If I ask you who is the top actor in Bollywood at present? You would instantly answer- Shahrukh Khan. Yes, it is true that Shahrukh Khan is the “Badshah of Bollywood” but is he the top actor in Bollywood in every way? Meri News published a report with detailed analysis on Bollywood actors. Here is the abridged version of the results-
- When it comes to self-publicity, Shahrukh Khan knows how to bit the hell out of his own drum. Shahrukh Khan also took the top place in creating media hype.
- The highest number of hit movies goes to Shahrukh Khan. He used to be the top scorer with three hit movies in one year. But that has changed, now Akshay Kumar has the top box office collection.
- Shocking it may seems but our “bad boy” Salman Khan is on top when it comes to family oriented movies. His character “Prem” in Hum Aap Ke Hain Kaun and Hum Sath Sath Hain is still afresh among the movie goers.
- When it comes to collection per movie, Aamir Khan is at the top position. Thanks to his “one movie a year funda.” It served him very well. Last year, Ghajini did very good at the box office last year. Every time, when Aamir Khan’s movie is released people run to the theatres because they know that they are going to see a good movie.
- When it comes to acting, it is not Amitabh Bachchan or the Khans of Bollywood but the one and only Naseeruddin Shah. He can play comic roles, heroes, villains with ease.
- In terms of stardom, it is the Big B. He is a living legend in Bollywood.
- In action movies, the big name is Akshay Kumar aka the Khiladi of Bollywood.
- Romance is Shahruk Khan’s niche. No wonder, why women of all ages love this guy.
- When it comes to mass appeal there are three names- Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol and Salman Khan.
- Overseas box office- Shahrukh Khan is the most popular Bollywood star among the NRIs.
- Comedy- This goes jointly to Govinda and Akshay Kumar.
- Best comeback: Akshay Kumar without a doubt.