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Top 10 Worst Remakes of Bollywood Movies

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Plagiarism is very common for tinsel town movie makers. There are very few Bollywood movies that are not plagiarized. In Bollywood’s history, one can find several movies that are fully or partially copied from Hollywood or other regional movies. Some of the movie makers accept that the movie was copied while many simply deny the allegation stating that the movie was inspired rather than being copied from the original film. Some movie remakes were successful but many of the remakes failed to impress the audience.

List of ten worst Bollywood remakes is mentioned below.

10. Kaante

The movie ‘Kaante’ directed by Bollywood director Sanjay Gupta was a copy of Hollywood movie ‘reservoir Dogs’ directed by Quentin Tarantino. The poster of the remake was also exactly similar to the original movie. However, the Bollywood remake failed to entertain the audience despite the presence of Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt’s in the movie.

9. Kyon Ki

The Bollywood movie ‘Kyon Ki’ was allegedly inspired by Hollywood movie ‘One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. The movie features Salman Khan and Kareen Kapoor in lead roles. The remake of the original movie hugely disappointed the audience and failed terribly at the box office where as the original movie beautifully brought the novel ‘One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ to life and was a highly appreciated.

8. Zinda

The Hindi movie ‘Zinda’ was copied from Korean movie ‘Oldboy’. Few dialogues in the remake were simply translated from the Korean version. The movie ‘Zinda’ failed at the box office, where as the original Korean movie was a huge hit.

7. Ek Ajnabee

The Hindi remake ‘Ek Ajnabee’ was a straight lift from the Hollywood movie ‘ Man on Fire’. The character of Denzel Washington was played by Amitabh Bachchan in the Hindi remake. The movie failed to recreate the magic of ‘ Man on Fire’ and bombed at box office.

6. ‘Ugly aur Pagli’

The Hindi movie ‘Ugly aur Pagli’ was one of the worst remakes in Bollywood. The movie was a copy of original Korean movie ‘My Sassy Girl’. The movie has also been remade in Hollywood with the similar name but it was way better than the Hindi version. The lead character in the Hindi version was played by Mallika Sherawat. The movie failed to create any ripples at the box office, where as the Hollywood remake was appreciated by the audience.

5. The Killer

The Hindi remake ‘TheKiller’ was copied from Hollywood movie ‘Collateral’ where the role of Tom Cruise and Jamie Fox was played by Irfan Khan and Emraan Hashmi. The movie also featured Nisha Kothari who failed to add any oomph factor in the movie. The movie was a big flop at the box office.

4. Dil Bole Hadippa

The movie ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ was blatantly copied from Amanda Bynes starrer Hollywood movie ‘She’s the Man’. In the Hindi remake, Amanda’s character was portrayed by Rani Mukherjee who turns into a man just to play her favorite sports and later falls for her team mate Shahid Kapoor. The movie failed to impress the audience and was declared a flop movie at the box office where as the original movie was highly appreciated by the audience and it made good business.

3. Deewane Huye Pagal

The remake ‘Deewane Huye Pagal’ was a copy of original romcom movie ‘There’s something about Mary’. The Hindi remake feature Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor and Rimi Sen in lead characters. The movie failed to survive at the box office despite a good performance by Akshay Kumar.

2. Kuch To Hai

The Hindi remake ‘Kuch to Hai’ was a copy of Hollywood cult movie ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. The remake was hugely disappointing due to the pathetic acting performances by the characters in the movie. The movie features Tusshar Kapoor and Anita Hassanandani in lead roles. The movie failed to recreate the magic of the original movie at the box office.

1. God Tussi Great Ho

God Tussi Great Ho

It is one of the most horrible Hindi remakes in the history of Indian cinema. The movie was a copy of Jim Carey starrer ‘Bruce Almighty’. The lead roles in the Indian version were played by Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Priyanka Chopra. Despite the star-studded cast, the remake bombed at the box office.

The above listed movies are among the ten worst Bollywood remakes.


10 Most Beautiful Bollywood Actress Above 40 Years

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There are several things which make an actress, stand out from the crowd. From their svelte figures , size 0 to their sultry looks, it seems as if that some of this exquisite women astound people with their extraordinary charm. This are actresses who have made us spend several hours on the screen watching as they grace us with laughs and cries. We have even gone to the extend of imitating their gestures, mimic them and love them to death,  thus making the task of selecting the top 10 a really hard task to perform.

Check out our 10 most beautiful Bollywood actresses above 40 years age

10. Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji

She was born on March 21, 1978 in a film oriented family of Bengali origin. In 1996, she made her first appearance in a Bengali film Biyer Phool. Her first and biggest success was in the commercial with Karan Johar in the romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 that won her a Filmware Award for Best Supporting Actress. Others she appeared in includes Black in 2005, Bunty Aur Babli in 2005, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in 2006.

9. Kajol

Kajol Devgan

She was born in August 5, 1974 in Mumbai to a family which was film oriented of Bengali Marathi descent. In 1992 while still in school she made her first debut, which made her quit school and did her first successful commercial in 1993 with Shahrukh Khan.  Others include Dulhaniya Le Jayenge in 1995, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai  in 1998, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham  in 2001, Gupt in 1997, avenger in Dushman in 1998, Fanaa in 2006, U Me Aur Hum in 2008, and We Are Family and My Name is Khan in 2010.

8. Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai

She was born on November 1, 1973 in Mangalore, Karnataka in an ethnic  Bunt family. She has appeared in several advertisements due to her stunning beauty which included Garden Sari and Pepsi ad which brought her to the limelight. In1994, she was crowned run up to the Miss World India, which she went ahead and won the Miss World title.

7. Hema Malini

Hema Malini

She was born in a Tamil Lyengar Tiruchirappali on October 16, 1948. She is one of the most successful actresses in the Bollywood movies having acted in over 150 films in her 40 years active careers in both art house cinema and commercial. She was nominated 11 times for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

6. Madhubala

Madhubala

She was born in New Delhi, India on February 14, 1933 in a family of a conservative Muslim family and she was actively involved in acting in the 1950s and 1960s. She is one of the most influential and talented Hindi movie actresses of all times.

5. Mumtaz

Mumtaz

She was born on July 31, 1947 in Mumbai, India and started acting in Hindu films at the age of 12 years.  She is best remembered in Bollywood industry for her role in Khilona in 1970 and Tere Mere Sapne in 1971 which earned her the Filmware Best Actress Award.

4. Rekha

Rekha

She was born on October 10, 1954 to actress Pushpavali and actor Gemini Ganesan, in Chennai and she is considered as one of the iconic Bollywood actress due to her acknowledged and versatility. She has acted in 180 films in her 40 years of acting.

3. Sharmilla Tagore

Sharmila Tagore

She was born December 8, 1946 and in 1964 she established herself as a popular Hindu actress with Shakti Samanta. Other roles she acted  include An Evening in Paris in 1967. To crown it all, she has led Indian Film Censor Board from 2004 in October to March 2011.

2. Sridevi

Sridevi

She was born on August 13, 1963 in Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu. She started acting as a child in 1967 and acted in movies such as Varumayin, Niram Sivappu, Neela Malargal just to mention but a few out of which she won the Filmfare Awards.

1. Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit

She was born on May 15, 1967 in Mumbai  Maharashtra. While studying for her degree in Microbiology, she trained as a Kathak dancer, which changed her life from a microbiologist to become the best and most successful actresses in Bollywood who is still to date is famous in Bollywood.

The above beautiful queens have left a mark in the Hindi cinema world. They are just beautiful, iconic, dashing and versatile, and they rock on the screen as well as in the hearts of the fans. Share with friends to let them know about this beautiful queens.

Top 10 Inter Religion Marriages Of Bollywood

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Inter religion marriages have always been frowned upon in our society for ages. Society has always believed that marriage should be between couple of the same religion. While many have followed the society norms, many couples have fought against their families. Many couples have also taken inspiration from their Bollywood stars who have taken the path of inter religion marriage themselves.

Here we look at the top ten inter religion marriages in Bollywood

10. Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladak

Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladak

Amrita Arora comes from a mixed Catholic Punjabi background while Shakeel Ladak is a Muslim. The couple got married in 2009 with a Muslim Nikah and a traditional Church marriage. Rumor also has it that the couple hastened marriage as Amrita was already pregnant before marriage.

9. Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder

Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder

This Hindu-Muslim couple met and fell in love on the sets of ‘Main Hoo Na’. The couple got married in 2004. Today they are blessed with triplets (two daughters, one son). Farah is eight years older than Shirish.

8. Genelia D’Souza and Ritesh Deshmukh

Genelia D'Souza and Ritesh Deshmukh

This famous politician son and south Indian cutie got married in 2012. They got married in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony as well as a Church wedding.

7. Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia

Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia

Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia were known to light up the ramp in their modeling days. Arjun is a Hindu Sikh, while Mehr is a Parsi. This couple got married in 1998. They are blessed with two daughters, Myra and Mahikaa. The couple recently applied for divorce.

6. Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Bhabani

Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Bhabani

Farhan is a famous atheist and is popular in the movie industry. Adhuna is the daughter of a Bengali doctor who was married to an English woman. Both dated for three years and got married in 2000. This adorable couple has two children.

5. Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora

Similar to her sister, Malaika Arora also married outside her religion. Malaika is a Hindu, while Arbaaz is a traditional Muslim. They got married in 1998 and were blessed with a boy in 2002. Their relationship is still going strong.

4. Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Khan

Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Khan

This is a fairy tale love story. This is a classic case of childhood love blossoming into a marriage. Hrithik comes from a traditional Punjabi family and Suzanne is a Muslim. They have two sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan. Sadly this fairy tale love story came to an end when Hrithik and Suzanne decided to get divorced in 2014.

3. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Aamir Khan’s previous marriage to Rina Dutta ended in 2002. Aamir and Kiran fell in love on the sets of the movie ‘Lagaan’. Aamir is a Muslim and Kiran is an atheist. Both got married in 2011 and have a son through surrogacy.

2. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor

Saif Ali Khan has Bengali-Muslim roots, while Kareena belongs to a traditional Punjabi family. Saif’s previous marriage was also inter religious which ended in divorce. Chhote Nawaab Saif and the darling of the Kapoor khandan Kareena got married in 2014 after dating for seven years.

1. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Chhibba

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Chhibba

This undoubtedly is the greatest love story of all time. Gauri married Shah Rukh Khan when he was a nobody. She stuck with him during difficult times and Shah Rukh Khan has credited her with the success he has gained today. Gauri belongs to a Brahmin Hindu family and Shah Rukh Khan is a Muslim. The couple tied the knot in 1991. They have three adorable children, AbRam, Aryan, and Suhana. This couple is an inspiration to all the inter religion couples out there.

We must always remember, religion is nothing but our beliefs. We should not let it get in the way of doing what we believe in. God always stands for love. Therefore, there is no way that religion can stand in the way of love. Always follow your heart.

Top Ten Best Movies of Nana Patekar of All Time

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Nana Patekar, born as Vishwanath Patekar, is a magnificent actor to have graced the realms of Bollywood. Bollywood has had its share of actors over the years, but only a few made such ergonomic impact as Nana did.

His movies are a visual delight to watch. He has been delivering out-of-the-box performances for many years now and still stands atop as the Bollywood’s finest actors.

The recipient of three National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, this man has been the tutelage of the movie arena.

Here’s a lookback at the top 10 best movies of Nana Patekar of all time. Take your time and do go through it. You’d love the way we’ve compiled the list.

Nana Patekar

Let’s start off in a descending order.

10. Taxi No.9211 (2006)

  • A slice-of-life drama movie, this one is worth a watch for anyone wanting a fine time.
  • It is loosely based on the Hollywood movie, Changing Lanes.
  • Nana Patekar was well received and applauded for his performance in the movie.

9. Rajneeti (2010)

  • The modern day adaptation of contemporary epic saga Mahabharata by Prakash Jha had a wide cast of multiple actors.
  • Nana Patekar played the role of a modern day Krishna and performed with ease.
  • His silent, calculative and manipulating portrayal was great to watch.

8. Shagird (2011)

  • Often an underrated movie, this one features one of the finest performances of Nana Patekar.
  • The movie revolves around a corrupt cop and his disciple.
  • We bet you wouldn’t be disappointed a nick with this movie, just go for it, watch it.

7. Prahaar (1991)

  • Prahaar is a movie that revolves around Indian army, where Nana Patekar portrays the character of Major.
  • This movie brought many issues like corruption, extortion, apathy into light.
  • It was nominated for the 37th Filmfare Award for Best Story.

6. Yeshwant (1997)

  • Yeshwant was a Bollywood crime drama film based on the storyline of Inspector Yeshwant (Nana Patekar) and his life incidents.
  • This movie was virtually a one-man show with Nana stealing the limelight with his virtuoso acting and grandeur portrayal.

5. Parinda (1990)

  • This movie has the storyline of Indian underworld dons and their journey.
  • Although blessed with a wide cast of Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit, the way Nana portrayed the gang-lord was an eye-opener.
  • His way of balancing the business and personal life was great to watch in this movie.

4. Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997)

  • Ghulam-E-Mustafa leaned into the communal divide and diversity prevailing in India.
  • The way Nana portrayed the role of a gangster named Mustafa, who falls for a dancer, played by Raveena Tandon is a visual that is etched into the memory lanes of viewers for years to come by.

3. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)

  • A Sanjay Leela Bhansali debut offering in the Bollywood, Khamoshi: The Musical is a movie that hits the notes of the heart.
  • The portrayal of thedeaf and mute father by Nana Patekar was something nobody could have pulled off.
  • The scene when his daughter goes into a coma and his outburst is a major attraction and standout scene of the movie.

2. Krantiveer (1994)

  • An action crime film, this one featured a great performance from Nana Patekar.
  • Based on the story of political injustice and corruption, this movie has always endeared to its viewers.
  • The way Nana delivered his dialogues were a delight to the viewers. It’s his portrayal of the character Pratap that allowed the movie to achieve such unprecedented heights.
  • The movie earned four Filmfare awards and one National Film Award.

1. Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)

  • A crime thriller movie, Ab Tak Chhappan, is the standout of the lot for Nana Patekar in Bollywood.
  • This movie looked into the storyline of a police Inspector who killed 56 henchmen during his time.
  • It was inspired by true events in the Mumbai City.
  • A hard gritty drama film which demonstrates multiple shades of personalities for Nana Patekar, this one had all that one could hope for.
  • Definitely a must-watch in everyone’s list.

It’s time we pull the curtains down in our list of top 10 best movies of Nana Patekar of all time. There’s much more to this magnificent actor than this mere list, yet we did our best in compiling the best 10 of the lot. Let’s just sit back and enjoy this, shall we?

Top Ten Best Movies of Amitabh Bachchan of All Time

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Amitabh Bachchan, an epitome of Indian cinema among the world, a persona of true greatness to have destined the lands of Mahabharata plainis a legendary actor and a fine gentleman.

Any superlatives ain’t enough to describe what he has earned as accolades till date. The recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan along with the highest civilian honor from the Government of France, this ergonomic personality has seen it all.

Here’s a lookback at top ten best movies of Amitabh Bachchan of all time

Amitabh Bachchan

10) Silsila (1981)

  • A movie that took thetime to garner the cult status among the movie enthusiasts, this one revolves around the role of brooding lover from Amitabh Bachchan.
  • The movie explored the broader story of love, loss, and uncontrollable passion.

9) Sholay (1975)

  • An unmatched classic in the history of Indian cinema, this one is still making rounds till date.
  • This movie has led the characters to achieve the legendary status among the followers.
  • The revenge tale, the buddy moments and the comic senses along with the epic enigma of characters have made this one of the finest movies of Amitabh Bachchan of all time.

8) Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)

  • One of the most endearing movies of all time, this one features everything that a movie should contain.
  • The comedy, drama, romance, action, justice and more makes it a full-fledged entertaining movie.
  • It features a wide cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and more which makes it a classic trait of a movie.

7) Don (1978)

  • Remember the character of Vijay along with the role of Don played by Amitabh Bachchan in the movie. No one could have really slipped those roles such eloquently.
  • An amazing treat to watch, this one has even been made out as a modern day remake too.
  • An absolutely fantastic performance by the mega-star Amitabh Bachchan makes it into our list at number 7.

6) Deewar (1975)

  • This movie kick started the theme of theanti-hero in the Bollywood.
  • This movie explores the relation between two brothers, one played by Amitabh Bachchan and the other played by Shashi Kapoor.
  • The movie comes down all to the motherly love and the divide between the brothers who are separated by the crime by-line.

 5) Zanjeer (1973)

  • The start of the route for the Amitabh Bachchan as a solo actor with his first hit came via Zanjeer.
  • This paved theway for the angry young man to reach the unprecedented heights never seen like before.
  • Zanjeer even made its way into a remake in the modern day.

4) Piku (2015)

  • If anyone had a doubt that the era of Amitabh Bachchan is onto an end needs to watch this modern flick.
  • It touched upon the story of short-tempered Piku Banerjee and her aging
  • Amitabh Bachchan received his fourth National Award for Best Actor for this movie.

3) Agneepath (1990)

  • The ultimate professional performance of his career, this movie is a cult classic and a must watch for any movie followers.
  • The way Amitabh Bachchan portrays Vijay Deenanath Chauhan is enduring to the eyes.
  • The movie earned Amitabh Bachchan the accolade of National Award for Best Actor, his first of the bunch.

