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How Bollywood's top actors have fared last decade
Actors are consistently churning out movies year after year, some of them working and many of them not. Even though the box office status matters to them, their stardom is rarely affected by it.
We look at the films of the leading heroes in this last decade, and see just how many of their films have actually worked.
Aamir Khan
In the last 10 years, Aamir Khan has had no flops. Quite a feat for an actor, and one that only he enjoys.
He started the decade with the Oscar-nominated blockbuster film Lagaan, and cult classic Dil Chahta Hai. He went on to star in more blockbusters like Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini and 3 Idiots. The last film, in fact, was the biggest hit of the decade.
Even his 'flops' like Mangal Pandey, Fanaa and Dhobi Ghat made money.
Lagaan (2001): Blockbuster
Dil Chahta Hai (2001): Blockbuster
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005): Average
Rang De Basanti (2006): Blockbuster
Fanna (2006): Hit
Taare Zameen Par (2007): Blockbuster
Ghajini (2008): Blockbuster
3 Idiots (2009): Blockbuster
Dhobi Ghat (2011): Average
Shah Rukh Khan
He started the decade with some forgettable performances in One 2 Ka 4 and Asoka. Later, he straightened up his act with the hits Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Veer-Zaara.
With films like Swades, Don, Chak De! India and My Name is Khan, he proved that he can do a lot more than just play loverboy.
From the 17 films that he has worked in the last decade, only three have flopped. The Badshah of Bollywood knows his business well.
One 2 ka 4 (2001): Flop
Asoka (2001): Average
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001): Hit
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002): Flop
Devdas (2002): Superhit
Chalte Chalte (2003): Hit
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003): Superhit
Main Hoon Na (2004): Blockbuster
Veer-Zaara (2004): Hit
Swades (2004): Average
Paheli (2005): Flop
Kabh Alvida Na Khena (2006): Hit
Don (2006): Superhit
Chak De! India (2007): Hit
Om Shanti Om (2007): Superhit
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008): Hit
My Name Is Khan (2010): Hit
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh worked in a staggering 43 films in the last decade. He's had hits and flops, but most importantly, he's experimented a lot. For example, he played a chef falling for a woman half his age in Cheeni Kum, and for a woman even younger than that in Nishabd. In Paa, he played a 13-year-old while in Black, he played a teacher to a blind, deaf and mute girl.
There have been embarrassments too, like Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag and Boom.
But the Big B has certainly kept himself busy.
Aks (2001):Flop
Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (2001): Flop
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001): Hit
Aankhen (2002): Hit
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi (2002): Flop
Kaante (2002): Hit
Armaan (2003): Flop
Boom (2003): Flop
Baghban (2003): Hit
Khakee (2004): Hit
Aetbaar (2004): Flop
Dev (2004): Flop
Lakshya (2004): Average
Deewar (2004): Flop
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na (2004): Flop
Hum Kaun Hai (2004): Flop
Veer Zaara (2004): Hit
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (2004): Flop
Black (2005): Hit
Waqt - Race Against Time (2005): Hit
Bunty Aur Babli (2005): Superhit
Paheli (2005): Flop
Sarkar (2005): Superhit
Viruddh (2005): Average
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey (2005): Flop
Ek Ajnabee (2005): Flop
Family-Ties of Blood (2006): Flop
Darna Zaroori Hai (2006): Flop
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006): Hit
Baabul (2006): Flop
Eklavya - The Royal Guard (2007): Flop
Nishabd (2007): Flop
Cheeni Kum (2007): Hit
Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007): Hit
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007): Flop
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007): Flop
Bhootnath (2008): Average
Sarkar Raj (2008): Hit
God Tussi Great Ho (2008): Flop
The Last Lear (2008): Flop
Aladin (2009): Flop
Paa (2009): Superhit
Rann (2010): Flop
Teen Patti (2010): Flop
Hrithik Roshan
How much Hrithik has improved from the film he started out with this decade -- Yaadien (2001) -- to his most recent film, Guzaarish!
We had seen his amazing dance moves through the years but with his latest film, we saw his terrific acting chops as well.
Out of Hrithik's 13 releases this year, only five did well. But Hrithik is not getting off the A-listers train yet.
Yaadien (2001): Flop
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001): Hit
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002): Flop
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002): Flop
Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002): Flop
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003): Flop
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003): Blockbuster
Lakshya (2004): Average
Krrish (2006): Blockbuster
Dhoom-2 (2006): Blockbuster
Jodhaa Akbar (2008): Hit
Kites (2010): Flop
Guzaarish (2010): Flop
Saif Ali Khan
Saif had to be satisfied with playing second hero in his earlier films but Dil Chahta Hai changed all that.
