Two decades ago, life would stop every Sunday at 9:00 a.m., when Mahabharata aired on DD National. It was the original Game of Thrones, only 10 times more amazing and steeped in great history. Since then, many others have tried to re-create that magic, but haven't quite got it right. Now imagine if the Mahabharata were to become a major Hollywood motion picture. There are no words that can define this level of awesomeness. They say casting is half the battle for a good movie, so here goes.

9. Nakul and Sahdev - Ryan Gosling (in a double role)

The talented twins, born to Madri, Pandu's second wife.

10. Draupadi - Marion Cotillard

Draupadi was wife to the five Pandava brothers. Some say that it was her taunting of Duryodhana that triggered the chain of events which led to the war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.