Meet the big five who simply refused to quit and are now on top
By Johnny Vaz . Buzz18 Sep 22, 2008
Everyone goes through a rough patch. And the biggest stars in Bollywood are no exceptions. Shah Rukh Khan to Hrithik Roshan, everyone has faced such tough times, it's surprising how they've bounced back. Here's a lowdown:
Shah Rukh Khan
With dreams in his eyes, Shah Rukh came to Mumbai 'to own this city'. Today he confesses that it's the city that owns him. But he seems to have no regrets. With over 50 movies to his credits Shah Rukh Khan may well be the most envied star today. But like many actors, he too started small. Shah Rukh's first film was Hema Malini's Dil Aashna Hai but it was Raj Kunwar's Deewana that released first. Incidentally, both the films had the late Divya Bharati opposite him.
Divya was then a very big star. But Deewana turned the tables and made Shah Rukh a star overnight. It also fetched him the Filmfare Award for best debut. However after this hit, Shah Rukh took some bad career decisions that resulted in a string of flops.
With Baazigar and Darr, he was back in the running. The two films also started the trend of a hero doing negative roles. Then a lean period followed after which came the two big hits ' Karan Arjun and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
The fluctuating career graph headed northwards after Koyla. Indeed there have been those drawbacks in his career even after Koyla, like Asoka, One 2 Ka 4, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, etc. But he almost always managed to give one huge hit every year and maintain his standing.
1992-2008: 51 movies released (no cameo taken into account)
Hits: 24
Deewana, Baazigar, Darr, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Yes Boss, Pardes, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Baadshah, Josh, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Chalte Chalte, Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Main Hoon Na, Veer-Zaara, Swades, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Don ' The Chase Begins Again, Chak De India and Om Shanti Om
Average Performers: 7
Anjaam, Chamatkar, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Ram Jaane, Koyla, Shakti and Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam.
Flops: 20
Dil Aashna Hai, Maya Memsaab, King Uncle, Zamana Deewana, Guddu, Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Army, Trimurti, English Babu Desi Mem, Chaahat, Dushman Duniya Ka, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Duplicate, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Hey Ram, One 2 Ka 4, Asoka, Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke, Paheli and Bhoothnath
Akshay Kumar
When he made his debut in Saugandh (1991) neither was Akshay Kumar noticed nor was the film appreciated. It was with Khiladi that Akki got recognition and appreciation. But then the one hit was followed by several flops. Akshay Kumar managed to survive because of Waqt Hamara Hai but another series of flop films followed. But the dark cloud had a silver lining and three huge successes came one after another Yeh Dillagi, Mohra and Main Khiladi Tu Anari made him a name to reckon with.
This silver lining though gave way to a much darker cloud. One film after another flopped and it was only after over a dozen disasters that Dhadkan and Hera Pheri came his way. Both were stupendous hits and showed two different sides of the actor ' serious and comedy.
Akshay's career graph rose and fell over the next few years. While on the one hand there were hits like Aankhen, Awara Pagal Deewana and Andaaz there were super flops like Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani and Talaash: The Hunt Begins. But after Phir Hera Pheri, overseas audiences got hooked on to the phenomenon called Akshay Kumar.
Ever since, the star has never looked back. With not one or two but four huge hits in 2007, Akshay Kumar managed to do the unthinkable ' reportedly take on Shah Rukh Khan. Today, Akshay apparently charges a few crores over and above sharing 30 per cent of the profits of each film he acts in.
1991-2008: 78 movies released
Hits: 24
Khiladi, Waqt Hamara Hai, Yeh Dillagi, Mohra, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Jaanwar, Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Aankhen, Awara Paagal Deewana, Andaaz, Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Welcome and Singh Is Kinng.
Average performers: 10
Elaan, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Suhaag, Paandav, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, Sapoot, International Khiladi, Sangharsh, Khiladi 420 and Deewane Huye Pagal.
Flops: 44
Saugandh, Dancer, Mr. Bond, Deedar, Ashaant, Dil Ki Baazi, Kayda Kanoon, Sainik, Jai Kishen, Ikke Pe Ikka, Amanat, Nazar Ke Samne, Zakhmi Dil, Zaalim, Hum Hain Bemisaal,Maidan-E-Jung, Lahoo Ke Do Rang, Insaaf: The Final Justice, Daava, Tarazu, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, Aflatoon, Keemat: They Are Back, Angaaray, Barood, Aarzoo, Zulmi, Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love, Ajnabee, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, Talaash: The Hunt Begins..., Aan: Men at Work, Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin, Hatya: The Murder, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Insaan, Bewafaa, Dosti: Friends Forever, Family - Ties of Blood, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Jaan-E-Mann and Tashan
Aamir Khan
He may be picky and choosy today. But Aamir Khan confesses that the decision of signing over half a dozen films after Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was perhaps the worst. After the super success of QSQT, a string of flops followed ' Raak, Love Love Love, Awwal Number and Tum Mere Ho among others.