The world woke up to Saif's Sameer's hilarious comedy, and terrific acting.
And it seems that Saif woke up to his talent too.
He tried his hand at romance (Hum Tum, Salaam Namaste, Parineeta) and villainy (Ek Hasina Thi, Omkara, Being Cyrus) and showed us how brilliant he could be on screen.
Even though his flops outnumber his hits, Saif still has what it takes to be in the league of the big heroes.
Dil Chahta Hai (2001): Blockbuster
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001): Flop
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002): Flop
Darna Mana Hai (2003): Flop
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003): Superhit
LOC-Kargil (2003): Flop
Ek Hasina Thi (2004): Flop
Hum Tum (2004): Superhit
Parineeta (2005): Hit
Salaam Namaste (2005): Hit
Being Cyrus (2006): Flop
Omkara (2006): Average
Eklavya - The Royal Guard (2007): Flop
Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007): Flop
Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007): Flop
Race (2008): Superhit
Tashan (2008): Flop
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008): Flop
Roadside Romeo (2008): Flop
Love Aaj Kal (2009): Hit
Kurbaan (2009): Flop
Akshay Kumar
After he milked the action film genre, Akshay Kumar made a transition to comedy, delivering hit after hit -- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Garam Masala, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Welcome, and Singh Is Kinng.
He pulled off his serious roles as well like Ajnabee, Khakee, Waqt: The Race Against Time and Aankhen.
But the golden period ended with Singh is Kinng in 2008. After that, he delivered a series of flops -- Chandni Chowk to China, 8 X10 Tasveer, Kambakth Ishq, Blue, Dan Dana Dan, Action Replayy, Khatta Meetha, Tees Maar Khan and Patiala House.
Out of his 41 releases in the last 10 years, more than 20 films have been flops.
Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (2001): Flop
Ajnabee (2001): Hit
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002): Flop
Aankhen (2002): Hit
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002): Hit
Jaani Dushman (2002): Flop
Talaash... The Hunt Begins (2002): Flop
Andaaz (2003): Hit
Khakee (2004): Hit
Police Force (2004): Flop
Aan - Men At Work (2004): Flop
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004): Hit
Hatya - The Murderer (2004): Flop
Aitraaz (2004): Hit
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005): Flop
Insan (2005): Flop
Bewafaa (2005): Flop
Waqt - Race Against Time (2005): Hit
Garam Masala (2005): Hit
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005): Flop
Dosti - Friends Forever (2005): Flop
Family - Ties Of Blood (2006): Flop
Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006): Flop
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006): Hit
Phir Hera Pheri (2006): Hit
Jaan-E-Mann (2006): Flop
Bhagam Bhag (2006): Hit
Namastey London (2007): Hit
Heyy Babyy (2007): Hit
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007): Superhit
Welcome (2007): Superhit
Tashan (2008): Flop
Singh Is Kinng (2008): Superhit
Jumbo (2008): Flop
Chandni Chowk To China (2009): Flop
8x10 Tasveer (2009): Flop
Kambakkht Ishq (2009): Flop
Blue (2009): Flop
De Dana Dan (2009): Average
Housefull (2010): Hit
Khatta Meetha (2010): Flop
Action Replayy (2010): Flop
Tees Maar Khan (2010): Flop
Patiala House (2011): Flop
Ajay Devgn
A powerhouse performer, Devgn prefers to let his movies do the talking. He has grown tremendously in the past decade, adding to his popularity with almost every film.
Even with 27 flops out of his 44 releases in the last decade, Ajay has never been short of work. Producers still consider him one of Bollywood's most bankable performers.
Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke (2001): Flop
Lajja (2001): Average
Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001): Flop
Company (2002): Superhit
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002): Flop
The Legend Of Bhagat Singh (2002): Average
Deewangee (2002): Average
Bhoot (2003): Hit
Qayamat (2003): Hit
Chori Chori (2003): Flop
Gangaajal (2003): Superhit
Parwana (2003): Flop
Zameen (2003): Flop
LOC - Kargil (2003): Flop
Khakee (2004): Hit
Masti (2004): Hit
Yuva (2004): Flop
Taarzan - The Wonder Car (2004): Flop
Raincoat (2004): Flop
Insan (2005): Flop
Blackmail (2005): Flop
Zameer -The Fire Within (2005): Flop
Tango Charlie (2005): Flop
Kaal (2005): Flop
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005): Flop
Apaharan (2005): Hit
Shikhar (2006): Flop
Golmaal (2006): Superhit
Omkara (2006): Flop
Cash (2007): Flop
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007): Flop
Halla Bol (2008): Flop
Sunday (2008): Flop
U Me Aur Hum (2008): Flop
Mehbooba (2008): Flop
Golmaal Returns (2009): Superhit
All The Best (2009): Hit
London Dreams (2009): Flop
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (2010): Hit
Raajneeti (2010): Superhit
Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010): Superhit
Aakrosh (2010): Flop
Golmaal 3 (2010): Hit
Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010): Flop
Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji (2011): Flop
Salman Khan
It doesn't matter that Salman has had 19 flops in the last decade, as long as he dishes out his blockbusters year after year. And Salman, unfailingly, does.
