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List of Top Five Bollywood Actors of recent times (On the basis of SUPERHITS) : - updated on 24 october 2012

1) Shah Rukh Khan

List Of Successful Films - RA.ONE, DON-2, My name is khan, Rab ne Bana di Jodi, Om Shanti Om, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, Chak De India, Don, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Veer Zaara, Dil to Pagal hai, Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai, Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Na Ho, Chalte Chalte, Devdaas, Mohabbatein, Karan Arjun, Josh, Darr, Baazigar, Kabhi haan kabhi naa, Raju ban gaya Gentleman, Deewana, Yes Boss, Baadshah, Pardes, Swades

As the number of hit films suggests, Shah Rukh Khan can be named the Top Bollywood Actor of Recent Times. It is also notable that Shah Rukh Khan was the Director's first choice for films of Munnabhai Series (Munnabhai MBBS, Lago Raho Munnabhai) and "3 Idiots". But he couldn't work in these movies due to prior commitments to other projects.

2) Aamir Khan

List Of Successful Films - 3 Idiots, Ghajini, Fanaa, Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, Raja Hindustani, Sarfarosh, Ghulam, Dil chahta hai, Dil, Dil hai ke maanta nahi, Hum hain rahi pyaar ke, Qayamat se Qayamat tak, Andaaj Apna Apna, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar

3) Salman Khan

List Of Successful Films - EK THA TIGER, BODYGUARD, READY, Dabangg, Veer, Wanted, No Entry, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Tere Naam, Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke hain Koun, Jeet, Judwa, Hum Dil de chuke sanam, Partner, Saajan, Andaaj Apna Apna

4) Akshay Kumar

List Of Successful Films - ROWDY RATHORE, DESI BOYS, HOUSEFULL-2, Khatta-Meetha, Housefull, Singh is Kinng, Welcome, Hera Pheri, Hey Baby, Bhool Bhullaiyaa, Namaste London, Garam Masala, Mohra, Aawara Paagal Deewana, Dil to Paagal hai, Khiladi, Main khiladi tu Anadi, sabse bada Khiladi, khiladiyon ka Khiladi

5) Ajay Devghan

( Ajay Devgn ) - List Of Successful Films in 1990s - Phool aur Kaante, Jigar, Dilwaale, Suhaag, Diljale, Ishq, Pyaar to hona hi tha, Hum dil de chuke Sanam.
List Of Successful Films in 2000s - Company, Gangajal, Masti, Apaharan, Golmaal, Golmaal Returns, All the Best, Raajneeti, Once upon a time in Mumbai, Golmaal 3, singham

6) Hrithik Roshan

- ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA,Jodha Akbar, Dhoom 2, Krrish, Koi Mil Gaya, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.

7) RANBIR KAPOOR-

ROCKSTAR, BARFI, WAKE UP SID

8)SAIF ALI KHAN -

AGENT VINOD, COCKTAIL, LOVE AAJ KAL

9) SHAHID KAPOOR-

KAMINEY, VIVAAH, JAB WE MET


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Following is the List of All Noted Bollywood Actors / Heroes who have given Significant contribution to the Bollywood Cinema. (Flop Actors and One film wonders Like Raajiv Kapoor (Ram teri Ganga Maili), Navin Nishchal, Vijay Arora and Deepak Parashar (Nikaah) are not included in this List. Actors are not Ranked in any order, as this list has names of many yesteryear actors,We Just tried to list them on the basis of Seniority / Debut)

Ashok Kumar - Ashok kumar is undoubtedly the first Notable actor of Indian bollywood film industry. He is One of the first Actors of Hindi Cinema. Bollywood Actor Ashok Kumar was later affectionately called "Dada Muni". He was probably the First Hero of Bollywood. Ashok Kumar started his career when there was no set up for playback singers and Bollywood Actors had to sing the song in their own voice. Ashok Kumar Later worked in Many Movies as a character actor. Ashok Kumar also worked in many memorable comic roles most notably " Shaukeen" (1982). Ashok kumar started career as a hero in black and white cinema days of 1930s and 1940s. heroes/lead actors of those days were fully grown up middle aged men( yonger actors' trend was probably started by Rishi kapoor in 1970s). List of hit films by Ashok Kumar is as follows :-- Achhut Kanya (1936), Kismet (1943), Parineeta (1953), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Dharmputra (1961), Chitralekha (1964), Hatey Bazarey (1967), Aashirwad (1968), Victoria No.203 (1972),Choti Si Baat (1975),Mili (1975),Khoobsurat (1980),Khatta Meetha (1981) , Shaukeen (1982), Mr. India (1987) and Sangram

Guru Dutt - Noted filmmaker and Bollywood Actor - Guru Dutt was one of the greatest critically acclaimed actors of early bollywood cinema of 1950s and 60s. more than acting, he is recognised worldwide for his direction work. His hit films include - Sanjh Aur Savera (1964),Suhagan (1964),Bahurani (1963),Bharosa (1963),Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962),Sautela Bhai (1962),Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
, Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959),Pyaasa (1957), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Aar Paar (1954), Baaz (1953) and Hum Ek Hain (1946)

Dilip Kumar - Most respected Bollywood Actor till date and is considered most talented hero ever nicknamed "tragedy king". Many Bollywood Actors admit that Dilip Kumar is their inspiration. He has won most number of filmfare best actor awards and considered the most legendary actor of the bollywood film history. He gave sevaral hit films during 1940s and 1960s. some are Shaheed, Anokha Pyar, andaaz, Jogan, daag, Udan Khatola, devdaas, naya daur, aazad, musafir, yahudi, madumati, mughal-e-aazam, leader, Gunga Jumna , daastan, bairag, kranti, shakti, majdoor, mashaal, saudagar and raam aur shyaam.

