Top 3 of bollywood (since 1940 to current)

Top Actor

After becoming becoming the undisputed king with the start of the multiplex era in 2002, its now close at the top as Shahrukh Khan faces big competition from Hrithik Roshan who delivers two huge blockbusters in Dhoom 2 and Krrish. Aamir Khan also has two big hits. Approx Rumeration Shahrukh Khan/Hrithik Roshan-9 crore Aamir Khan-7 crore Akshay Kumar-6 crore

Salman Khan has a great year with the blockbuster No Entry alongwith a major success in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and a minor success in Lucky. Akshay Kumar has a good year with good successes including Garam Masala but its Overseas where his stock jumps and is second only to SRK with films like Bewafaa,Waqt,Garam Masala and Dosti.

Hrithik Roshan makes a comeback with the superhit Koi Mil Gaya. Shahrukh Khan has two successes in Kal Ho Na Ho and Chalte Chalte. Salman Khan also makes a comeback with Tere Naam which although is not a big hit but it takes an amazing initial.

Sunny Deol makes a grand comeback with Gadar Ek Prem Katha which is the highest grossing film ever.His Indian also does well. Approx rumeration Sunny Deol-3.5 Crore Shahrukh Khan-3 crore Aamir Khan-2.5 crore

Hrithik Roshan becomes an overnight superstar with the blockbuster Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.His subsequent releases disappoint after good initials. Amitabh Bachchan has his first outright hit after his comeback in 1997 with Mohabbatein.

Salman Khan has a good year with three more successes including hit Biwi No1. Sanjay Dutt makes a comeback with films like Daag The Fire Haseena Maan Jayegi and Vaastav. Akshay Kumar makes a comback with Jaanwar. Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-2 crore Salman Khan-1.75 crore Sunny Deol/Aamir Khan-1.5 crore 

Sunny Deol's good run which includes four hits ends with Zor. Salman Khan scores big with many successes while Shahrukh Khan has the all time blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Bobby Deol emerges a star with Soldier.

Shahrukh Khan makes a comeback with films like Dil To Pagal Hai and Pardes and to a lesser extent Yes Boss. Sunny Deol adds two more big hits to his 1996 hits. Amitabh Bachchan's comeback Mritydaata is a box office disasater.

Shahrukh Khan delivers huge megahits in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Karan Arjun.Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-60 lakhs Sunny Deol-50 lakhs Salman Khan/Govinda 40 lakhs.

Shahrukh Khan hits the top as Sanjay Dutt is unavailable for films. Salman Khan makes a comeback with Hum Aapke Hain Hain which the highest grossing film ever. Mohra turns Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty into stars

Sanjay Dutt hits the top after the retirement of Amitabh Bachchan. Khuda Gawah fails to make an impact at the box office for Amitabh Bachchan Shola Aur Shabnam makes Govinda a star after a lot of mid level success. Salman Khan sees many box office failures. Approx rumeration Sanjay Dutt-40 lakhs Sunny Deol-35 lakhs Anil Kapoor-30 lakhs.

Amitabh Bachchan announces his retirement from films. Sanjay Dutt hits the top league with the superhit Saajan and hit Sadak. Salman Khan also hits top league with Saajan and Sanam Bewafa. Phool aur Kaante makes Ajay Devgan a star.

Amitabh Bachchan delivers an outright hit after 5 years in Aaj Ka Arjun. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-60 lakhs Anil Kapoor-30 lakhs Sunny Deol-25 lakhs Jackie Shroff 20 lakhs

After spending time in politics,Amitabh Bachchan has a release in Shahenshah and the film succeeds due to its awesome initial. Aamir Khan becomes a star with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.

Dharmendra makes a great comeback with the best year recorded by any star giving eight successes including major successes like Hukumat,Insaaniyat Ke Dushman,Aag Hi Aag and Loha. Vinod Khanna returns to films with the successful Insaaf.

Rishi Kapoor has a super hit in Nagina. Amitabh Bachchan's Aakhree Raasta is an overall dissapointment as it does hit business only in Mumbai. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-60 lakhs Mithun Chakraborty-25 lakhs Jeetendra-20 lakhs Dharmendra -20 lakhs

Amitabh Bachchan has Mard which is a superhit and Geraftaar which is a hit. Mithun Chakraborty hits the top league with the superhit Pyar Jhukta Nahin. Meri Jung makes Anil Kapoor a star.

Amitabh Bachchan has a hit in Sharaabi and a flop in Inquilaab. Jeetendra scores with Tohfa and Maqsad. Dharmendra has a good success in Jeene Nahin Doonga and moderate successes in Jaagir and Dharam aur Kanoon.

Amitabh Bachchan has the big hit Coolie while Rajesh Khanna has big hits after 9 years with Avtar and Souten. Jeetendra is strong  with many successful  films. Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff become stars with Betaab and Hero respectively.

