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All that glitters is old

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Bollywood is getting older. Our superheroes are happily in their 40s. Whatever happened to the teenybopper trend?

Back to Section Stories Posted On Tuesday, November 13, 2007

40+ SUPERSTARS

Shah Rukh

This acclaimed actor tasted success with his debut film Deewana (1992), and ever since he has never looked back. Even at 42, he made the entire nation drool over his six-pack abs.

Aamir khan

42-year-old Aamir Khan has Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, Mangal Pandey The Rising and Rang De Basanti to his credit. In Taare Zameen Par, he looks very young in his mohawk hairstyle.

Salman Khan

Bollywood's apna Sallu Bhai has ruled the roost with Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Biwi No.1 and No Entry. The actor, who turns 42 this Dec, plays the leading man in Main Yuvraj and Wanted Dead or Alive.

Sanjay Dutt

This 48-year-old actor continues to face a deluge of offers. From time to time he has rediscovered himself with films like Sadak (1991), Khalnayak (1993) and most recently the Munnabhai series.

Govinda

This 43-year-old actor rose to fame during the late '80s. In early 2000 he faced a string of flops, before resurrecting his career with Bhagam Bhaag and Partner.

30 GETTING THERE

Hrithik Roshan

His debut Kaho Naa Pyar Hai in 2000 made him an overnight star. With no major flop shows, this 33-year-old continues to be one of the A-listers in Bollywood.

Abhishek Bachchan

He started his career with Refugee. However, he became hot property with films like Yuva and Dhoom. 31-year-old Abhishek Bachchan has braved flops before emerging as a sought after actor in the industry today.

John Abraham

For this 34-year-old model-turned-actor it has been a dream come true. Every new release at the box office ensures a rise in his popularity among fans and filmmakers. His forthcoming film is Goal.

20 MILES TO GO

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid debuted as a leading actor in 2003 with Ishq Vishk. This 26-year-old has suffered a string of flops before emerging as a winner in his last film, Jab We Met.

Ranbir Kapoor

The 25-year-old scion of the celebrated Kapoor family has shown great promise with his debut film, Saawariya