Raj Kapoor - Great Bollywood Actor / Director - Raj kapoor is regarded as one of the greatest actors of bollywood history. Just like guru dutt, He was also more passionate about the film direction instead of acting. His pairing with Nargis is also remembered as the first most sussessful and popular onscreen jodi of bollywood hindi cinema. They together worked in many movies. majority of these films were directed by Raj kapoor himself. Some of the sussessful and memorable films of Raj Kapoor are - Barsaat,Aawara, shree 420, chori-chori, aag, aah, Anari, jaagte raho, jis des me ganga rehta hai and Mera naam joker.

Dev Anand - Very stylish Bollywood Actor..was ahead of his times. Dev anand was very stylish and versatile actor of bollywood cinema of 1960s and 70s. He is one of those few popular heroes who developed and came with their own different "styles". dev anand worked with all major heroines of his time. list of hit films of dev anand are - hum dono, kalapani, guide, johhny mera naam and hare rama hare krishna.

Shammi Kapoor - One of the first Romantic heroes of Bollywood with a Playboy Image. In many films shammi kapoor played the role of spoiled and flirtatious rich guy. List of superhit films of bollywood actor shammi kapoor includes - Janglee, jaanwar, teesri manzil, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Brahmachari and Andaaz. Shammi kapoor is one of the biggest casualities of the rise and superstardom of rajesh khanna. When the credit of shammi's last hit film as a lead hero "Andaaz" was given to a 13 minute song appearence of Rajesh khanna(zindagi ek safar hai suhana) then Shammi and the industry realized that now the biggest force of bollywood was Rajesh Khanna and he was also a setback for shammi kapoor's career among many others. Andaaz was shammi's last film as a lead hero.

Rajendra Kumar - Bollywood Actor Rajendra Kumar was Nicknamed Jubilee Kumar due to back to back Silver Jubilee Hits. Rajendra Kumar was a simple looking man of 1960s bollywood who has mostly played the 'good guy', ' honest guy' kind of roles in his time. His simple still attractive looks, acting skills and good chemistry with rather rulral audience and popularity among them made him one of the most sussesful bollywood hero of 1960s. at the peak of his career he gave back to back silver jubilee hits and was then affectionately called "jubilee kumar" for this feat.list of superhit films by bollywood actor Rajendra Kumar are - Dhool Ka Phool, Dil Ek Mandir, Mere Mehboob , Sangam, Arzoo, Pyar Ka Sagar, Gehra Daag', Suraj, Talash, Dil Ek Mandir, Ayee Milan Ki Bela and Aarzoo. Most of them silver jubiliees of 1960's bollywood cinema.

Manoj Kumar - Affectionately called 'Bharat Kumar' for making patriotic Movies. Manoj kumar started his career in late 50s and was active as lead hero throughout 1960s. He was well known for making and acting in patriotic films . some of his superhits films include - hariyali aur raasta, woh kaun thii, shaheed, himalay ki god mein, gumnaam, poorab aur pashchim, roti kapda aur makaan, kraanti, neel-kamal and upkaar.

Sunil Dutt - Worked in many superhits.

Joy Mukherji - Have worked with Top Heroines of his time.

Vishwajeet - Got good songs and worked in some hit Movies with Top Heroines

Raj Kumar - Famous for his Dialogue Delivery and One Liners.

Shashi Kapoor - Stylish and romantic Bollywood Actor of 1970s

Sanjeev Kumar - Very high class and critically acclaimed Bollywood Actor.

Rajesh Khanna - Most Romantic hero ever... First Superstar of Bollywood Cinema

Dharmendra - Regarded as One of the Most Handsome Bollywood Actors of all time

Jeetendra - Evergreen Bollywood Actor / Hero, Worked in several hit movies for many years.

Firoz(Feroz) Khan - known as the Clint Eastwood of the East and a style icon.

Amitabh Bachchan - Angry Young man of 1970s went on to Become Second Superstar of Bollywood.

Vinod Khanna

Shatrughan Sinha

Vinod Mehra

Rakesh Roshan

Raj Babbar

Rishi Kapoor

Rajinikanth  - He is a legendary superstar of South Indian Movies

Amol Palekar

Kamal Haasan

Mithun Chakraborty

Farooq Shaikh

Sanjay Dutt

Anil Kapoor

Sunny Deol

Jackie Shroff

Govinda

Aamir Khan

Salman Khan

Saif Ali Khan

Ajay Devghan

Shah Rukh Khan

Akshay Kumar

Sunil Shetty

Bobby Deol

Arshad Warsi

Akshay Khanna

Aaftab Shivdasani

Hrithik Roshan

Abhishek Bachchan

John Abraham

Shahid Kapoor

Ritesh Deshmukh

Emraan Hashmi

Ranbir Kapoor

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