50 Biggest Stars of Bollywood

by seenullb | created - 19 Jan 2021 | updated - 19 Jan 2021 | Public

1. Dharmendra

Actor | Sholay

Dharmendra is one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema. Dharmendra Deol played the romantic hero in woman Cedric films from 1960-1968 and became romantic hero from 1968-69 and played the role of action hero from 1971-1997. Dharmendra has appeared in 306 films.

He is known as 'Garam' Dharam in ...

Biggest megastar of Bollywood has the record of most hit films and jubilee count in bollywood.

2. Dilip Kumar

Actor | Gunga Jumna

Dilip Kumar (1922-2021) is widely considered the greatest acting exponent India ever produced. Born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar, British India (present-day Pakistan), he is better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar given to him by actress and owner of...

First megastar of bollywood post independence. He has given 6 highest grossing films in his first innings. His second innings was kickass as well.

3. Salman Khan

Actor | Sultan

Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan was born on December 27, 1965, in Mumbai to legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear's like Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), and Don (1978). Khan started his acting career by doing a supporting role in the movie Biwi Ho To Aisi (...

Salman khan is the biggest 90s actor with 2 all time blockbuster films. His star power in 2010-17 is never seen before.

4. Amitabh Bachchan

Actor | Black

Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a ...

Among all the actors who debuted during 1968-1987 no actor could beat him. Only huge action hero after Dharmendra.

5. Ashok Kumar

Actor | Mahal

The Grandfather & Great Custodian of Indian Motion Pictures!

Ashok Kumar was one of India's most famous actors for over half a century, from before independence to the cusp of the new millennia!

As a young assistant to Bengali film-maker Himanshu Rai, he got his start in acting by accident when he ...

Only megastar of bollywood who gave 9 superhit films from his debut. His 1943 film Kismet was the biggest hit of bollywood during 1913-1956.

6. Shah Rukh Khan

Actor | Don 2

Known for his trademark gelled spiked up crew cut with sunglasses, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is an Indian Bollywood movie star, movie producer, magazine model, showman, public speaker, author, philanthropist and television host/personality working predominantly in Hindi cinema.

Khan began his on-camera ...

After the dominance of action heroes in bollywood only actor to make a fan base for himself in 90s. During 2000-2008 no star was close to him

7. K.L. Saigal

Actor | Shahjehan

K.L. Saigal was born on April 4, 1904 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, British India. He was an actor, known for Shahjehan (1946), Tansen (1943) and Didi (1937). He died on January 18, 1947 in Jullundur, Punjab, British India.

First megastar of bollywood. His star power during 1935-1947 was huge.

8. Sunny Deol

Actor | Ghayal

Ajay Singh Deol popularly known as Sunny Deol was born to actor Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. Sunny began acting with super hit film Betaab (1983) which was a love story also featuring another new comer Amrita Singh; this film was a major success and then he goes on making films which portrayed him ...

Biggest star kid of bollywood. His Gadar film is the most viewed film of this millennium.

9. Rajendra Kumar Tuli

Producer | Jurrat

Rajendra was born in the Punjabi-speaking Tuli family on 20 July 1927, in Sialkot, British India (now located in Pakistan).

After the turbulent years of partition, at the age of 23, Rajendra got his first break in 'Jogan' during 1950. He attained fame in 'Mother India' during 1957, playing the son ...

After Dilip Kumar's semi retirement and before Dharmendra's peak he dominated the box office with 6 back to back blockbuster films. He has given many huge hits of bollywood.

10. Aamir Khan

Actor | Taare Zameen Par

Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Mumbai. He is one of the most successful Indian Bollywood actors who is also known as "Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood". With his recent successes in both the Indian and Chinese film markets, he has shouldered his way into becoming one of the world's biggest ...

During 2008-2016 almost all his films were the highest grossing films of bollywood.

11. Manoj Kumar

Actor | Roti Kapada Aur Makaan

Manoj Kumar, born Harikrishna Giri Goswami, is an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his work in Hindi films.

Born in Abbottabad, a small town in the North-West Frontier Province, British India (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan), he and his family shifted to Delhi during ...

Second and probably the last star of bollywood who directed himself and gave at least one huge blockbuster for 3 consecutive decades.

12. Jeetendra

Self | Om Shanti Om

Ravi Kapoor was born in a business family that dealt with imitation Jewelery and used to live in a chawl. While supplying jewelry to V. Shantaram, he was cast as Sandhya's double in the 1959 movie 'Navrang'.

His first break as a Bollywood leading man came in 'Geet Gaya Patharon Ne'. Although Ravi ...

Mass hero of bollywood who created a fan base for him with his dancing talent. After Amitabh's reign post 1978 only he along with Dharmendra could compete with him.

