Top 3 of bollywood (since 1940 to current)

Pravesh Kumar (Still Learning) (163 Points)

07 November 2011  

 

Top Actor

Year Actor Major Succeses Notes
2010 Aamir Khan - Aamir Khan has no release after Mega blockbuster Three Idiots. Salman Khan is back in top three after a huge blockbuster in Dabangg. Shahrukh Khan has a hit in the form of My Name Is Khan. Ranbir Kapoor has a blockbuster with Rajneeti while Ajay Devgn is back in the reckoning with blockbusters like Golmaal 2 and Raajneeti as well as Once Upon A Time In Mumbai.
Shahrukh Khan My Name Is Khan
Salman Khan Dabangg
2009 Aamir Khan Three Idiots Aamir Khan goes to the top as he follows up a huge blockbuster with an even bigger historical blockbuster in Three Idiots. Shahrukh Khan has no major release. Akshay Kumar has no major hit but his De Dana Dan and Kambakkht Ishq make a mark due to big openings. Salman Khan is back in the reckoning with Wanted and Ranbir Kapoor makes huge strides with a super hit in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
Shahrukh Khan -
Akshay Kumar De Dana Dan, Kambakkht Ishq
2008 Shahrukh Khan Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Shahrukh Khan continues to dominate with this third successive blockbuster Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. After Hrithik Roshan in 2006 and Akshay Kumar in 2007 the closest challenge is now from Aamir Khan who gives a historic blockbuster and the biggest hit of his career in the form of Ghajini. Akshay Kumar has another solid year with the super success of Singh Is Kinng
Aamir Khan Ghajini
Akshay Kumar Singh Is Kinng
2007 Shahrukh Khan Om Shanti Om, Chak De India Shahrukh Khan still rules as both his releases Om Shanti Om and Chak De India are big blockbusters. Akshay Kumar has a never seen before year with four back to back clean hits including big blockbuster Welcome. Salman Khan delivers a blockbuster in Partner. Aamir Khan has the low budget Taare Zameen Par emerges a blockbuster in the long run.
Akshay Kumar Welcome, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, Namastey London
Hrithik Roshan -
2006 Shahrukh Khan Don, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

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

Hrithik Roshan Dhoom 2, Krrish
Aamir Khan Fanaa, Rang De Basanti
2005 Shahrukh Khan -

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.

Salman Khan No Entry, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
Akshay Kumar Garam Masala, Waqt
2004 Shahrukh Khan Veer Zaara, Main Hoon Na Shahrukh Khan delivers a superhit in Veer Zaara and a hit in Main Hoon Na. Salman Khan proves his star power when the very average Garv takes a big opening His Mujhse Shaadi Karogi does well. Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-4 Crore Salman Khan-3 crore.
Salman Khan Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Hrithik Roshan -
2003 Shahrukh Khan Kal Ho Na Ho, Chalte Chalte

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.

Hrithik Roshan Koi Mil Gaya
Salman Khan Tere Naam, Baghban
2002 Shahrukh Khan Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam Sharhrukh Khan emerges the undisputed superstar after the huge grossers Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham(Dec 2001) and Devdas coupled with the interiors hit Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam which had been six years in the making.
Sunny Deol -
Aamir Khan -
2001 Sunny Deol Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Indian

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

Shahrukh Khan Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Aamir Khan Lagaan
2000 Hrithik Roshan Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Mission Kashmir

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.

Shahrukh Khan Mohabbatein, Josh
Salman Khan -
1999 Salman Khan Biwi No1, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

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 

Shahrukh Khan -
Aamir Khan Sarfarosh
1998 Shahrukh Khan Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

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.

Salman Khan Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Bandhan, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hot Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Sunny Deol -
1997 Sunny Deol Border, Ziddi

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 Dil To Pagal Hai, Pardes, Yes Boss
Aamir Khan Gupt, Ishq
1996 Aamir Khan Raja Hindustani Aamir Khan delivers a huge blockbuster with Raja Hindustani. Sunny Deol has two big hits with Ghatak and Jeet. Govinda is rock steady as Saajan Chale Sasural which repeats the super success of Coolie No1.
Sunny Deol Ghatak, Jeet
Govinda Saajan Chale Sasural
1995 Shahrukh Khan Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun

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.