Disco Dancer makes Mithun Chakraborty a star. Jeetendra's home production Deedar E Yaar is one of the biggest box office disasters of all time but his other releases do well. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-50 lakhs Dharmendra-30 lakhs Jeetendra-25 lakhs Mithun Chakraborty-15 lakhs

Amitabh Bachchan has a great year. Dharmendra is rock steady. Vinod Khanna hits the top league with many successes. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-25 lakhs Dharmendra-25 lakhs Rajesh Khanna 15 lakhs Vinod Khanna 12 lakhs.

Amitabh Bachchan goes to the top as the successes pile up. Vinod Khanna is a star with Hera Pheri and Haath Ki Safaai while Shatrughan Sinha is a star with Kaalicharan. Manoj Kumar creates history by giving 3 back to back blockbusters with Dus Numbri.

The hits flow for Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan including Sholay which breaks all box office records to become the highest grossing film ever. Manoj Kumar has another superhit in Sanyasi after Roti Kapada Aur Makaan

Manoj Kumar's Roti Kapada Aur Makaan is a huge blockbuster. Rajesh Khanna has a hat trick of successes but the earlier craze is not there as films like Humshakal and Aaina are box office disasters Approx rumeration Dharmendra-10 lakhs Rajesh Khanna-10 lakhs Manoj Kumar- 8 lakhs.

Dharmendra has an excellent year with many hits. Rajesh Khanna has a superhit in Daag after nine flops. Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor become stars with the superhits Zanjeer and Bobby respectively

Rajesh Khanna's amazing run comes to an abrupt halt as six of his films flop. Dharmendra goes to the top as his flow of hits continue with Raja Jani,Samadhi and Seeta Aur Geeta. Rajendra Kumar has a major hit after 6 years with Gora Aur Kala.

Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra deliver many hits. Dev Anand makes a comeback with the huge blockbuster Johny Mera Naam.

Rajesh Khanna storms the nation with two blockbusters in Aradhana and Do Raaste.He follows up with Bandhan and Doli. Jeetendra has a hat trick of hits with Jeene Ki Raah,Jigri Dost and Waris

Dharmendra joins the top league with the blockbuster Aankhen and hit Shikar. Rajendra Kumar has Saathi which is just an average fare. Manoj Kumar adds Neel Kamal to his 1967 blockbuster Upkar and hit Patthar Ke Sanam.

Shashi Kapoor and Manoj Kumar become stars with Jab Jab Phool Kile and Himalay Ki God Mein respectively.Both films are blockbusters. Manoj Kumar also has a hit in the patriotic film Shaheed Waqt and Kaajal make Raaj Kumar a star after many years doing second leads.

The huge blockbuster Mere Mehboob makes Rajendra Kumar a superstar.He also has a hit with Dil Ek Mandir.

After the 1961 superhit Junglee, Shammi Kapoor has a hat trick of successes with Professor,Dil Tera Diwana and China Town. Biswajeet and Joy Mukherjee become stars with Bees Saal Baad and Ek Musafir Ek Haseena respectively

Raj Kapoor has the hit Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai and a moderate success in Chhalia but he has started to look old on screen. Dilip Kumar's Mughal E Azam breaks all box office records while Bharat Bhushan also has a huge hit in Barsaat Ki Raat..

Anari becomes Raj Kapoor's first and only superhit outside his own production house. Rajendra Kumar becomes a star with success of films like Dhool Ka Phool, Goonj Uthi Shehnai and to a lesser extent Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan.

Naya Daur is a box office record breaker for Dilip Kumar but Mother India which releases a few months later breaks Naya Daur's records. Shammi Kapoor becomes a star with Tumsa Nahin Dekha.

Sunil Dutt becomes a star with Ek Hi Raasta. Dev Anand has a superhit in CID and Raj Kapoor a hit in Chori Chori. Bharat Bhushan has Basant Bahar which is a hit but it can't repeat the super success of Baiju Bawra.

Pradeep Kumar becomes a star with Anarkali. Balraj Sahani's Do Bigha Zameen is a big critical success and it succeeds at the box office but not in a big way.

Bharat Bhushan emerges a big star with the golden jubilee blockbuster Baiju Bawra. Dilip Kumar's first colour film Aan becomes the highest grossing film ever.

Deedar is Dilip Kumar's eighth consecutive major success. Dev Anand delivers his first superhit film Baazi.

Dilip Kumar,Raj Kapoor and Ashok Kumar give good hits. Dev Anand is unable to make a hit pair with the current rage Suraiya as films like Nirala and Afsar don't do that well.

Raj Kapoor becomes a superstar with the blockbusters Andaz and Barsaat. Ashok Kumar makes a big comeback with the superhit Mahal.

Dilip Kumar becomes the top star with the superhit film Shaheed.He also manages two other successes in Mela and Nadiya Ke Paar. Dev Anand has his first hit in Ziddi

The other singing sensation Surendra Nath gives his first blockbuster in Anmol Ghadi.  Shah Jehan is a big hit for K L Saigal while Omar Khayyam is a moderate success.

Karan Diwan has another superhit Zeenat. Ashok Kumar has a moderate success in Humayan. 

Ashok Kumar completes a hat trick of silver jubilees with Kangan(1939), Bandhan and Jhoola. Sikander is a hit for Prithviraj Kapoor and Sohrab Modi.