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Top Actors and Actresses of all time? TELL US!

Last updated on: April 24, 2013 17:21 IST

Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman and KajolHindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer.

From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors.

From the theatrics of K L Saigal, Sohrab Modi, Prithviraj Kapoor, Motilal, Bhagwan, the understated romance of Bharat Bhushan, Ashok Kumar, Balraj Sahni, the star power of Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, the irresistible charm of Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, the electric persona of Sunil Dutt, Feroz Khan, Shatrughan Sinha, the invincible superstardom of Amitabh Bachchan, the inexhaustible artistry of Naseeruddin Shah, Farookh Shaikh, Om Puri, Amol Palekar, Raj Babbar, Pankaj Kapur, Nana Patekar to the swaying intensity of Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Irffan Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the Bollywood hero's dramatic changes has gone to produce memorable results.

And since the last 100 years, the heroine is the source of Hindi cinema's everlasting radiance, a dream that shapes its larger-than-life canvas, exuding a strength that is gentle, but sound and painting a myriad unforgettable colours.

Her irresistible beauty, keen expressions and resolute spirit is unquestioned. Just think: The breathtaking ardour of Devika Rani, Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Kamini Kaushal, Nargis, Nutan, Waheeda Rehman, Vyjanthimala and Mala Sinha, the stylish verve of Saira Banu, Asha Parekh, Mumtaz, Nanda, Sharmila Tagore, Raakhee and Sadhana, the grit of Smita Patil, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bhaduri, the eye-popping glamour of Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Rekha, Dimple Kapadia, the ambitious fervor of Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla the exciting defiance of Kajol, Tabu, Manisha Koirala, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma and Vidya Balan.

We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times. Don't forget to tell us why.