Salman Khan Karan Arjun
Govinda Coolie No1
1994 Shahrukh Khan -

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

Govinda Raja Babu
Akshay Kumar Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Suhaag, Yeh Dillagi
1993 Sanjay Dutt Khalnayak Sanjay Dutt is unable to sign films due to personal problems. Shahrukh Khan becomes a star with hits like Baazigar and Darr. Govinda hits the top league with the all time blockbuster Aankhen.
Sunny Deol Darr, Damini, Lootere
Shahrukh Khan Darr, Baazigar
1992 Sanjay Dutt Adharm

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.

Anil Kapoor Beta
Sunny Deol Vishwatma
1991 Amitabh Bachchan Hum

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.

Sanjay Dutt Saajan, Sadak
Salman Khan Saajan, Sanam Bewafa
1990 Amitabh Bachchan Aaj Ka Arjun

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

Anil Kapoor Kishen Kanhaiya, Ghar Ho To Aisa
Sunny Deol Ghayal
1989 Amitabh Bachchan - Anil Kapoor delivers back to back blockbusters with Ram Lakhan and Tezaab which released at the end of 1988. Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff also make a big impact with many successes. The all time blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya makes Salman Khan a star.
Anil Kapoor Ram Lakhan, Rakhwala, Eeshwar
Sunny Deol Tridev, Chaalbaaz, Vardi
1988 Amitabh Bachchan Shahenshah

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.

Mithun Chakraborty Waqt Ki Awaaz, Pyar Ka Mandir
Anil Kapoor Tezaab
1987 Amitabh Bachchan -

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.

Mithun Chakraborty Watan Ke Rakhwale
Dharmendra Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Loha, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman
1986 Amitabh Bachchan Aakhree Raasta

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

Mithun Chakraborty Swarg Se Sunder, Dilwaala
Jeetendra Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1985 Amitabh Bachchan Mard, Geraftaar

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.

Mithun Chakraborty Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Aandhi Toofan
Jeetendra Hoshiyaar
1984 Amitabh Bachchan Sharaabi

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.

Jeetendra Tohfa, Maqsad
Dharmendra Jeene Nahin Doonga, Jaagir, Dharam Aur Kanoon
1983 Amitabh Bachchan Coolie, Andhaa 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.

Jeetendra Himmatwala, Mawaali, Justice Chaudhury, Jaanidost
Dharmendra Nauker Biwi Ka, Jaanidost
1982 Amitabh Bachchan Namak Halaal, Khuddaar, Satte Pe Satta

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

Dharmendra Ghazab, Bhagavat, Teesri Aankh
Jeetendra Farz Aur Kanoon, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Dharam Kanta
1981 Amitabh Bachchan Lawaaris, Naseeb, Kaalia, Yaarana Amitabh Bachchan hits his peak with Naseeb and Lawaaris being big grossers and Kaalia and Yaarana doing pretty well. Dilip Kumar returns after four years in Kranti and the film is a huge blockbuster. Kumar Gaurav and Kamal Hassan become stars with the superhits Love Story and Ek Duje Ke Liye respectively.
Dharmendra Kaatilon Ke Kaatil
Jeetendra Meri Awaaz Suno, Ek Hi Bhool
1980 Amitabh Bachchan Dostana, Ram Balram Jeetendra makes a comeback with four successes  including the biggest hit of the year Aasha and two more outright hits in Jyoti Bane Jwala and Maang Bharo Sajna. Rajesh Khanna has a major success after six years in Thodisi Bewafaii.
Dharmendra Ram Balram, Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor, Chunaoti
Jeetendra Aasha, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Judaai, Maang Bharo Sajna
1979 Amitabh Bachchan Suhaag, Mr Natwarlal Vinod Khanna shocks the industry as he announces he will leave films after his current assignments. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-35 lakhs Dharmendra-30 lakhs Vinod Khanna-20 lakhs Jeetendra-15 lakhs.
Dharmendra Kartavya
Vinod Khanna -
1978 Amitabh Bachchan Muqaddar Ka Sikander Trishul, Don, Kasme Vaade, Ganga Ki Saugandh Amitabh Bachchan becomes the undisputed No1 as he has his best year yet with many successes including two superhits in Muqaddar Ka Sikander and Trishul.
Dharmendra Azaad, Phandebaaz
Vinod Khanna Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Daku Aur Jawan
1977 Amitabh Bachchan Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Khoon Pasina, Adaalat

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.

