We bring here the last installment of Rediff Movies' Top 50 stories from 2011.
Catch the first, second, third and fourth parts right here!
1. Bodyguard Has Arrived
When our critic said that Bodyguard was unimpressive, Salman loyalists took it upon themselves to prove her wrong.
They needn't have bothered, the film went on to become the biggest weekend opener of all time at the box office.
Please Read: Review: Bodyguard is not Salman-y enough!
2. The Big Bollywood Wedding
Image: Imran Khan and Avantika MallikPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
When Aamir Khan threw a grand reception party for his nephew Imran and his new bride Avantika Mallik, the cream of Bollywood and high profile politicos turned up in their finest to congratulate the Khans.
It was one of the most high profile weddings of the year too.
Please Read: Aamir throws a big bash for Imran, wife
3. Calendar Girl
Image: Kashmera ShahCuriosity around Kashmera Shah's smoking hot calendar act refused to die down.
Readers just couldn't get enough of the starlet's new avatar.
Please Read: Kashmira Shah launches topless calendar
4. The Real Rocker?
Image: A scene from RockstarRockstar released to largely positive reviews but, quite ironically, failed to impress musicians.
While the masses, who can't tell two different kinds of guitars apart, loved the film which is about a musician, there were others who didn't approve of Imtiaz Ali's immature treatment of a relatively untouched genre.
Please Read: Review: Rockstar is more Devdas than Jim Morrison
5. Calendar Beauties
Image: Katrina KaifNo one does it better than Bollywood babes.
And so, whenever one of them graces a calendar, it's a treat most mortals can't resist.
Please Read: Vote! Bollywood's hottest calendar girl
6. Ra.One Takes The Bigg Apple
Image: A scene from Ra.OneRa.one continued its dismal performance when it opened in New York theatres, which is quite surprising since Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan base overseas and worse films have made money there.
Please Read: Review: Ra.One disappoints New York
7. Mums And Item Numbers
Image: Karisma KapoorMalaika Arora Khan's Munni act prompted us to dig for other mommies from Bollywood who'd fired up the screen with their sensational dance numbers.
And readers were quite pleased with the outcome.
Please Read: PIX: The sexiest item girls are married!
8. Southern Superstars
Image: 7 Aam Arivu movie posterSouthern hotties Suriya and Shruti Haasan struck gold with their hit Tamil film 7 Aam Arivu as the film was a hit at the box office as well as with critics.
The fans thoroughly enjoyed watching their favourite stars too.
Please Read: Review: 7am Arivu is worth a watch
9. Age Of The Bold Babe
Image: Vidya BalanPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Vidya Balan was hot topic all throughout the year. Her role-of-a-lifetime in The Dirty Picture cemented her position as the only 'real' actress in Bollywood.
Everything about the film was a talking point for fans too.
Please Read: PIX: Vidya Balan gets bold in Dirty Picture
10. Cinematic Crusades
Image: A scene from No One Killed JessicaVidya Balan and Rani Mukerji-starrer No One Killed Jessica was the first hit of 2011.
And not without reason. Bringing a real life incident to silver screen with success is no mean feat.
Please Read: No One Killed Jessica could have been better
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