13. Dev Anand

Actor | Kala Bazar

One of the most beloved, charismatic and accomplished actors as well as one of the most imaginative and pathbreaking directors in the history of Indian cinema, Dev Anand was a leading man for more than five decades in over 110 motion pictures and continues to bestride Indian film fraternity even ...

First star of bollywood whose star power could span for 4 decades. After the release of Johnny mera naam, he created a seperate fan base for himself who just came to watch film for Dev Anand.

14. Raj Kapoor

Actor | Mera Naam Joker

Raj Kapoor was the son of well-known Indian actor Prithviraj Kapoor, who acted both in film and on stage. After apprenticing in the Bollywood production studios of the 1940's, at 24 years of age Raj Kapoor produced, directed and acted in Aag (1948), with his new company, RK Films. His next ...

First superstar of bollywood who directed himself and give at least 1 huge blockbuster in 3 consecutive decades.

15. Hrithik Roshan

Actor | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor, born on 10th January 1974, well known globally for his versatile roles, unmatchable dancing skills and attractive looks.

After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) for ...

After Khans only star of bollywood who experienced some sort of super stardom.

16. Govinda

Actor | Coolie No. 1

Govinda was born on December 21, 1963. Govinda has acted in over 120 films since his debut in 1986. Govinda is best-known for his comedy related roles; his powerful contribution in dancing in Bollywood is inevitable. He is one of the most successful actors and is definitely the best dancer in ...

First super star of bollywood who gave majority of his hits through comedy genre.

17. Mithun Chakraborty

Actor | The Tashkent Files

Mithun Chakraborty, whose birth name was Gouranga Chakraborty, is an actor, producer, and politician. He is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and has worked in several Hindi and Bengali films.

He studied at Oriental Seminary and then cleared his B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Scottish Church...

Star with highest films and created a parallel film industry for himself where he used to release 10 films every year and most of them succeeded.

18. Ajay Devgn

Actor | Shivaay

Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn was born on April 02, 1969, in New Delhi, Delhi to action director Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in the Bollywood industry and is one of the highest-paid celebrities in India. Devgn started his film ...

One of the few stars who have survived in the industry for 4 decades and without support of big banners.

19. Akshay Kumar

Actor | Hera Pheri

Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia was born on September 09, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia. He is an Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality. He went to Bangkok to learn how to use a sword and also worked as a waiter in a restaurant. He ...

After govinda he is the only star who has majority hits in comedy and he will probably be the last star of bollywood whose cumulative footfalls count will reach 1 billion mark.

20. Rishi Kapoor

Actor | Agneepath

Born in south Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and actor Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Mumbai's Campion School. His brothers are well-known actors, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor.

Rishi Kapoor debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, playing his ...

He has given the most successful debut film of bollywood. During the action era a rare romantic hero.

21. Karan Dewan

Actor | Bahar

Karan Dewan was born on November 6, 1917 in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Bahar (1951), Dahej (1950) and Musafir Khana (1955). He died on August 2, 1979 in Bombay, India.

Faded fter a super successful break and had a decent second innings.

22. Anil Kapoor

Actor | Slumdog Millionaire

Living in a Chawl in Tilak Nagar, Punjabi-speaking Anil was born in 1959 to Surinder and Nirmal aka Suchitra Kapoor. He has an elder brother, Boney, a sister, Reena, and a younger brother, Sanjay. His dad used to be Shammi Kapoor's Secretary.

A loner, without many friends, he studied in the nearby ...

He has given 4 highest grossing films.

23. Jackie Shroff

Actor | Devdas

Jaikishen was born in the Gujarati-speaking Shroff family on February 1, 1957. His dad's name is Kakubhai, his brother's is Hemant, and they live in Bandra, Bombay in a bungalow named 'Le Pepeyon". He became a superstar in the 1980s. By the television era begun in the 80s, he had become a superstar...

He has given 4 highest grossing films.

24. Shashi Kapoor

Actor | Deewaar

Shashi Kapoor is one of the leading actors of Indian cinema having appeared in 160 movies - 12 in English and 148 in Hindi. He has appeared in 148 Hindi films - of them played the solo lead hero in 61 films, was lead hero in 53 released multi star cast Hindi films, 2 unreleased multi star film and ...

He is one of the rare stars of bollywood who was accepted both as a solo hero and second lead by the audience. Best actor for multistarrers.

25. Prithviraj Kapoor

Actor | Mughal-E-Azam

Prithviraj Kapoor was born on November 3, 1906 in Samundri, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Maharathi Karna (1944) and Bidyapati (1937). He was married to Rama Kapoor. He died on May 29, 1972 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.

He is one of the few stars whose second innings was better than his first innings.

26. Rajesh Khanna

Actor | Anand

On Stats Alone, The Most Popular Actor In The History Of Cinema!

The only actor to enjoy near God-like status across the length and breadth of India for a quarter century!

Elected in several expert online polls, as The Greatest Actor In The History Of World Cinema !