2) Paa (2009)

  • This man is never gonna get old. The charming way he pulled off the character of Auro is asight to behold.
  • The movie deals with the subject of rare genetic condition progeria and dwells on the relation between father and son.
  • The movie earned Amitabh Bachchan his third National Award for Best Actor and a Filmfare Critics award for Best Actor too.

1) Black (2005)

  • The movie is based on the story of a blind and deaf girl and her relation with her teacher. It draws inspiration from the life of Helen Keller.
  • Amitabh Bachchan himself claimed this movie to be his best one till date.
  • The movie earned Amitabh Bachchan his second National Film award and fourth Filmfare award for best actor. He also earned Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

With that, we’ve reached the end of our list. We rolled back the years and had a look at his best performances till date. We hope there’s more to come from him. Till then, let’s raise a toast to the fine gentleman of our era, Amitabh Bachchan.

Top Ten Best Movies of Anil Kapoor of All Time

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Anil Kapoor, a perennial actor who has been playing his trade in the Bollywood circuit and international arena for years with his acting colossus is someone to really look forward too.

An actor that’s known for his versatility and unfazed attribute to undertaking the hardest of tasks in hands, this man is one of the best of his time. A recipient of two National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards, this man is a supreme talent.

His movie Slumdog-Millionaire shook the whole world and earned the movie Academy Award.

Anil Kapoor

Here’s a throwback to the top ten best movies of Anil Kapoor of all time on our blog today. Enjoy the show!

10) Ladla (1994)

  • A movie that’s based on the storyline of a beloved son who lives with his disabled mom is such a fine movie made till date.
  • It featured Anil Kapoor as the beloved son along with Farida Jalaalreprising the role of themother along with Sridevi and Raveena Tandon as the other leads.

9) Welcome (2007)

  • If you ever that the doubt on Anil Kapoor’s comedy abilities, then you need to watch this one asap.
  • A movie featuring two gangsters and their sister along with his lover, this movie is a full on entertainment.
  • The way Anil Kapoor portrayed the character of Majnu Bhai was such a laughter riot all throughout.

8) Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)

  • A movie based on the twin characters of Anil Kapoor, this one is worth a watch.
  • This one is based on the traditional Bollywood drama story and is a remake of Ram Aur Shyam starring Dilip Kumar.

7) Parinda (1989)

  • Parinda is a movie based on the story of gang-war and underworld.
  • The movie featured Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff as the two brothers caught on the either side of gang-wars while Nana Patekar played the role of adon.
  • The movie is still rated as one of the best till date in gangster genre.

6) Lamhe (1991)

  • A rare movie that still retains its glory even after dampened at the box office.
  • This unconventional romance movie featured Anil Kapoor in dual roles while Sridevi played the female lead.
  • The way Anil Kapoor played the role of heartbroken youth along with another role of grey haired somber man in his 40’s is such exquisite and irresistible.

 5) Ram Lakhan (1989)

  • Who wouldn’t remember the chartbusting number from this movie- ‘Yeh Ji, Oh Ji’?
  • This movie featured the story of two brothers played by Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.
  • It remains one of the best drama films of Bollywood till date.

4) Tezaab (1988)

  • A movie reprising of the hit duo of Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, this movie showcases a college student and his adversary with the legal consequences of the society.
  • The acting skills of Anil Kapoor uplifted the movie to become one of the hits of the decade.

3) Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

  • A British drama film directed by Danny Boyle, this movie is regarded as a sleeper hit and gained immense acclaim throughout the globe.
  • The movie even earned Academy Awards for Best Movie and Best Direction.
  • Anil Kapoor played the role of game host in the movie and his portrayal of the role was applauded throughout.

2) Nayak (2001)

  • A political thriller movie, Nayak is still regarded as the best movie to be made on such genre till date.
  • The movie showcases the emergence of an efficient Chief Minister who motives are to achieve the best socio-economic stability and growth.
  • This movie had Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee and veteran late actor Amrish Puri in the leads.
  • A must-watch for everyone, truly a masterpiece of a movie.

1) Mr. India (1987)

  • The finest of the lot belongs to Mr. India in our list.
  • This movie is about a poor yet big hearted person taking orphans into the home and sheltering them.
  • This movie follows the plot of the lead Anil Kapoor using an invisibility device to fight off against the megalomaniac.
  • This movie remains one of the finest in the Bollywood.

Wasn’t the list interesting one? Well, guess what, there’s many that need an honorable mention too like Massal, Karma, No Entry, Meri Jung and more. There much more to come from this great actor in the upcoming days, till then it’s us bidding adieu.

Top Ten Best Movies of Om Puri of All Time

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Om Puri is an Indian Bollywood persona to have traded out many films in his tutelary career till date. One from the 1973 alumnus of National School of Drama alongside another fine actor Naseeruddin Shah, he has been the recipient of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor of India.

He has acted in multiple British, Hollywood movies, art films and independent movies alongside in his long distinguished career.

Continuing our series of looking into the top ten best movies of Bollywood personalities, we shall base our talk on this true gentleman of movie fraternity.

Om Puri

Here’s a look back at the top ten movies of Om Puri of all time

10) Malamaal Weekly (2006)

  • A movie by Priyadarshan, this one is a comedy-drama film featuring Paresh Rawal and Om Puri in the leads.
  • The movie was a laughter riot throughout and remained a hit among the movie charts.

9) Maqbool (2003)

  • Maqbool, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is an Indian crime drama film based on the adaptation of Macbeth by Shakespeare.
  • The movie featured Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapoor, Om Puri in leads.
  • The movie earned international acclaim for the way it was portrayed.
  • Om Puri essayed the role of police officer in the movie.

8) Chup Chup Ke (2006)

  • This movie had a host of characters cast for the roles.
  • It featured Om Puri in supporting role.
  • The movie was immensely popular for its comic scenes and laughter moments.

7) Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)

  • An absolute beckoning of a movie, this was a crime thriller one keeping the viewers at seat until the very last moment.
  • The movie had awide cast of Bobby Deol, Manisha Koirala, Kajol in the leads while Paresh Rawal, Om Puri made the supporting cast.

6) Kyon Ki (2005)

  • A movie that remains underrated till date, this one had a great story line based on the internationally acclaimed novel ‘One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’.
  • It featured Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff and Kareena Kapoor in the leads while Om Puri essayed the role of the doctor in the asylum.

 5) Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)

  • This one is an American comedy-drama film, featuring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the leads.
  • The movie touched upon the subject of Operation Cyclone, a mission based on the funding and support of Afghan mujahideen in the Soviet-Afghan War.
  • Om Puri played the character of President of Pakistan in the movie.

4) My Son the Fanatic (1997)

  • This movie is a British drama film based on the short story written by Hanif Kureishi.
  • This one featured Om Puri as Parvez, an alcoholic driver living in the UK.
  • This movie earned immense praise in the international arena for its story subplot and the acting of the cast.

3) Aakrosh (1980)

  • This movie is an Indian art house film based on the writing of renowned Marathi writer Vijay Tendulkar.
  • The movie earned Om Puri Filmfare award for Best Supporting Actor.
  • This movie was featured in the list of 60 movies that shaped the Indian film industry in the time frame spanning six decades.

2) Ardh Satya (1983)

  • A movie made in the collaboration the same team from Aakrosh, this one had Om Puri play a titular role of police sub-inspector in the movie.
  • The movie was based on cop-drama with the protagonist role played by Om Puri.
  • The movie earned rave reviews and garnered great accolades on multiple stages.
  • The movie earned Om Puri National Award for Best Actor.

1) East is West (1999)

  • Here’s the movie that occupies the top spot in our list, East is East, a British comedy-drama film.
  • This movie had a wide cast and featured the story line set in the year 1971.
  • Om Puri played the role of a Pakistani father, the head of the mixed ethnicity British household.
  • The movie earned the title of Best Comedy Movie at British Comedy Awards. Furthermore, a sequel titled West is West was made later on.

It’s time on gives this fine actor the tribute and accolades he deserves. A man with an incredible record of displaying his talent with ease at the national and international arena, a mere superlative won’t count towards what he truly accounts for. We bid time on for today. We shall be back with more right away. Adios.

Top Ten Best Movies of Boman Irani of All Time

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Boman Irani, an Indian actor who profoundly lights-off the character on screen with his natural flair of skill and certainty is one of the finest actors bordering on audacity.

Having taken another route to the Bollywood and making his debut at the age of 42, this man has gone on to live off many great roles on the big screen. His indispensable way of prepping any characters with such ease and gusto makes him one of the top-seeded ones in the movie arena.

