She debuted in Hindi cinema as the lead in Jwala (1971), though the film was delayed for years and released after she became famous.
Rekha
“All is well.”
3 Idiots (2009) — Aamir Khan as Rancho
This actor is the only one to have delivered three consecutive ₹300-crore-plus films at the Indian box office.
Aamir Khan
This iconic jodi gave us Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and My Name Is Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol
A man meets a free-spirited woman on a train, setting off a cross-country chase to reunite her with the man she loves — or so she thinks.
Jab We Met
This actor’s first Hindi film was Aasra (1966) as a child artist, long before his breakout as a romantic hero in the 80s and 90s.
Mithun Chakraborty
“Haar ke jeetne wale ko hi baazigar kehte hain.”
Baazigar (1993) — Shah Rukh Khan
This actress was a national-level badminton player before becoming one of Bollywood’s top stars.
Deepika Padukone
They starred together in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zoya Factor, and Luck by Chance.
Farhan Akhtar & Hrithik Roshan (main pairing
A group of friends set off to search for one of their own, only to relive the best and worst moments of their youth.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Before she became the “Dream Girl,” her Bollywood debut was in Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) opposite Raj Kapoor.
Hema Malini
“Kisi ko itna bhi mat darao ki dar hi khatam ho jaye.”
NH10 (2015) — Anushka Sharma
This actress represented India at Miss World 2000 and later became one of the few Bollywood stars to have a Hollywood TV lead role.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Known for their sizzling chemistry in Bobby, this real-life couple later married.
Rishi Kapoor & Dimple Kapadia
An underdog sports team of the british india must overcome internal rivalries and public ridicule to prove they belong on the national stage.
Lagaan
This National Award-winning actor made his Bollywood debut in the little-known Saat Hindustani (1969).
Amitabh Bachchan
“Bachpan mein jab humare maa-baap humein superstitious baatein batate the, hum hans dete the. Lekin zindagi ne humein sikha diya ki har kahani ke peeche ek sach hota hai.”
Tumbbad (2018) — Sohum Shah
This actor is the only one in Bollywood to have played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in two different films.
Rajit Kapur
They were paired in Black, Bunty Aur Babli, and Paa — but have also played father-daughter on screen.
Amitabh Bachchan & Rani Mukerji
An estranged son returns home disguised as a servant to mend his broken family.
Bawarchi
Before becoming an action icon, he debuted in Aaj (1987) as a martial arts instructor in a single scene.
Akshay Kumar
“Koi bhi kaam chhota ya bada nahi hota… kaam kaam hota hai.”
Gully Boy (2019) — Ranveer Singh as Murad
This actor’s real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia.
Akshay Kumar
This pair starred in Masoom, Mr. India, and Lamhe — but never as a romantic lead couple.
Anil Kapoor & Sridevi
A poor boy in Mumbai’s slums recalls his life story during a game show interrogation.
Slumdog Millionaire