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India Today High and Mighty 2014: 50 powerful people
#17 Amitabh Bachchan
AMITABH BACHCHAN 72, ACTOR (21)
THEN, NOW AND FOREVER because his following on Twitter hit 11.3 million, making his the most followed self-manned celebrity account in India and 81st globally.
Because he completed his 602nd episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, his seventh year of hosting the TV show credited with transforming Indian television.
Because he remains the lynchpin of the film industry. Whether it's launching Dilip Kumar's autobiography or the Diwali party of the year, or cheerleading for the newly launched kabaddi league, he plays willing host to much of the film industry's activities.
LIFE'S LESSONS
"There is a wonderful harmony between me and God. I don't ask him for too much, and he never gives me too little."
THEN, NOW AND FOREVER because his following on Twitter hit 11.3 million, making his the most followed self-manned celebrity account in India and 81st globally.
Because he completed his 602nd episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, his seventh year of hosting the TV show credited with transforming Indian television.
Because he remains the lynchpin of the film industry. Whether it's launching Dilip Kumar's autobiography or the Diwali party of the year, or cheerleading for the newly launched kabaddi league, he plays willing host to much of the film industry's activities.
LIFE'S LESSONS
"There is a wonderful harmony between me and God. I don't ask him for too much, and he never gives me too little."
#23 Salman Khan
SALMAN KHAN 48, ACTOR (19)
UNIVERSAL BHAI because despite Jai Ho and Kick (2014) being critically panned, he is still the masses' favourite Khan. His Jai Ho grossed Rs.108 crore and Kick Rs.214 crore at the domestic box office.
Because Being Human Clothing (run by his NGO, Being Human) collected Rs.132 crore in revenue in the last financial year.
Because he is so sought-after that Colors and Endemol India are reportedly paying him Rs.5 crore per episode to come to Lonavala and shoot Bigg Boss 8.
BIG FAT WEDDING
While Salman himself doesn't look likely to tie the knot anytime soon, for his sister Arpita's wedding he is going all out, from inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to booking the entire Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad for three days.
UNIVERSAL BHAI because despite Jai Ho and Kick (2014) being critically panned, he is still the masses' favourite Khan. His Jai Ho grossed Rs.108 crore and Kick Rs.214 crore at the domestic box office.
Because Being Human Clothing (run by his NGO, Being Human) collected Rs.132 crore in revenue in the last financial year.
Because he is so sought-after that Colors and Endemol India are reportedly paying him Rs.5 crore per episode to come to Lonavala and shoot Bigg Boss 8.
BIG FAT WEDDING
While Salman himself doesn't look likely to tie the knot anytime soon, for his sister Arpita's wedding he is going all out, from inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to booking the entire Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad for three days.
#29 Shah Rukh Khan
SHAH RUKH KHAN 49, ACTOR (25)
KHAN DO IT ALL because his Happy New Year broke the record as the fastest film to cross the Rs.100-crore mark on its opening weekend, and raked in $8.1 million internationally, making it the second biggest Bollywood film opening in the world.
Because he is Bollywood's global face and endorses more than 25 brands, with a brand value estimated by Wealth-X internationally at over $600 million, making him the second-richest actor in the world.
Because he has 1.82 million followers on Facebook and 9.8 million on Twitter. A vulnerable, open-hearted communicator, he uses social media to share his joys, sorrows, family news, and his IPL team's fortunes with the world.
BEYOND LOOKS
Shah Rukh is a voracious reader and has a well-stocked personal library, making him the thinking woman's sex symbol.
BRAND-NEWSTART
"As cheesy as it sounds, post (Happy New Year) collections, I think life and movies do start after 40!"
KHAN DO IT ALL because his Happy New Year broke the record as the fastest film to cross the Rs.100-crore mark on its opening weekend, and raked in $8.1 million internationally, making it the second biggest Bollywood film opening in the world.
Because he is Bollywood's global face and endorses more than 25 brands, with a brand value estimated by Wealth-X internationally at over $600 million, making him the second-richest actor in the world.
Because he has 1.82 million followers on Facebook and 9.8 million on Twitter. A vulnerable, open-hearted communicator, he uses social media to share his joys, sorrows, family news, and his IPL team's fortunes with the world.
BEYOND LOOKS
Shah Rukh is a voracious reader and has a well-stocked personal library, making him the thinking woman's sex symbol.
BRAND-NEWSTART
"As cheesy as it sounds, post (Happy New Year) collections, I think life and movies do start after 40!"
#37 Aamir Khan
AAMIR KHAN 49, ACTOR (14)
CONSCIENCE KEEPER because Satyamev Jayate, now in its third season, has proven to be a serious-minded social campaign which is engaging citizens and bringing about a steady change in mindsets.
Because his winter release PK-whose poster features a nude Aamir-is expected to be a recordbreaker that once again pushes the envelope for mainstream Indian cinema.
TIME FOR EVERYTHING
Aamir carries a lot of books with him on shoots to catch up on his reading.
THE PERFECTIONIST
He learnt Bhojpuri for two years for his next release, PK.
WHAT WOMEN WANT
"It's quite clear that women do not see us the way we see ourselves. Aggressive, angry, controlling, egotistical-these form a dangerous cocktail whose results we see daily on the streets."
CONSCIENCE KEEPER because Satyamev Jayate, now in its third season, has proven to be a serious-minded social campaign which is engaging citizens and bringing about a steady change in mindsets.
Because his winter release PK-whose poster features a nude Aamir-is expected to be a recordbreaker that once again pushes the envelope for mainstream Indian cinema.
TIME FOR EVERYTHING
Aamir carries a lot of books with him on shoots to catch up on his reading.
THE PERFECTIONIST
He learnt Bhojpuri for two years for his next release, PK.
WHAT WOMEN WANT
"It's quite clear that women do not see us the way we see ourselves. Aggressive, angry, controlling, egotistical-these form a dangerous cocktail whose results we see daily on the streets."
#48 Deepika Padukone
DEEPIKA PADUKONE 28, ACTOR (NEW)
HIT WOMAN because at $44.4 million (Rs.272 crore), She ranked no. 7 in the overall celebrity ranking and no. 1 among female actors in the Brand Value Survey by American Appraisal.
Because be it the box office hit Happy New Year or the critically acclaimed indie flick Finding Fanny, the actor is consistently impressing fans and critics alike.
AWARD REWARD
She received over 26 awards in 2013-14, ranging from Filmfare to IIFA awards, for her roles in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela and Chennai Express.
HIT WOMAN because at $44.4 million (Rs.272 crore), She ranked no. 7 in the overall celebrity ranking and no. 1 among female actors in the Brand Value Survey by American Appraisal.
Because be it the box office hit Happy New Year or the critically acclaimed indie flick Finding Fanny, the actor is consistently impressing fans and critics alike.
AWARD REWARD
She received over 26 awards in 2013-14, ranging from Filmfare to IIFA awards, for her roles in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela and Chennai Express.
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