Here’s a look back onto the fine career of a man who played atutelary character on many of his films in the ilk of Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, 3 idiots, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Don and more.

Boman Irani

Let’s get the clock ticking, shall we?

10) Darna Mana Hai (2002)

  • Let’s start off with the one that started his career in the Bollywood. Although not his debut one, bit this one had considerably shared more space on the camera that a previous couple of movies of his career.
  • The movie had him play a role of a creepy hotel owner, a fine portrayal in a horror anthology.

9) Well Done Abba (2009)

  • A political satire movie, this one had Boman Irani portray a double role.
  • The movie had favorable reviews from the top critics of India and earned Boman Irani praise for his acting skills.

8) Don 2 (2011)

  • Don 2 was the second installment in the series of Don by Farhan Akhtar.
  • The movie had Shahrukh Khan and Boman Irani play the leads while Priyanka Chopra played the supporting cast.
  • Boman continued his role of Vardhan, the chief antagonist from the first installment.

7) Being Cyrus (2005)

  • An English language Indian film, this one had Saif Ali Khan, Naseeruddin Shan, Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani as the star cast.
  • The movie portrayed Boman Irani in one of the very dark performances of his life as a boorish tyrant.

6) Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006)

  • A directorial debut of Dibakar Banerjee, this one had as comedy drama on the plot of land apprehend and builders.
  • The movie featured Boman as the gleeful yet underhanded Delhi builder entangled in affine turn of events of land acclaim.

5) Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

  • A Hindi drama film, a sequel to the blockbuster movie Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, this one resembled the same cast in the leads from the first one.
  • This movie had Boman Irani play the role of Lucky Singh, a self-seeking businessman who is taught a lesson by Munna (played by Sanjay Dutt) and his troops.

4) Main Hoon Na (2004)

  • A movie with a star cast of Shahrukh Khan, Suni Shetty, and Boman Irani, this one had Boman play the role of a principal.
  • The movie earned him Filmfare nomination for best comedian for his funny and witty portrayal of the principal.

3) Don: The Chase Begins (2006)

  • A reboot of the previously hit movie of the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, this one is directed by Farhan Akhtar.
  • The movie had Shahrukh Khan and Boman Irani along with Priyanka Chopra in the leads well supported by Om Puri, Arjun Rampal, Isha Kopitker and more.
  • The movie had Boman relay the character of DCP D’Silva aka Vardhan.

2) Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003)

  • A movie directed by Raj Kumar Hirani and starring a cast of Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani in the leads, this one was a true laughter remedy.
  • The movie was declared a blockbuster and achieved silver jubilee status, only 8th since the turn of the millennium.
  • The movie had Boman portray the role of Dr. JC Asthana. He was lauded for the way he played the character.

1) 3 Idiots (2009)

  • Guess, nothing usurps this one.
  • 3 Idiots was a movie that shook the whole nation and changed the way thoughts were perceived among the parents and children alike.
  • The movie had a powerful storyline acted ergonomically by the fine actors Aamir Khan, Boman Irani, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan and Kareena Kapoor in the leads.
  • The movie made its way into the top grosser in the Bollywood history home and abroad.
  • Boman Irani received Filmfare award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Viru Sahastrabuddhe aka Virus.
  • Truly a once in a lifetime movie, this needs to be watched by all.

Honorable mention does need to go to Waqt: The Race Against Time, Hey Babyy, Houseful, P.K and more. This versatile actor has been lighting up the screen with his fine ability to get under the skin of any character or role.

We finally bid adieu from this list of top ten movies of Boman Irani of all time. Adios.


Top Ten Best Movies of Irrfan Khan of All Time

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Irrfan Khan, a method actor, predominantly plying his trade in Indian cinema is truly herculean amongst the Bollywood fraternity. His versatile and natural acting coupled with his flair in the voice makes such an intriguing view to watch.

Also known as Sahabzade Irrfan Khan is the recipient of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor of India. He has earned National Film Award for Best Actor from Paan Singh Tomar alongside three Filmfare Awards for Paan Singh Tomar, Life in a Metro and Haasil.

It’s time we had a look back on his best films of the past and rank them accordingly in our list of top ten movies. Continuing the series ahead, we present you the top ten best movies of Irrfan Khan of all time.

Irrfan Khan

10) New York (2009)

  • A movie by Kabir Khan based on the plot of September 11 attacks and the aftermath issues faced by students and people of Asian descent.
  • The movie featured John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh in the leads while Irrfan Khan played the role of a cop.
  • The movie earned immense reviews for the whole of thecast and opened the door of Hollywood for Irrfan.

9) Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)

  • A romantic thriller movie with a cast of Irrfan Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Arunoday Singh and Aditi Rao Hydari, this one was a critically acclaimed movie.
  • The movie revolves around Arun (played by Irrfan), a chartered accountant and his life events.

8) D-Day (2013)

  • An Indian action thriller movie, this one was made on a fictional story base.
  • The movie featured Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Shruti Hasan and Huma Qureshi in leads.
  • The movie was an instant hit at the box office and earned immense plaudits for the story portrayal.

7) Life in a Metro (2007)

  • An Indian drama film, this one revolved around the story of nine lives living in a metropolitan city.
  • The movie had a wide assembled cast of Dharmendra, Irrfan Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, Kay Kay Menon and more.
  • The movie was a breath of fresh air in Bollywood and earned Irrfan Khan the Best Supporting Actor at the Filmfare awards.

6) Haasil (2003)

  • A movie that has earned the status of thecult movie over the years, this one was directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.
  • The movie had Jimmy Shergill and Irrfan Khan along with Ashutosh Rana and Hirshita Bhatt as the supporting cast.
  • The movie earned Irrfan Khan Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Negative role.

5) Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

  • A British drama film, this one was acclaimed throughout the world.
  • The movie revolved around the story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old from the slums of Mumbai winning the game show, ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire?’ and his remembrance of the past.
  • The movie was nominated for 10 segments and won 8 of them at the Academy Awards.
  • Irrfan Khan essayed the role of a police inspector in the movie.

4) Talvar (2015)

  • Talvar, a movie based on the plot of 2008 Noida double murder case was directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Vishal Bhardwaj.
  • The movie had Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma in the leads.
  • Irrfan Khan acted in the role of Ashwin Kumar, a crime investigation officer in the movie.

3) Life of Pi (2012)

  • Life of Pi is an American survival drama film based on Yang Martel’s 2001 novel of the same name.
  • The movie had an assembled cast of Irrfan Khan, Suraj Sharma, Rafe Spall in the leads.
  • The movie was an international acclaimed one and an all-time hit on the box office charts.
  • It won four awards at the 85th Academy Awards.

2) Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

  • A movie that definitely needs to be ranked higher in the all-time Bollywood ratings.
  • The movie earned immense critical acclaim and was one of the hits of the year.
  • The movie earned Irrfan Khan National Awards for Best Actor and the movie itself as the Best Movie.
  • The movie was a heart-provoking portrayal of the athlete Paan Singh Tomar.

1) Lunch Box (2013)

  • The top of the pile belongs to Lunch Box, an Indian epistolary romantic film featuring Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddique in the leads.
  • The movie was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and won critics week viewer’s choice award.
  • The movie was a box office success and retains warm affection on everyone’s heart.

Apart from the list, honorable mention does need to go to Maqbool, Billu Barber, Kasoor, Jazbaa and more. His long distinguished career has had him ply his trade in different arenas with utmost success.

Top Ten Best Movies of Mithun Chakraborty of All Time

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Mithun Chakraborty, often known as Mithun Da is a fine actor who went on to establish himself as one of the leads of the Bollywood industry. Not merely confined to the movie fraternity, this man is an entrepreneur and a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament.

A recipient of three National Film Awards, Mithun Da started his career as a junior in the industry. A profound dancer who lit up the Bollywood stage with his dancing skills, he has earned fan followings all over the world.

Mithun Chakraborty

We look ahead to top ten best movies of Mithun Chakraborty on our blog today. Let yourself off the hook for few moments and enjoy the fine performances of him in his herculean career.

10) Ghulami (1985)

  • A movie by J.P. Dutta, this one is based on the caste and feudal system in Rajasthan.
  • The movie features awide assembled cast of Dharmendra, Naseeruddin Shah and Mithun Da among the leads.
  • Mithun Da relays the role of a villager who has returned after serving in the Indian army.

9) Jallad (1995)

  • Jallad was a movie based on the storyline of greed and avarice that can encompass even the simplest of men.
  • The movie featured Mithun Da in dual roles and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Villain.

8) Bees Saal Baad(1988)

  • This one was a horror feature film and featured Mithun Da, Dimple Kapadia among the leads.
  • The movie emerged as a horror family drama and earned afine response from the viewers.

