2000 in Bollywood was a year of fresh blood, superstar comebacks and action heroes proving their worth in drama and comedy.
Sukanya Verma brings us highlights from 25 years ago.
Hrithik Roshan made his debut in Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai followed by Fiza and Mission Kashmir confirming his extraordinary talent.
On the personal front, he wed Sussanne Khan.
Amitabh Bachchan made a successful comeback in Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein where he played a stern principal opposing Shah Rukh Khan's musical rebellion.
2000 saw many newcomers raring to go.
From Hrithik, Ameesha Patel in KNPH to Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor's Refugee to Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Nikhil Chinappa and Milind Soman.
Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty-Paresh Rawal let their hair down in Priyadarshan's hilarious Hera Pheri, resulting in a sequel and 3rd film in the works.
Aishwarya Rai and SRK teamed up as twins in Josh and also romanced each other in Mohabbatein.
SRK and Juhi Chawla turned producers with Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani whose power play and politics proved prophetic in ways no one anticipated.
Aamir Khan's Mela turned out a debacle, prompting Twinkle Khanna to bid Bollywood adieu.
Preity Zinta's character's anti-abortion stance in Kya Kehna's teen pregnancy premise attracted debate and controversy.
Madhuri Dixit and Prabhudeva matched steps to Que Sera Sera and burned the dance floor as part of Pukar's memorable dance off.
Aishwarya and Abhishek paired up for the 1rst time in Raj Kanwar's Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke.
The reel-to-real life jodi would go on to star in 6 other films: Kuch Naa Kaho, Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan, Guru, Sarkar Raj, Raavan.