With 100+ All-Time Blockbusters- 48...

Only actor of bollywood who gave more than 15 hits in 4 years, i.e 1969-1972 which is impossible for any hero to do after giving consecutive 5 flops. Second biggest star of 1970s after Dharmendra.

27. Sunil Dutt

Actor | Mujhe Jeene Do

Actor, social activist and politician. Sunil Dutt wore many hats and excelled in a plethora of roles that came his way - both on and off screen.

Born on June 6th, 1926, Sunil Dutt grew up as Balraj Dutt in a family that had survived the Partition of India. A student of Mumbai's Jai Hind college, he ...

He has given 3 highest grossing films.

28. Shatrughan Sinha

Actor | Dostana

Shatrughan Sinha's first acting opportunity was playing a Pakistani military officer in Dev Anand's Prem Pujari. Subsequently, he got a small role as a police inspector in Mohan Sehgal's Sajan in 1969. The release of Prem Pujari was delayed, so his first released film was Sajan. He later appeared ...

A star whose presence gave films a creative and commercial boost as well. Post his extended cameo in punjabi all time blockbuster film putt jatan de his films over performed in punjab.

29. Vinod Khanna

Actor | Dilwale

At the start of his career, he played supporting or villainous characters in films such as Purab Aur Paschim, Sachaa Jhutha, Aan Milo Sajna, and Mastana in 1970, and in Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Elaan and Aan Milo Sajna in 1971.He got his first break as the solo lead hero in the film Hum Tum Aur Woh (...

Only actor of bollywood who was accepted as a villain and hero. He along with Rishi Kapoor were the only competitors of Amitabh Bachchan (contemporaries only).

30. Pradeep Kumar

Actor | Do Dilon Ki Dastaan

Pradeep Kumar was born on January 4, 1925 in Bengal Presidency, British India. He was an actor and producer, known for Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1966), Shirin Farhad (1956) and Taj Mahal (1963). He died on November 3, 2001 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

He was one of the longest lasting entities of hindi cinema.

31. Sanjay Dutt

Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

Sanjay Dutt, son of Nargis and Sunil Dutt, was first featured in Rocky (1981), the movie was a box office hit.

He emerged as a sensitive actor, alongside being the top prominent action hero of 80s & 90s Bollywood, whilst also finding noteworthy praise in the comedic genre.

Sanjay's personal life was ...

He along with Sunny Deol are the biggest stars who debuted in 80s.

32. Shammi Kapoor

Actor | Vidhaata

Shamsher Raj "Shammi" Kapoor was the son of theater and film actor Prithviraj Kapoor and his wife Ramsarni "Rama" Mehra Kapoor. Shammi's acting career began in 1948, when he joined his father's theatrical company "Prithvi Theatres." Like his father and his brothers, Shammi eventually moved into the...

During 1959-1972 he gave at least one big hit every year. All the stars who debuted in 2000s have failed to match his box office impact barring Hrithik Roshan

33. Ranbir Kapoor

Actor | Rockstar

Son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh; nephew of actors Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor. Grandnephew of actors Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal, Shammi Kapoor, Geeta Bali; cousin of actresses Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor.

Belongs to the fourth generation of highly prestigious and considered ...

Second biggest star among actors debuted in this millennium.

34. Bobby Deol

Actor | Animal

Bobby Deol (Vijay Singh Deol) is the second son of Bollywood mega-star Dharmendra. His older brother is another Bollywood mega-star, Sunny Deol. Deol began his career as a child artiste in the movie Dharam Veer (1977), playing a young Dharmendra.

He has two step-sisters, namely Bollywood actress ...

During 1995-2003 he was very popular and saleable. Generally appeared as a leading actor in multistar films.

35. Ranveer Singh

Actor | Gully Boy

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born in July 06, 1985 to Mr. Jagjit Singh Bhavnani & Mrs. Anju Bhavnani in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is an Indian actor and model working in the Bollywood industry. Singh had always wanted to be an actor since his childhood. However, during his college days he felt that the...

Along with the likes of Sanjay Bhansaali, Deepika Padukone and Rohit Shetty his popularity at the ticket window continues to rise.

36. Varun Dhawan

Actor | Badlapur

Varun Dhawan is the son of the Indian film director David Dhawan. He completed his education at the Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai and went on to graduate from Nottingham Trent University, UK, with a degree in Business Management.

Dhawan debuted in the film industry in 2012 with the film Student ...

Only actor of bollywood who gave a flop after 7 years of his debut.

37. Tiger Shroff

Actor | War

Jai Hemant Shroff, known professionally as Tiger Shroff, is an Indian actor and martial artist. He began learning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee.

Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay before pursuing his higher education. However, while pursuing ...

Youngest actor currently with a highest grosser of the year.