7) Guru (2007)

  • An Indian drama film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, this movie had Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Da and R. Madhavan in leads.
  • The movie became the first Indian movie to have a mainstream premiere in Canada.
  • The movie was lauded from all quarters for the story base and the performance of the characters.

6) Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)

  • A cult movie with Mithun Da, Smita Patil, Salma Agha and Amrish Puri in the leads, this one ranks as one of the finest of his career.
  • Mithun Da played the role of Satish Kumar, a kid who turns into adult and his life events.
  • The movie had background score from the famous Bappi Lehri or simply Bappi Da.

5) Mrigayaa (1976)

  • An Indian art film featuring the relationship between British colonists and Indian villagers, this one was the first foray of Mithun Da in the movie arena.
  • The movie earned him National Award for Best Actor.
  • The movie is based on a short story written by Bhagbati Charan Panigrahi.

4) Tahader Katha (1992)

  • A powerful movie based on the plot of Indian Freedom fighter during the freedom movement.
  • This movie had Mithun Da starring into the role of the freedom fighter and was directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
  • The movie earned Mithun Chakraborty National Film Award for Best Actor.

3) Pyaar Jhukta Nahin(1985)

  • Pyaar Jhukta Nahin is an Indian feature film made in 1985 featuring the story of love and relationship.
  • The movie had Mithun Da portray the role of the middle-class photographer and Padmini Kolhapure as the rich girl who falls for him.
  • the movie also featured Danny and Asrani in the supporting cast.

2) Agneepath (1900)

  • A movie that definitely needs to be ranked higher in the all-time Bollywood ratings, this one regained the cult status as the time flew by.
  • It had Amitabh Bachchan and Mithun plying as the leads while Danny played the bad guy in the movie.
  • The movie earned Mithun Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
  • A definitive must-watch for anyone seeking a pathway into the vault of classic great movies.

1) Disco Dancer (1982)

  • A movie that made its mark not just on the Bollywood arena but on the internationalstage, this one makes the top of the pile on our list.
  • The rags-to-riches story in the movie made a welcome sight to watch.
  • The music of Bappi Da along with the dancing skills of Mithun Da made an awesome duo that uplifted the movie into a legendary status.
  • The movie still retains the titular image of most successful one in the Soviet Union from the Bollywood fraternity.

Coming to the end of the list, we would like to express honorable mentions to some other movies like Titli, Shaukeen, Phool Aur Angar, Loha and more. It was a great time compiling this list of top ten movies of Mithun Da of all time, a refreshing time for the mind. Guess, you liked the list, didn’t you?

Top Ten Best Movies of Govinda of All Time

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Govinda, a mainstream Indian film actor who has been entertaining viewers and masses alike with his impeccable movies is a colossus in itself when the talk of great actors come up.

Govind Arun Ahuja was one of the first ones to try the comedy in the leads of the movie. However, his journey wasn’t always what we perceive as.

Govinda has delivered many great movies even before he ventured into the comedy genre. His transformation into a comic lord in the Bollywood was such a delight to watch and he still ranks as one of the finest actors of Bollywood.

Apart from his comic senses and great acting skills, he made out as a great dancer in the industry. Here’s a take on his career to find out the top ten best movies of Govinda of all time.

Govinda

Time to get the ball rolling!

10) Shikari (2000)

  • Shikari was a thriller movie featuring Govinda, Karishma Kapoor, Tabu in the leads.
  • The movie portrayed Govinda in a non-contemporary role and it ranks at number 10 on our list for the way Govinda lived the character even though the movie bombed at the box office.

9) Aakhen (1993)

  • Aakhen was an action comedy film featuring the hit duo of David Dhawan in the direction and Govinda as the lead.
  • It featured Chunky Pandey in the other lead character along with Kader Khan in supporting cast.
  • The movie was a laughter journey mapped with few action scenes and thus earned the status of thebest running movie of the year 1993.

8) Deewana Mastana (1997)

  • A romantic comedy film with the star cast of Juhi Chawla, Anil Kapoor and Govinda in pivotal roles, this movie was loved throughout by the viewers.
  • The movie portrayed Govinda as Bunnu who goes through all sorts of events during his presence with Juhi and Anil Kapoor.

7) Partner (2007)

  • A movie that reunited the hit duo of Govinda and David Dhawan, this one had Salman Khan in another lead alongside Govinda.
  • The movie was a comeback of Govinda in Bollywood and became one of the top grosser of the year.

6) Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)

  • The movie had Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda playing double roles in comic capacity.
  • Another one from the David Dhawan direction, this one was a great movie with afunny
  • A definitive must-watch for any Govinda fan.

5) Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)

  • This was a romantic comedy film featuring Govinda and Divya Bharti in the leads
  • The movie was directed by David Dhawan and was an instant hit among the viewers.
  • The movie had Govinda play a role of one of the cadets in the National Corps.

4) Hero No. 1 (1992)

  • A dramedy film, featuring Govinda and Karishma Kapoor in the leads, this one was directed by David Dhawan
  • It featured Paresh Rawal and Kader Khan in thesupporting role.
  • The movie was a fun-intended and was immensely applauded for the way the movie made out.
  • The movie was a chartbuster in music segment too.

3) Swarg (1990)

  • A movie featuring the great actor, Rajesh Khanna in the lead with Govinda supporting throughout is one of the finest ones to be made in Bollywood.
  • The movie had a very heart-whelming storyline and was loved immensely throughout the nation.
  • The movie had Govinda portrayed the role of a loyal servant to the character of Rajesh Khanna.

2) Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)

  • A comedy movie recreating the hit duo of Govinda and Karishma along with the direction of David Dhawan is the recipe for success.
  • The movie had Govinda play the role of villager turned impressive musician balancing his life amidst of two wives.
  • The movie remains immensely popular till date among the viewers.

1) Raja Babu (1994)

  • Another one from the camp of David Dhawan and featuring Govinda and Karishma Kapoor in the leads, this was remains one of the finest of Govinda career.
  • This movie had Govinda play a role of apoor orphan adopted by a wealthy villager duo Kader Khan and Aruna Irani.

There are many more of Govinda’s movie that has been great over the years like Dulhe Raja, Maharaja, Coolie No.1, Kyon Ki Main Jhut Nahi Bolta and much. He has always been entertaining us over the years and we hope the saga continues on.

Top Ten Best Movies of Akshay Kumar of All Time

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Akshay Kumar, an actor that redefined the meaning of action in Bollywood, is a man known for delivering top-of-the-line performances in the movies.

Named Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia primarily, he adopted the stage name of Akshay Kumar while entering the Bollywood fraternity.

Having made his debut almost three decades into the past, this man set the benchmark in the action flicks before stepping stone onto the comedy scene.

Akshay Kumar

Here’s a look through his career to find out what remains as the top ten best movies of all time. Time to raise the curtains, aye?

10) Jaanwar (1999)

  • This movie revived back the career of Akshay Kumar when it went a slight downhill.
  • The movie had Akshay, Karishma Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty in pivotal roles.
  • The movie was a commercial and critical hit.

9)  Mohra (1994)

  • Mohra was a movie based on socio-political action thriller and had Akshay Kumar alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Sunil Shetty and Raveena Tandon sharing leads.
  • The movie had a fine storyline and became one of the top grosser of the year.
  • The movie earned 9 Filmfare nominations in the annual year awards.

8) Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995)

  • The third installment in the Khiladi series after Khiladi and Main Khiladi Tu Anari, this one had Akshay Kumar, Mamta Kulkarni, Monish Behl in the leads.
  • The movie is adapted from the novel Lallu by Ved Prakash Sharma.
  • This one was one of the top grosser of the year and Akshay Kumar was lauded for his action skills in the movie.

7) Special 26 (2013)

  • An Indian heistdrama film based on the true events of 1987 Opera House Heist, this one is something everyone really needs to watch.
  • Playing the role of themain lead alongside other actors like Paresh Rawal, Manoj Bajpayee and more, Akshay Kumar leads the movie immaculately.
  • The movie remains one of the best to have released over the last decade and earned immense acclaim.

6) Hera Pheri (2000)

  • An Indian comedy flick, this one is ranked as one of the best comedy films to have been made in Bollywood.
  • This movie had Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Akshay Kumar shares the screens in alead
  • The movie earned Paresh Rawal the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.

5) Gabbar is Back (2015)

  • An Indian vigilante-action-drama film, this one had issues like socio-political in its agenda. The movie is a slap work on the existing corruption in the nation.
  • The movie earned its way into one of the bigger hits of the year.
  • The movie had a nice storyline and earned Akshay Kumar immense acclaim for his portrayal of Gabbar in aparallel

4) Airlift (2016)

  • The movie based on the true story of largest human evacuation in the world.
  • The movie had Akshay Kumar portray the role of Kuwaiti businessman Ranjit Katwal while Nimrat Kaur played the supporting cast.
  • The movie was super hit and earned immense praise across the nation.

