Are present day stars less appealing?

In the 90s Hindi cinema witnessed the rise of a set of actors who achieved cult like adulation and became huge stars as a result of that. There was Aamir Khan who generated craze with QSQT, Salman with Mayne Piyar Kiya and SRK with DDLJ. Among the ladies there was Madz, Kajol, Juhi and Aish each of them with their own brand of appeal.

But who are the present day SRK/Salman/Aamir and Madz/Kajol/Juhi/Aish? Sure there is Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor. Among the males there is Abhishek and youngsters like Ranbir. But these actors havent generated the kind of hysteria like their seniors.

I cant imagine Ranbir or Abhishek single handedly giving huge hits or making succesfull stage shows in Europe like SRK or Salman have done.

Do you agree?

the appeal n charm is gone....present day stars are so bland.cant fill SRK or any other big stars shoes.

actually the truth is that bollywood directors, and writers are not putting that magic in their movies anymore, seriously why are they being extremely hollywood now im not talking about clothes im talking about story lines, what has happened = these movies arent bollywood magic style there hollywood style fine a few of them were fine but now mostly every movies like that. well atleast i still can watch bollywood magic movies=) i love you original bollywood!!!!!!

agree if they stop getting isnpired by hollywood movies they might be some big stars

I don't think it's lost its appeal in any way. Yes, today, what's different is that you cannot predict the outcome of any movie. You get a Kites that becomes a flop whereas unconventional movies like Dev D or A Wednesday that hit right the spot. But isn't that what makes it beautiful, interesting and enthralling?

I think it's because we now have a mature, more literate, more educated audience. One that judges quality and quantity and then decides. I find it beautiful really if you ask me, especially since the last two years, where only really deserving movies have got a box office success. It goes on to prove that true hard work, talent and sincerity counts, no matter which Mr. X produced it, which Mr. Y directed it, or which Mr. Z acted in it. It shows signs of a sensible and intelligent audience, that was so far lacking in India.

I don't say hit movies of those times weren't good. To say something like that would be insensible and foolish. However, in my honest opinion, I think we've reached a good balance in this industry where three songs+two drama scenes+one popular actor do not make a movie. And that's a good thing, by far, a VERY good thing....

I agree with someone who said BW is becoming more like HW! But I would one am happy! I'm sorry but I rather watch films that are intelligently written than watching illogical, melodramatic, over the top scripts and performances! I guess the magic is lost for many reasons...this being one, but also there's no more privacy/mystery anymore! Everything is overly publicized and beaten over the head! There's way too much exposure and gossip!

Actually I think they're more appealing ! Coz I never liked SRK/Kajol (well only in KKHH that's it) /Madhuri (NEVER liked her) or any of those lol ! Out of them , I only liked Aamir , Juhi and Aish ! I think cinema is getting better , now we have movies that cater to different audeinces , which we didn't earlier .

I am fond of the newer lot , especially Kareena , Ranbir , Sonam , Deepika and Abhay Deol .

But I partly agree with sweet coco on the privacy thing : the stars earlier had a certain exclusivity to them , now they're too accesible to create that 'olden day magic' you seem to be speaking of .

Originally posted by: rishi_ganga

the appeal n charm is gone....present day stars are so bland.cant fill SRK or any other big stars shoes.

You make a good point. And finally, there's this factor to consider: a LOT of the current young crop of actors were thrust into showbiz not by any inherent drive or talent, but by yesteryear filmstar parents and other family connections. You could say Aamir and Salman had family connections, too, yet they still generated their own following and had charisma. But now the crop of young actors is so diluted with nepotism that it will take some time for true talent to emerge out of the dredge of mediocrity.