Aamir Khan will be the first among the equals in Bollywood for his many adventures and specialities. Aamir Khan is a versatile actor, talented director and an astute marketeer all rolled into one, Aamir Khan has added a whole new dimension to the domain of Indian filmdom. His recent film ‘3 Idiots’, which has become the highest ever grosser in the history of Indian cinema, is a splendid proof of his ever growing popularity. Most of his films, including blockbusters like “Lagaan’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’, have kickstarted new trends and set the benchmark for others to follow. ‘Peepli (Live)’, a film produced by him, has made headlines due to a realistic presentation of the issue of farmer’s suicide.
Shah Rukh Khan is the new age icon of Bolloywood after Amitabh Bachchan. Shah Rukh became the first of his ilk to be conferred a Malasian title, ‘Datuk’, equivalent to the British Knighthood, in Kaula Lumpur on December 6, 2008. Shah Rukh Khan, popularly known as SRK, has won a plethora of international acclodes- his film ‘Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna’ became the highest earning Indian film of all time.
SRK is the third Bollywood Star after Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai to have his wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s in London. Again, he is the third Indian film personality after Adoor Gopala Krishnan and Amitabh Bachchan to receive the French Government’s Award ‘Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters’- also adjudged one of the 50 most Powerful Persons in the world by Newsweek. A recipient of Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Culture from University of Bedfordshire. SRK was the first Bollywood star to win a Golden Globe Award.