3) Baby (2015)

  • An Indian movie based on the spy-thriller story, this one was directed by Neeraj Pandey and featured AkshayKumar, Danny, Rana Daggubatti in the leads.
  • The movie opened to rave reviews from the critics for its portrayal and earned praise for the director and Akshay Kumar for his role.
  • The movie still ranks as one of the best of all time.

2) Rowdy Rathore (2012)

  • Akshay Kumar lived up to his past billings of action-hero via this movie.
  • The movie had action-drama plot and was directed by Prabhu Deva.
  • The movie featured Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha in the leads.
  • It was one of the top grosser of the year and earned the status of Blockbuster in India.
  • Akshay Kumar essayed a dual role of a thief and a policeman.

1) Khiladi (1992)

  • The top of the line belongs to the Khiladi, the first one in the installment of Khiladi series.
  • The movie was the breakthrough of Akshay Kumar in the Bollywood and gave ample boost to his career going forward.
  • The movie had Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Jhulka, Dipak Tijori and more share screens.
  • It remains the first super-hit movie in the career of this fine actor.

It really was a hard time coming to a top ten list for such an actor with multiple great movies. Honorable mentions need to go to Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Dhadkan, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri and more.

Do put your thoughts down below. We’d love to hear from you.

Top Ten Best Movies of Nawazuddin Siddiqui of All Time

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is someone who is off-the-grid to what contemporary actors are perceived as. Lined up as a method actor with agreat set of character skills, he has truly made the mark on the biggest stage of cinema.

Having made a rather subdue start with Sarfarosh, he notched up his acting caliber to the highest bar and has become one of the top-seeded actors of the movie fraternity.

Only a few in the industry can match up to what he can deliver through his performances. And to sum up in words, his skillset ranges from heart-provoking performances to spine-tingling ones.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

We present you the top ten movies of Nawazuddin Siddiqui of all time in our list today. It’s time we start then.

10) Badlapur (2015)

  • A movie that hit the screens last year, this one is a crime thriller movie.
  • It has a cast of David Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam and more.
  • The movie became a top grosser in the box office circuit.

9)  New York (2009)

  • A movie that was based on the aftermath story of September 11 attack and itsconsequences.
  • This movie had awide cast of John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Niel Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan in the leads.
  • Nuwazuddin played a supporting role of a 9/11 detainee who underwent extreme torturous time in the cells.

8) Black Friday (2004)

  • The movie was directed by Anurag Kashyap and had the storyline from the book Black Friday-The True Story of Bombay Blasts by Hussain Zaidi.
  • The movie is a true account of the 1993 bombings in Mumbai (then Bombay).

7) Kick (2014)

  • Kick is a movie featuring the star cast of Salman Khan in the pivotal role.
  • The rest of the cast were Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the leads.
  • The movie is an action film. The movie is officially a remake of Telugu movie Kick.
  • Nawazuddin featured as the main antagonist of the movie.

6) Talaash (2012)

  • This one is a neo-noir mystery film and features Aamir Khan as the lead while Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao make up the supporting cast.
  • The movie received great applause from the viewers in India and abroad.
  • Nawazuddin was lauded for his portrayal of his character.

5) The Lunchbox (2013)

  • An Indian epistolary romantic film, this one was received immense acclaim all throughout the globe.
  • The movie had a cast of Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the leads.
  • The movie made its round in the Cannes Film Festival and won the Critics Week Viewer’s Choice Award.
  • A movie that resonated multiple hearts in the nation, one must watch this one.

4) Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

  • An Indian drama film by Kabir Khan, this one has a story synopsis of an ardent devotee of Hindu deity Hanuman embarking on a journey to accompany a lost child to her parents.
  • The movie features a star cast of Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Nuwazuddin Siddiqui and more.
  • The movie was a blockbuster at the box office charts and garnered multiple awards.

3) Kahaani (2012)

  • A mystery thriller movie, Kahaani was directed by Sujoy Ghosh a had a cast of Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Parambrata Chatterjee and more.
  • The movie revolved around the storyplot of a pregnant woman in search of her lost husband.
  • The movie was an instant hit and garnered great reception from all around.

2) Gangs of Wasseypur-2 (2012)

  • An Indian thriller film centered on the coal mafia of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, this movie has had a cult following.
  • If the first part was all about Manoj Bajpayee making his mark, the second on is all about how Nawazuddin Siddiqui rises up to the occasion.
  • The movie made Nawazuddin an instant star in the Bollywood and laid a platform for further success down the lane.

1) Manjhi-The Mountain Man (2015)

  • An Indian biographical film, this one is made on the life of Dashrath Manjhi, the man who carved a path through the hill using only a hammer and a chisel.
  • The movie was directed by Ketan Mehta and opened up to immense praise from all the viewers and alike.
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui enacted the role of Dashrath Manjhi while Radhika Apte played the role of his wife.

Predominately a method actor, he has been giving us great performances to indulge in for many years. We hope the saga long continues upon.

We shall be back with more in this series. Adios.

Top Ten Best Movies of Sanjay Mishra of All Time

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Sanjay Mishra, a man with aneloquent smile on the face is a fine actor who acts off-the-grid non-contemporary roles. An alumnus of National School of Drama, he started his career in 1995.

He has played his part in lighting up the screen with his character presence and efficient timing. He had a humble start with TV series before slowly making his mark on the big screen.

Continuing our series of looking into the career of fine Bollywood figures and ranking them in a list of top ten, we take on the reel life of Sanjay Mishra on our blog today.

Sanjay Mishra

 Go on, the list of top ten best movies of Sanjay Mishra of all time is all set to roll on.

10) Dhamaal (2007)

  • An Indian comedy film with a wide assembled cast of Sanjay Dutt, RiteshDeshmukh, Arshad Warsi, JavedJaffrey, Sanjay Mishra, Asrani and more, this one was a fine entertaining movie.
  • The movie made way into another sequel year years on and earned a status of ahit at the box office.

9)  Apna Sapna Money Money (2006)

  • A comedy-drama film, this one had a wide cast of Ritesh Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Sunil Shetty, Sanjay Mishra, Jackie Shroff, Riya Sen and more.
  • The movie was hot at the box office circuit and was immensely loved for its funny gags.
  • A fineentertaining movie, one should definitely watch this one.

8) Chala Mussaddi…Office Office (2011)

  • A movie based on the super-hit TV series Chala Mussaddi……Office Office, this one resembled the same cast from the past.
  • The movie was liked by the viewers but did little in the box office circuit.
  • The movie had Sanjay Mishra reprise his role of Shukla Ji as of the TV series while Pankaj Kapoor relayed the role of Mussaddi.

7) One Two Three (2008)

  • Anyone having watched this movie will relate to the comic dialogue of Sanjay Mishra.
  • The movie had a wide cast of Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Mishra and more.
  • The movie was a laughter riot throughout and did quite good at the box office.

6) Golmaal (2006)

  • Another movie by Rohit Shetty, this one had a wide cast of Ajay Devgan, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Arshad Warsi, Tushar Kapoor, Sanjay Mishra.
  • The movie featured on the comedy plot of four college dropouts gaining access to the house of a blind couple and the further consequences.
  • The movie was loved throughout and earned a blockbuster status at the box office.

5) Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010)

  • An Indian comedy-drama film, this one had the cast of Neha Dhupia, Sanjay Mishra, Rajat Kapoor and more.
  • The movie has a funny storyline of an NRI returning back after the economic crisis in the USA and the consequences he faces.
  • Sanjay Mishra played the role of Bhai Sahab, the leader of goons.

4) Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)

  • An Indian drama film, this one had featured a story-line of a husband finally coming to terms with his wife.
  • The movie had a cast of Ayushman Khurana, Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra and more.
  • The movie became the hit of the year and earned good reviews from the viewers and alike.
  • The simple yet intriguing story and character were loved throughout.

3) All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)

  • A full-on comedy movie by Rohit Shetty, this one featured a wide cast of Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Sanjay Mishra and more.
  • The movie was a blockbuster in the box office circuit.
  • Sanjay Mishra portrayed the role of RGV (Raghunandandas Goverdhandas Vakavle) and became a popular laugh-gag in the movie.

2) Masaan (2015)

  • A movie bordered on the theme of common life and featuring two parallel stories, this movie earned enormous reviews throughout.
  • A movie by Neeraj Ghaywan, this featured Sanjay Mishra, Richa Chadda, Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi in the leads.
  • The movie was shot on the cinematic view of the holy place Benares and featured the shots by the holy Ganges.
  • A definitive must-watch for any movie enthusiast.

