The year 2012 ended on a high note for Bollywood with many hits, and the line-up this year seems just as promising. But it’s not only the jingle of the cash registers that will bring a smile to the industrywallahs, the audiences will also get to see their heroes in varied avatars. Industry observers agree that the year is going to be a maha- interesting affair, as they say, “With Salman (Khan) going back to being Radhey, Aamir (Khan) to be seen in a full-on masala entertainer, Akshay (Kumar) playing an underworld don, Saif (Ali Khan) going all rustic in Bullet Raja, Abhishek (Bachchan) returning to Dhoom, Vivek (Oberoi) to Masti, Ajay (Devgan) becoming Himmatwala and Emraan (Hashmi) debuting in a Holly flick, fans can look forward to an eclectic mix of new avatars for their heroes.” Here’s checking out the actors who will be seen trying to make a zabardast impact in 2013...

Shah Rukh Khan
It’s nothing less than a coup of sorts as Rohit Shetty teams up with SRK in Chennai Express. Rohit, who moved from Ajay’s side to work with SRK, had left many gape in surprise with the announcement. A full-on masala, this one promises to be a treat for SRK fans who will see him in a new avatar after Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Happy New Year with Farah Khan is also high on everyone’s interest list.