38. Raaj Kumar

Actor | Kaajal

Kulbhushan Pandit, also known as Raaj Kumar, was a distinguished Indian actor renowned for his unique dialogue delivery.

Kumar completed his education and joined as a Sub-Inspector with the Bombay Police in the late 1940s. Although he began his career in law enforcement, his passion for acting led ...

Favorite of front benchers.

39. John Abraham

Actor | Dhoom

Born and brought up in Mumbai, India, John Abraham is one of the most successful male models in India. John grew up in a middle class family. His father Abraham John is a Syrian Christian (Nasrani or Saint Thomas Christian) from Aluva, Kerala, India and his mother Firoza Irani is a Zoroastrian ...

A very good contender for tier 3 for almost 20 years.

40. Shahid Kapoor

Actor | Haider

Shahid's rise to stardom reads like a bollywood script: from a struggler to a winner. With his hard work, perseverance and sincerity, he has written his own destiny.

Shahid is a mine of unabashed talent and spark, beneath his calm and innocent veneer. Shahid Kapoor is young and vibrant, with a ...

He is not a consistent star but his comeback films are always blockbusters.

41. Saif Ali Khan

Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan.

Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan,...

Best bet for romantic comedies.

42. Nana Patekar

Actor | Krantiveer

Vishwanath Patekar (born on January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India) is an actor, writer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Raajneeti (2010) and Parinda (1989). He made his acting debut in the early 70's and since then has been nominated for multiple ...

A star who nailed as a star and a character actor.

43. Feroz Khan

Actor | Janasheen

Firoz was born in Bangalore on September 25, 1939 to a Pathan father, Sadiq, and an Iranian mother, Fatima. He has three brothers, Abbas alias Sanjay, Akbar, and Sameer. Both Sanjay and Akbar are actors within their own rights, while Sameer is a film-maker and assists in their Golden Palms Spa ...

After doing a string of b grade roles,became an A grade hero with Aadmi aur insaan (1969). He achieved success as an actor director.

44. Sanjeev Kumar

Actor | Sholay

Harihar Jariwala a.k.a. Sanjeev Kumar was born in a Gujrati family in 1938. He portrayed many roles irrespective of the age or the type of chararcter. The actor ballooned in size in later years of his life due to the gastronomical pleasures he had inherited by sleeping in a kitchen while he was a ...

Without him imagining some of the biggest blockbusters is impossible.

45. Vinod Mehra

Director | Gurudev

Vinod Mehra was born on February 13, 1945 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He was an actor and director, known for Gurudev (1993), Crime and Punishment (1974) and Parde Ke Peechey (1971). He was married to Meena Broca, Bindiya Goswami, Kiran and Neeta Mehta. He died on October 30, 1990 in Bombay, ...

Due to his extremely profitable films he was the best choice for extended cameos in all the potential potboilers.

46. Dara Singh Randhawa

Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Dara Singh Randhawa (Born Deedar Singh Randhawa, Nov 19, 1928- 12 July 2012 ) was an Indian Wrestler, Film and Television Actor, Director, Producer and Member of Parliament. He was encouraged to take up pehelwani since an early age. He started his wrestling career in Singapore in 1949 and Films in ...

A star who was a parallel industry in himself. A platheora of profitable films in his kitty.

47. Suniel Shetty

Actor | Main Hoon Na

Sunil V. Shetty was born on August 11, 1961 in Mulki to Veerapa Shetty and Mrs. Shetty. He is an Indian actor, film producer and action artist who is fondly called as Anna. He made his debut in 1992 with Balwaan (1992), which was not a major hit. Yet his great acting skills got noticed. For two ...

In 90s he was very popular in north and a very highly paid actor of that time. Frequently the initials of his films used to shock the trade.

48. Emraan Hashmi

Actor | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai

Emraan Hashmi (born 24 March 1979) is an Indian film actor who appears in Hindi language films. Through his successful career, Hashmi has received three Filmfare Award nominations and has established himself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actor of Hindi cinema.

Hashmi was born and ...

Due to his unique style of acting, he developed a fan following in the masses.

49. Sushant Singh Rajput

Actor | Dil Bechara

Sushant Singh Rajput was born on January 21, 1986 in Purnia, Bihar to K. K. Singh and Usha Singh. He has 4 sisters (i.e. Neetu, Meetu, Priyanka & Shweta). He was an Indian television & film actor, dancer and entrepreneur. He became a household name after playing the role of Manav in the TV series, ...

He was a rising star of bollywood.

50. Sidharth Malhotra

Actor | Shershaah

Sidharth Malhotra born (on 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He began his career in Bollywood as an assistant director to Karan Johar for Dharma Productions My Name Is Khan, released in 2010. Sidharth credits his passion for filmmaking and subsequent aspirations to be an...

He has appeared in successful films like Student of the year and Kapoor & Sons. The initial of his film Ek Villain shocked the trade.



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