1) Ankhon Dekhi (2014)

  • This one is a gem of a movie to have been made in Bollywood.
  • A movie by Rajat Kapoor, this one bordered on the storyline of a common man exploring different avenues of life and trusting his instincts.
  • The movie was loved by all and earned Sanjay Mishra Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Raje Bauji.
  • This certainly rates as the best of his career till date.

Wasn’t the list entertaining one? Damn it was! A fine versatile actor whose career timeline shows a host of multiple characters; he is truly a fine actor.

Here’s us bidding goodbye for now. We shall be back with another entry the next time.

Top Ten Best Movies of Sunny Deol of All Time

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A true herculean hero of the Bollywood arena, Sunny Deol has had his fair share of success in the movies. A man with such powerful thrust of a voice, he has been regarded as one of the fine actors to have plied his trade.

The son of great legendary actor, Dharmendra, he started his career three decades back and given numerous hits over the years. Known for his fiery roles and top voice, he put the characters into light with his game.

We look back at the career of this fine actor to unearth the best movies of the lot. Go on, follow the route down and take a look at the top ten best movies of Sunny Deol of all time.

Sunny Deol

10) Arjun Pandit (1999)

  • A movie by Rahul Rawail, this one depicted a middle-class man fighting against the vicinity of Mumbai (the then Bombay).
  • The movie featured Mukesh Rishi, Juhi Chawla, Saurabh Shukla and more in the supporting cast.
  • The acting from Sunny Deol is top notch and the movie stands out all alone to this performance.

9) Indian (2001)

  • A true action flick bordered on the theme of a policeman fighting against the prevalent crime and injustice alongside warding off the henchman, this one was directed by N. Maharajan.
  • The movie featured Sunny Deol, Shilpa Shetty, Raj Babbar, Malaika Arora as the cast.
  • Released shortly after Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, this one raised the bar a notch high and enlisted Sunny Deol as one of the top most actors in the movie fraternity.
  • The out of the world acting from Sunny Deol made this movie a fine one to watch.

8) Apne (2007)

  • A movie made on the base of sports drama, this one was directed by Anil Sharma and featured both the generations of Deol family.
  • The movie had Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol plays the leads as boxers while Katrina Kaif and Shilpa Shetty play the female leads.
  • The movie is a heart-provoking story of family and sacrifice blended together.

7) Jeet (1996)

  • A movie that truly belongs to Sunny Deol and his fiery acting, this one is a pure action drama film directed by Raj Kanwar.
  • The movie featured Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor, Tabu as the other leads.
  • The intense action scenes alongside heart-provoking emotional etiquettes make this film worth a watch.

6) Border (1997)

  • A movie that everyone of you needs to watch, this one was made by J.P. Dutta and featured a wide cast of Sunny Deol Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty and more in the leads.
  • The movie depicts the story of 1971 war and unfolds the realm as to how one fights for their motherland.
  • This movie ranks as the top most war movie made in Bollywood till date. Read Also: 10 Best War Based Bollywood Movies Till Date

5) Ghatak: Lethal (1996)

  • A movie by Rajkumar Santoshi, this one bordered on the theme of action drama and had Sunny Deol, Meenakshi, Danny, and Amrish Puri play the leads.
  • The movie featured the storyline of a man who seeks revenge against the tyrannical gangster who has been suppressing the whole community and its residents.
  • The movie ranks as one of the best in the career of Sunny Deol.

4) Arjun (1985)

  • This movie featured Sunny Deol, Dimple Kapadia and Anupam Kher in tutelar roles and was directed by Rahul Rawail.
  • The movie is themed on action drama and has the storyline of a who upon completion of his education gets marred in all sorts of family and society problems.
  • This movie is unique of its kind in the Bollywood and made brilliant performances from all the cast members.

3) Damini: Lighting (1993)

  • A movie that seeks into the social issues, this one was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
  • The movie featured Sunny Deol, Meenakshi, Tinnu Anand, Sulabha Arya and more.
  • The movie had Sunny Deol portray a drunken lawyer which he performed quite brilliantly earning him a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor along with Filmfare Best Supporting Actor.

2) Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)

  • A movie that bordered on the theme of the partition of India-Pakistan and the consequences occurred to the residents on both sides.
  • The movie looked into the communal riots running during the period and the aftermath.
  • The movie was a blockbuster of the year and earned rave reviews throughout.
  • Sunny Deol’s acting was praised throughout the movie.

1) Ghayal (1990)

  • Another in the camp of Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol, this one had Meenakshi, Amrish Puri, Moushumi Chatterjee and more supporting Sunny Deol.
  • The movie looked into the storyline of an amateur boxer seeking revenge the tycoon and his henchmen.
  • The movie earned Sunny Deol National Film Award along with Filmfare award for Best Actor.

It’s time we bid adieu from our listicle on the top ten best movies of Sunny Deol of all time. We hope this proved a refreshing time for the movie buffs in you.


Top Ten Best Movies of Shakti Kapoor of All Time

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Shakti Kapoor, an actor who has been predominately seen in a protagonist and comic roles in the Bollywood circuit is a fine actor to behold off.

The man with more than 3 decades in the movie fraternity, he has acted in many all-time hits and more. A raging villainous character in the eighties and nighties, he is quite known for his entertaining comic roles too.

Here we present you the top ten best movies of Shakti Kapoor of all time on our blog today. Fun’s about to begin, ain’t it?

Shakti Kapoor

10) Bol Radha Bol (1992)

  • A movie featuring Rishi Kapoor in dual roles alongside Juhi Chawla, this one is a comedy-drama
  • The movie was directed by David Dhawan.
  • The movie had Shakti Kapoor play a supporting cast in the role of Gunga and was applauded for it.

9)  Chup Chup Ke (2006)

  • Acomedy-drama film by Priyadarshan, this one had a wide cast of Sunil Shetty, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav, Shakti Kapoor and more.
  • The movie was a laughter ride throughout and earned nice reviews for being a full-on entertainment.
  • Shakti Kapoor essayed the role of a Natwar, the house manager in the movie.

8) Chalbaaz (1989)

  • Chalbaaz featured Sridevi play a dual role of twin sisters separated at birth.
  • The movie had Rajnikant, Sunny Deol and more sharing the space while Shakti Kapoor played the supporting cast as Batuknath.
  • Shakti Kapoor earned quite a fame for the way he delivered the dialogues and essayed the role throughout.

7) Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990)

  • A movie by Deepak Shivdasani, this one featured Salman Khan, Nagma and Shakti Kapoor in the leads.
  • The movie was one of the top grosser of the year despite its mid-December release.
  • The movie revolved around the storyline of prostitution and the consequences.

6) Coolie No. 1 (1995)

  • A movie featuring Govinda along with the direction of David Dhawan is a sure shot way to full-on entertainment.
  • The movie had Kader Khan, Karishma Kapoor, and Shakti Kapoor as the other cast.
  • The movie featured Govinda playing a dual role while Kader Khan tries to catch him red-handed.
  • Shakti Kapoor played the role of Mama Thakur in the movie.

 5) Hungama (2003)

  • A Bollywood comedy drama film, this one ranks as one of the best comedy flicks to have been ever made.
  • The movie featured a wide cast of Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Khanna, Shakti Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Rajpal Yadav and more.
  • Shakti Kapoor essayed the role of Kachra Seth in the movie.

4) Judwaa (1997)

  • A movie by David Dhawan, this one had Salman Khan portray a dual role along a wide supporting cast of Karishma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor and more.
  • The movie was loved throughout and became one of the top grosser of the year.
  • Shakti Kapoor played the role of Rangeela in the movie and was immenselypraised for his comic portrayal.
  • It’s said that the sequel to this one is on the cards right now.

3) Khiladi (1992)

  • The first installment of Khiladi series, this one had Akshay Kumar, Deepak Tijori, Ayesha Jhulka, Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever as the cast.
  • The movie is a crime thriller movie with a fair share of laughter all around.
  • Shakti Kapoor played the role of a policeman in the movie and showcased another dimension in his acting.

2) Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

  • A movie that has regained cult following over the years and has been ranked as one of the finest comedy movies of the century, this one had a wide cast of Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor and Paresh Rawal.
  • The movie borders on the story of two guys who gets strangled in all sorts of troubles.
  • Shakti Kapoor played the role of a villainous comedian Crime Master Gogo dressed in the superman attire.
  • Shakti Kapoor portrayal of Crime Master Gogo remains one of the best of his career.

1) Raja Babu (1994)

  • The top of the pile belongs to the movie directed by David Dhawan and starred Govinda alongside Karishma Kapoor.
  • The supporting cast was made up of Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani and more.
  • The portrayal of Nandu, a sidekick to Govinda was a breath of fresh air to the Bollywood.
  • The character of Shakti Kapoor in the movie still retains cult followings all these years on.