 

Dharmendra Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Khel Khiladi Ka, Dream Girl
Vinod Khanna Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Parvarish, Adaalat
1976 Amitabh Bachchan Hera Pheri, Kabhi Kabhi, Do Anjaane

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.

Dharmendra Charas, Maa
Manoj Kumar Dus Numbri
1975 Dharmendra Sholay, Pratiggya, Chupke Chupke

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

Amitabh Bachchan Sholay, Deewaar, Chupke Chupke
Manoj Kumar Sanyasi
1974 Dharmendra Dost, Patthar Aur Payal

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.

Rajesh Khanna Prem Nagar, Roti, Aap Ki Kasam
Manoj Kumar Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
1973 Dharmendra Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Kahani Kismet Ki, Loafer, Jhel Ke Us Paar

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 Daag, Namak Haraam
Manoj Kumar -
1972 Dharmendra Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Samadhi

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 Apna Desh
Manoj Kumar Beimaan
1971 Rajesh Khanna Haathi Mera Saathi, Dushman, Maryada, Andaz, Amar Prem Rajesh Khanna takes his tally to 15 consecutive successes which is a record for any actor.Mehboob Ki Mehndi ends the record as it flops badly. Approx rumerations Rajesh Khanna-12 lakhs Dharmendra-8 lakhs Manoj Kumar- 7 lakhs Dev Anand 6 lakhs.
Dharmendra Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Naya Zamana, Guddi
Dev Anand Hare Rama Hare Krishna
1970 Rajesh Khanna Sachaa Jhutha, Kati Patang, Aan Milo Sajna, Safar, Anand, The Train

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

Dharmendra Jeevan Mrityu, Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Kab Kyon Aur Kahan
Dev Anand Johny Mera Naam
1969 Rajesh Khanna Aradhana, Do Raaste, Bandhan, Doli

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 Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Yakeen
Manoj Kumar Sajan
1968 Rajendra Kumar Saathi

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.

Dharmendra Aankhen, Shikar
Manoj Kumar Neel Kamal, Aadmi
1967 Rajendra Kumar - Rajendra Kamar has two failures in Aman and Palki. Sunil Dutt is at his peak with a hat trick of hits in Hamraaz,Milan and Meharbaan. Jeetendra is a star with the superhit Farz. Dilip Kumar has a big hit after 6 years in Ram Aur Shyam.
Sunil Dutt Hamraaz, Milan, Meharbaan
Manoj Kumar Upkar, Patthar Ke Sanam
1966 Rajendra Kumar Suraj Rajendra Kumar delivers another superhit in Suraj making it six consecutive outright hits, a feat which has never been done before. Dilip Kumar's Dil Diya Dard Liya is the biggest loser of his career and his first outright flop after 15 years. Dharmendra becomes a star with the blockbuster Phool Aur Patthar.
Shammi Kapoor Teesri Manzil
Sunil Dutt Mera Saaya
1965 Rajendra Kumar Arzoo

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.