People wrote him off as a one-film wonder but with Dil he silenced his critics. Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin, Jawani Zindabad and Afsana Pyaar Ka followed putting his career into deep peril.
This time it was Mahesh Bhatt's Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin that came to his rescue. After a whole lot of ups and downs, Rangeela became the film after which he actually started choosing movies. Then there hasn't been any looking back. The only three 'flops' per se after Rangeela were Mann, Mela and Mangal Pandey: The Rising. Although Earth didn't technically do well at the box office, it managed to get Aamir a lot of critical accolades.
1984-2008: 34 movies released
Hits: 16
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Dil, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke, Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, Raja Hindustani, Ishq, Ghulam, Sarfarosh, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa and Taare Zameen Par.
Averages: 2
Baazi and Akele Hum Akele Tum.
Flops: 16
Holi, Raakh, Love Love Love, Awwal Number, Tum Mere Ho, Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin, Jawani Zindabad, Afsana Pyaar Ka, Isi Ka Naam Zindagi, Daulat Ki Jung, Parampara, Mann, Aatank Hi Aatank, Earth, Mela and Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Salman Khan
Although Salman's first commercial success was Maine Pyar Kiya, this star made his debut as a second lead in Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988. He then went on to give four hits in a row ' Baaghi, Sanam Bewafaa, Patthar Ke Phool and Kurbaan.
Even as these tremendously successful films left a mark at the box office, he made some serious mistakes and ended up giving at least half a dozen flops between 1992 and 93. He bounced back with Andaz Apna Apna and Hum Aapke Hain Koun, the latter becoming one of the biggest grossers in the history of Hindi cinema.
A couple of flops followed after which came Karan Arjun and then another string of debacles. It was left to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's love saga Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to salvage Salman's flagging career. It was where he met Aishwarya Raiand also manage to deliver a fantastic performance. Ever since there has been no looking back'
1988-2008: 61 movies released
Hits: 26
Maine Pyar Kiya, Baaghi, Sanam Bewafaa, Patthar Ke Phool, Kurbaan, Saajan, Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!, Karan Arjun, Judwaa, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Bandhan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Tere Naam, Baghban, Garv: Pride and Honour, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, No Entry, Kyon Ki and Partner.
Average performers: 9
Biwi Ho To Aisi, Veergati, Auzaar, Jeet, Biwi No.1, Hello Brother, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye and Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam.
Flops: 26
Suryavanshi, Ek Ladka Ek Ladki, Love, Jaagruti, Nishchaiy, Chandra Mukhi, Dil Tera Aashiq, Sangdil Sanam, Chand Ka Tukda, Majhdhaar, Khamoshi: The Musical, Jaanam Samjha Karo, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Chal Mere Bhai, Yeh Hai Jalwa, Phir Milenge, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Lucky: No Time for Love, Sawaan: The Love Season, Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar, Jaan-E-Mann, Baabul, Salaam-E-Ishq, Marigold: An Adventure in India, Saawariya and God Tussi Great Ho
Hrithik Roshan
Something went drastically wrong after the release of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Perhaps it was the stupendous success of the film that overshadowed his performances in his following releases. Or perhaps it was just that all these movies (Fiza, Mission Kashmir, Yaaden) were such duds that even Hrithik Roshan couldn't salvage them. It would be a while before Hrithik discovered his superhero powers. But till then his career, though promising as it seemed, fluctuated as one flop followed every hit. K3G was followed by Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage. Yash Raj's Mujhse Dosti Karoge was followed by Rajshri's Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon which was a big flop.
That was where Papa Roshan stepped in and unleashed the power of Jadoo in Koi... Mil Gaya. Krrish followed and all was hunky dory. Today it is reported that Hrithik refuses to act in a film deal if he isn't co-producing the movie. Some insist it's unprofessional. But then again isn't that what is called putting one's money where one's mouth is?
2000-2008: 14 movies released
Hits: 7
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Mujhse Dosti Karoge! Koi... Mil Gaya, Krrish, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar.
Averages: 1
Lakshya.
Flops: 6
Fiza, Mission Kashmir, Yaadein, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
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