Bollywood is quietly reviving one of its most thrilling narrative elements  the double role, and this time, women are leading the shift with intelligence and nuance. Among the names drawing the strongest curiosity is Anusmriti Sarkar, who stunned audiences in One Day and is now taking on a dual identity in Inspector Vikrant. The buzz around her character stems from its secrecy  two personas, two lives, and one actress who must thread them together without revealing their truth too easily. As she steps into this niche space, Anusmriti is redefining what it means to carry layered storytelling, not just with beauty but with psychological precision.

What makes her performance even more compelling is the detailed prep behind her transformation, which she calls “a battle between two worlds.” She has been working on sharp contrasts  unique makeup looks, opposite body language styles, voice modulation, and posture changes, all while switching instantly between personalities on set. “Double roles sound and look fascinating, but as an actress, I’ve realized how much effort it takes. Creating two different personalities, with their own makeup, body language, psychology  it’s like playing two films in one,” she shares. For Anusmriti, maintaining clean identity separation is thrilling; she describes it as “snapping into two different lives while the camera keeps rolling.” Her admiration for recent female-led double acts is evident too, citing: “I last watched Do Patti and I was stunned by Kriti Sanon’s persona. I really appreciate the effort to bring two characters to life.”

This wave of female dual roles is bringing back something Bollywood had almost forgotten  curiosity. Viewers now enter theatres asking: Who’s real? Who’s pretending? Are they mirrors or complete opposites? With actresses like Anusmriti taking on daring, character-heavy performances, the double-role format is no longer a gimmick; it’s becoming a storytelling art led by women. As anticipation builds around Inspector Vikrant, one question lingers: Is Anusmriti revealing two faces… or exposing secrets Bollywood wasn’t ready for? The answer will unfold when the dual-shade star finally steps into both lives on screen.