Dilip Kumar -
Shammi Kapoor Jaanwar
1964 Rajendra Kumar Sangam, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Zindagi The disappointment of Dilip Kumar's big budgeted Leader coupled with the huge success of Sangam and Ayee Milan Ki Bela following the mega success of Mere Mehboob the year before takes Rajendra Kumar to the top.
Dilip Kumar -
Shammi Kapoor Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali
1963 Dilip Kumar -

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

Rajendra Kumar Mere Mehboob, Dil Ek Mandir
Dev Anand Tere Ghar Ke Saamne
1962 Dilip Kumar -

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

Dev Anand Asli Naqli
Shammi Kapoor Professor, Dil Tera Diwana, China Town
1961 Dilip Kumar Ganga Jamuna Dilip Kumar is at his peak with the biggest grosser ever Mughal E Azam last year backed up with another record breaker in Ganga Jamuna. The younger stars like Rajendra Kumar, Sunil Dutt and Shammi Kaoor are making a big impact with many hits.
Dev Anand Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Hum Dono
Rajendra Kumar Gharana, Aas Ka Panchi, Sasural
1960 Dilip Kumar Mughal E Azam, Kohinoor

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..

 

Dev Anand Kala Bazaar
Raj Kapoor Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Chhalia
1959 Dilip Kumar Paigham

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.

Dev Anand -
Raj Kapoor Anari
1958 Dilip Kumar Madhumati, Yahudi The Bimol Roy directed Dilip Kumar starrer Yahudi is thrashed by critics but it still emerges a commercial success. The other Bimol Roy directed Dilip Kumar starrer Madhumati is a blockbuster.
Dev Anand Kala Pani
Raj Kapoor Phir Subah Hogi, Parvarish
1957 Dilip Kumar Naya Daur, Musafir

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.

Dev Anand Paying Guest
Raj Kapoor -
1956 Dilip Kumar -

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.

Dev Anand CID
Raj Kapoor Chori Chori
1955 Dilip Kumar Azaad, Udan Khatola, Insaaniyat Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 becomes the highest grossing film ever. Dilip Kumar has a hat trick with Azaad,Udan Khatola and Insaaniyat.
Dev Anand Insaaniyat
Raj Kapoor Shree 420
1954 Dilip Kumar - Pradeep Kumar delivers another blockbuster with Nagin but Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor are still going strong
Dev Anand Taxi Driver, Munimji
Raj Kapoor Boot Polish
1953 Dilip Kumar Footpath

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.

Raj Kapoor -
Dev Anand -
1952 Dilip Kumar Aan, Daag, Sangdil

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.

Raj Kapoor Anhonee
Dev Anand Jaal
1951 Dilip Kumar Deedar

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

Raj Kapoor Awaara
Dev Anand Baazi
1950 Dilip Kumar Babul, Jogan, Arzoo

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 Dastaan, Sargam
Ashok Kumar Samadhi, Sangram
1949 Dilip Kumar Andaz, Shabnam

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

Raj Kapoor Andaz, Barsaat
Ashok Kumar Mahal
1948 Dilip Kumar Shaheed, Mela, Nadiya Ke Paar

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

 

Surendra Nath  
Dev Anand Ziddi
1947 K L Saigal Parwana K L Saigal passes away in early 1947 at the age of 42 due to his excessive drinking. Dilip Kumar emerges a star with Jugnu.
Surendra Nath Elaan
Dilip Kumar Jugnu
1946 K L Saigal Shah Jehan, Omar Khayyam

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.

Surendra Nath Anmol Ghadi
Karan Diwan -
1945 K L Saigal Tadbir

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

Karan Diwan Zeenat
Ashok Kumar Humayan
1944 K L Saigal Meri Bahen, Bhanwara Rattan follows Kismet and becomes an all time blockbuster and it makes its hero Karan Diwan a star.
Ashok Kumar Chal Chal Re Naujawan
Karan Diwan Rattan
1943 K L Saigal Tansen Ashok Kumar delivers the first huge blockbuster of Indian Cinema in Kismet.
Ashok Kumar Kismet
Prithviraj Kapoor Gauri,Ishaara
1942 K L Saigal Bhakt Surdas Bhakt Surdas is a superhit for the singing sensation K L Saigal.
Ashok Kumar -
Prithviraj Kapoor -
1941 K L Saigal Lagan

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.

Ashok Kumar Jhoola
Prithviraj Kapoor Sikander
1940 K L Saigal Zindagi Singing Sensation K L Saigal continues his domination which started with the film Devdas in 1935 when he became the first superstar of Indian Cinema.
Ashok Kumar Bandhan
Prithviraj Kapoor Pagal