Glittering gems of talent strewn across 2000-2010. Our films have discovered many stars, Filmfare presents the stars and the actors who made all the difference.
2000
Hrithik Roshan
As dream debuts go, his remains a benchmark. A Greek God with a strong grip on his histrionics, Hrithik Roshan is a true star. From Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai to Guzaarish - there is no doubt whatsoever. He's the only actor to have won both the Filmfare Sensational Debut and Best Actor trophies in the same year. And later on both, Best Actor (Popular) and Best Actor (Critics) for Koi Mil Gaya. Phew!
Abhishek bachchan
He arrived with the huge lineage card. And even though he struggled with it for a long time, Abhishek Bachchan has proven that your genes rarely let you down. Even with his first film Refugee he showed you that screen presence sometimes is in your blood. Case in point Yuva, Guru, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Sarkar. That explains the three best Supporting Actor Awards.
Kareena Kapoor
She came, she preened, she conquered with Refugee. She bagged the Sensational Debut Award (Female). And then she went on to display acting prowess in films like Dev, Omkara (Best Actor (Critic), Chameli and Jab We Met (Best Actress) with such immovable confidence that the world has been charmed. Forever.
Ameesha Patel
She had that big debut-Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. And she followed it up with one of the biggest hits ever -Gadar Ek Prem Katha. But Ameesha couldn't ride her success wave smoothly and things have gone quiet.
2001
Bipasha Basu
It was the return of the sex symbol in many ways. Sensational Debut winner Bipasha Basu charmed her audiences with her sultry beauty in Ajnabee and it was a forerunner for Jism. Remember jaadoo hai nasha hai...? She also made her mark felt in films like Omkara, Corporate and Bachna Ae Haseeno.
Atul Kulkarni
An actor par excellence, who radiates intensity and at the same time effortlessness in his craft. Following his cameo in Hey Ram, Atul Kulkarni, made people sit up and take notice with his performance in Chandni Bar ,Satta and Rang De Basanti. There has been no looking back since.
Madhavan
This popular TV actor made his screen debut in Hindi with Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein. The movie bombed but of late the charming actor has hit pay dirt with films like Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots. Way to go!
Arjun Rampal
So India's ace supermodel turned to acting. And while it took Arjun Rampal a while to find his acting chops his picture perfect good looks kept him in the running. Now he has a Filmfare Supporting Actor trophy to his credit for his performance in Rock On!!!
Sharman Joshi
For someone who made his mark in the risqu Style, Sharman Joshi is now an actor everyone wants in their film. There is confidence and thought in his performances and it definitely shone through in films like Rang De Basanti, Three Idiots and the more recent Allah Ke Banday.
2002
Vivek Oberoi
It was a sound and fury debut in Company. For which he bagged both the Sensational Debut and the best Supporting actor trophies. And it seemed like a star was born. His turns in Dum, Saathiya and Yuva were remarkable. And even though his career may have plummeted soon after, you can't take away the fact that he had it made. Well, almost.
He has this natural melancholy which totally aids his comic timing. Ranvir Shorey who started out with the dark Ek Chotti Si Love Story is born to tickle your funny bone. And not always in a hahaha manner. Watch Khosla Ka Ghosla and Pyar Ke Side Effects to know what we are talking about.
Konkona Sen Sharma
So every now and then we see a talent that just is' and Konkona in Mr And Mrs Iyer brought with her a brand of spontaneity that has made her one of the most sought after actors today. Her turns in and Life...In A Metro won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor trophies.
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