No wonder producers and endorsers always line up outside his door even though he has the worst reputation in the industry.
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001): Hit
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002): Flop
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002): Flop
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002): Flop
Tere Naam (2003): Superhit
Garv (2004): Average
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004): Hit
Phir Milenge (2004): Flop
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004): Flop
Lucky - No Time For Love (2005): Flop
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005): Flop
No Entry (2005): Superhit
Kyon Ki (2005): Flop
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006): Flop
Jaan-E-Mann (2006): Flop
Baabul (2006): Flop
Salaam-E-Ishq (2007): Flop
Partner (2007): Superhit
Marigold: An Adventure In India (2007): Flop
God Tussi Great Ho (2008): Flop
Heroes (2008): Flop
Yuvvraaj (2008): Flop
Wanted (2009): Blockbuster
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009): Flop
London Dreams (2009): Flop
Veer (2010): Flop
Dabangg (2010): Blockbutser
Sanjay Dutt
After his regular set of releases, Munnabhai MBBS revived Sanjay Dutt's career, and reminded us what a good actor he could be.
After that, seven films flopped, followed by two hits that cannot be credited to him (Parineeta worked because of Vidya Balan and Saif's chemistry, while Dus's multi-starrer cast and action worked).
Some more flops followed, after which Lage Rao Munna Bhai rescued him again.
Since then, he has worked in 15 films, of which only three made money. In fact, out of his 38 releases, 26 films flopped. Yet, Dutt, who became a father to twins last year, is still going strong.
Jodi No.1 (2001): Hit
Pitaah (2002): Flop
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002): Flop
Hathyar (2002): Flop
Annarth (2002): Flop
Kaante (2002): Hit
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003): Flop
Munnabhai MBBS (2003): Blockbuster
LOC - Kargil (2003): Flop
Plan (2004): Flop
Rudraksh (2004): Flop
Deewaar (2004): Flop
Rakht (2004): Flop
Musafir (2004): Flop
Shabd (2005): Flop
Parineeta (2005): Hit
Dus (2005): Hit
Viruddh (2005): Average
Shaadi No.1 (2005): Flop
Zinda (2006): Average
Tathastu (2006): Flop
Anthony Kaun Hai (2006): Flop
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006): Blockbuster
Eklavya - The Royal Guard (2007): Flop
Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007): Flop
Sarhad Paar (2007): Flop
Shoot Out At Lokhandwala (2007): Hit
Dhamaal (2007): Hit
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007): Flop
Mehbooba (2008): Flop
Kidnap (2008): Flop
EMI (2008): Flop
Luck (2009: Flop
Blue (2009): Flop
All The Best (2009): Hit
Lamhaa (2010): Flop
No Problem (2010): Flop
Knock Out (2010): Flop
Abhishek Bachchan
Guess it helps to have Bachchan as the last name.
Abhishek gave 10 back-to-back flops at the start of the decade. But producers still signed him on.
The actor saw only a handful of hits -- nine in all -- and 21 flops.
Yet, Abhishek still has quite a few interesting films to look forward to. As we said before, it helps to have Bachchan as the last name.
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001): Flop
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2001): Flop
Sharaarat (2001): Flop
Om Jai Jagadish (2002): Flop
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003): Flop
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003): Flop
Kuch Naa Kaho (2003): Flop
Zameen (2003): Flop
LOC- Kargil (2003): Flop
Run (2004): Flop
Yuva (2004): Flop
Dhoom (2004): Superhit
Phir Milenge (2004): Flop
Rakht (2004): Flop
Naach (2004): Flop
Antar Mahal (2005): Flop
Sarkar (2005): Superhit
Dus (2005): Hit
Bluffmaster (2005): Hit
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006): Hit
Umrao Jaan (2006): Flop
Dhoom-2 (2006): Blockbuster
Guru (2007): Hit
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007): Flop
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007): Flop
Sarkar Raj (2008): Hit
Drona (2008): Flop
Dostana (2008): Hit
Delhi-6 (2009): Flop
Paa (2009): Superhit
Raavan (2010): Flop
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010): Flop