voices we know, love, and totally vibe with. Sounds like a wild crossover? Maybe. But once the idea hits, it’s hard to shake — especially with just 11 days to go until The Smurfs releases in India on July 18, 2025, in both English and Hindi.

And with the movie being all about friendship, fun, and sticking together through chaos — honestly, imagining a desi voice cast just made it even cooler. So here’s us playing casting directors and putting together a dream Hindi dub line-up. These five would absolutely own it.

Amitabh Bachchan as Papa Smurf
Let’s be real, if there’s one voice that brings instant respect, warmth, and wisdom, it’s Big B, it’s not just Big Bachchan but also Big Bass Voice of the Indian Film Industry. Papa Smurf is the heart of the village, and Bachchan’s voice would give him that perfect balance of calm leadership and emotional depth. You’d trust him with your life. Or at least your mushroom house.

Shraddha Kapoor as Smurfette
Smurfette isn’t just the only girl ,she’s also the most fearless, most curious, and often the most grounded. Shraddha Kapoor has that exact voice; sweet, bubbly, but strong when it counts and on top of that, she is a fantastic voice artist herself. She can make an emotional moment land and still bring that sass and spark Smurfette is known for. Total blue queen energy.

Ayushmann Khurrana as Brainy Smurf
Brainy Smurf talks a lot, thinks he’s always right, and somehow still ends up being super loveable. That’s exactly the energy Ayushmann brings. His fast delivery and natural wit would make Brainy feel smart, funny, and actually fun to listen to which, let’s be honest, is a first.

Vicky Kaushal as Hefty Smurf
Hefty is the muscle of the crew, but also the most loyal, protective, and emotional one. Vicky’s voice has that calm strength, it’s powerful but soft when it needs to be. The actor has a range that he can pull off a ‘Chhaava’ and a ‘Bad News’ to a ‘Masaan’ at the same time. Perfect for a Smurf who can lift a tree and still be the most sensitive guy in the room.

Varun Sharma as Clumsy Smurf
Clumsy is all chaos, all heart. And who better to bring that vibe to life than Varun Sharma? His comic timing is unmatched, especially his performance in the ‘Fukery’ franchise and his voice alone can make you laugh. He’d turn every trip, fall, and mess-up into an adorable, unforgettable moment.

Pankaj Kapur as Gargamel
Few actors can pull off theatrical rage, dry sarcasm, and eccentric villainy quite like Pankaj Kapur. Imagine his expressive voice ranting about “catching those pesky Smurfs!” one minute, and mumbling under his breath in full dramatic meltdown the next. He has the gravitas to make Gargamel feel genuinely threatening, and the comic timing to make his constant failures ridiculously entertaining. Plus, he’d absolutely own those wizard robes.