That’s all from us in the top ten movies of Shakti Kapoor of all time. We bid adieu for toady promising we’ll be back with more in the upcoming times.

Top Ten Best Movies of Johnny Lever of All Time

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Johnny Lever, a man that lightened up the crowds and viewers with his comic presence and moves, is one of the most cheered actors of Bollywood.

Credited with adding the much-needed comedy flair in a movie, he made sure the viewers had an entertaining time watching the movie. It’s never a dull moment with him on the screens and his one of the best comedians in bollywood movies.

Following on the list of best movies of our Bollywood fraternity, it’s time we present you the list of top ten best movies of Johnny Lever of all time. Get yourself acquainted with it.

Johnny Lever

10) Baazigar (1993)

  • This movie featured Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty in the leads while Johnny Lever played the character of a housemaid Babulaal.
  • The movie was the first in the list of long success for Johnny in Bollywood.
  • The movie was a super hit at the box office circuit.

9)  Raja Hindustani (1996)

  • A drama romance film by Dharmesh Darshan, this one is an epic movie in the history of Bollywood.
  • The movie featured Aamir Khan, Karishma Kapoor in the leads while Johnny Lever essayed the role of a comic Balwant Singh.
  • The movie is one of the greatest all-time hits in the Bollywood and ranks as the finest of the bunch.

8) Sapoot (1996)

  • This one is an action drama film featuring the action duo of Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty along with Karishma Kapoor and Sonali Bendre as the other counterparts.
  • The supporting cast was made up of Kader Khan, Johnny Lever and more.
  • The movie had Johnny Lever portray the role of a cripple differently-able personality.
  • Having been immensely popular on the comedy stream, he doesn’t disappoint in this serious frame too.

7) Nayak (2001)

  • A political thriller movie, this one had Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Amrish Puri in the leads.
  • The movie still ranks as one of the best in the history of Bollywood and was loved throughout for such an elusive content.
  • The movie had Johnny Lever portray a role of a cameraman and performed quite admirably on screen.

6) Had Kar Di Apne (2000)

  • A movie featuring Govinda is sure to rock the laughter meters high up.
  • The movie had a comedy plot and featured Rani Mukherjee along with Johnny Lever.
  • The movie was yet another collaboration between Govinda and Johnny Lever and their characters became a huge hit among the viewers.

5) Phir Hera Pheri (2006)

  • The second installment of the series of Hera Pheri, this one resembled the same cast from the first part although few new faces added up in the likes of Johnny Lever and more.
  • The movie gained mass viewings and was lived throughout.
  • The movie remains one of the best comedy flicks to have been ever made and has earned a cult status among the fans.

4) Luv Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)

  • A movie by E. Nivas, this one had parallel stories running through.
  • The movie featured Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Johnny Lever and more.
  • The movie is immensely popular for the character of Aslam Bhai portrayed by Johnny Lever and has made a cult following of the role even years later.

3) Dulhe Raja (1998)

  • A full-on comedy movie by Harmesh Malhotra, this one had a cast of Govinda, Kader Khan, Raveena Tandon and Johnny Lever playing major roles within.
  • The movie had a simple storyline with great comic gags and scenes which in turn lead to such popularity of the movie.
  • Johnny Lever essayed the role of a manager in the movie and proved entertaining in the role.

2) Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaaiya (2001)

  • A movie bordered on comedy relating to earnings and spending, this one was immensely popular on release.
  • The movie had a cast of Govinda, Juhi Chawla, Johnny Lever, Tabu and more.
  • It was a contemporary take on the over spending and larger than life living pattern of people.

1) Khiladi (1992)

  • The first one in the installment of Khiladi series, this one featured Akshay Kumar, Deepak Tijori, Ayesha Jhulka, Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever as the cast.
  • The movie is a suspense thriller and proved a fine one in that aspect.
  • Johnny Lever essayed the role of a guesthouse owner and performed admirably on the screen.

So that’s the end of our list of top ten movies of Johnny Lever of all time. We guess you had a fine time going through the list. It’s time we bid adieu. We shall be back with another one in near future.

10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Were Not Born in India

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The place of birth has prime importance in one’s life. It plays a major role in shaping one’s future. However, there are no scientific explanations that how the place of birth influences one’s career. Hindi movie industry is famous all across the world and many leading actors in Bollywood are not born in India. With their talent and acting skills, these actors managed to make it big in the industry.

Listed below are the top ten actors who were not born in India

10. Sasheh Agha

Sasheh Agha

Sasheh Agha is the daughter of famous yesteryear Pakistani actress Salma Agha. The young and talented actress born in London made her debut in Bollywood with movie ‘Aurangzeb’. However, the movie failed to give a kick start to her career in the industry.

9. Sarah Jane Dias

Sarah Jane Dias

Winner of 2007 Femina Miss India title, Sarah Jane Dias was another Indian actress who was not born in India. The beautiful Bollywood actress was born in Oman as her father was working in the Middle Eastern country during her birth. The actress lived in Oman till she was in her teenage and later the actress shifted to India before her entry in Bollywood.

8. Evelyn Sharma

Evelyn Sharma

The gorgeous Bollywood beauty, Evelyn Sharma was born in Frankfurt, Germany. After completing her studies in the United Kingdom, the beauty headed towards Bollywood and acted in movies like ‘Yaariyan’ and ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’.

7. Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

The British origin actress Amy Jackson made her presence felt in Bollywood with the movie ‘Ek Tha Deewana’ opposite to Prateik Babbar. To strengthen her career in Indian movie industry, the United Kingdom born actress learned Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.  Amy Jackson was acted in lots of south Indian movies and with her successful stint in Tollywood, Amy is considered as one of the leading actresses in Telugu Cinema.

6. Monica Dogra

Monica Dogra

The talented singer turned actress, Monica Dogra was not born in India. The beautiful actress was born and brought up in the United States. The actress was popularly known for her role in movie ‘Dhobi Ghat’. The actress is part of electronic rock group Shaa’ir Func in Mumbai.

5. Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez

The Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez is one of the leading actresses in Bollywood. The actress was actually born in Bahrain to a Sri Lankan father and Malaysian mother in 1985. The actress made her Bollywood debut from movie ‘Aladin’ in the year 2009 opposite to Riteish Deshmukh. The actress later starred in several big banner movies like Kick, Housefull2, Housefull3, Roy, Race 2 and Brothers.

4. Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri

The Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri is one of the hottest actresses in Indian movie Industry. The actress was born in the United States to a Pakistani father and Czech mother. The actress has worked in Bollywood movies including Rockstar, Madras Cafe, Housefull3, and Main Tera Hero.

3. Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone originally known as Karenjit Kaur Vohra is a Canada-born actress and model. Before entering the mainstream cinema in Bollywood, the actress was one of the most popular adult movie stars. The actress worked in several Bollywood movies including Jism 2, Ragini MMS 2, Hate Story 2 Mastizaade and many others.

2. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone

The beautiful Indian actress Deepika Padukone was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to star Badminton player Prakash Padukone. The actress made her dream debut opposite to superstar Shahrukh Khan in movie ‘Om Shanti Om’ directed by Farah Khan. Since then the actress has not looked back. With movies like Cocktail, Bajirao Mastani and Piku the actress has become one of the highest paid actresses in Bollywood. The actress is currently busy shooting her Hollywood debut movie, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage opposite to Hollywood actor Vin Diesel.

1. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

The Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kong to a British businessman Mohammed Kaif with Kashmiri descent and British mother Suzanne. Before making it big in Bollywood, the British actress appeared in several commercials and fashion shows in England. The actress was best known for her work in movies like Sarkar, Ek Tha Tiger, Rajneeti, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Bang Bang and many others.

The above-mentioned actors are the top ten Bollywood celebrities who were not born in India.

Top Ten Best Movies of Ranbir Kapoor of All Time

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When the talk of Indian cinema pops up into prominence, Kapoor family remains as the top-tiered ones. It’s actually a testament to their herculean efforts that have led the Bollywood Cinema to the modern-day merit stage.

Here a synopsis on the fourth generation of Kapoor family, an account into the youngest kid on the block, Ranbir Kapoor.

Primed as the heart-throb of the next-gen Bollywood fraternity, he ranks as the one of the best actors of this generation. It’s just a matter of time before he takes over the mantle from the past yesteryear’s actors.

Ranbir Kapoor

We look into the movie career of this charming guy and seek the best performances of him. We present you the top ten best movies of Ranbir Kapoor of all time.

10) Saawariya (2007)

  • Let’s start off the proceedings with his very first movie Saawariya.
  • A movie set with a grandeur image and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this one featured Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in the leads.
  • The movie was famed for the towel dance Ranbir enacted upon.

9) Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)

  • A movie by Siddhartha Anand, this one bordered on the theme of romance drama.
  • The movie narrates the story of a young playboy who meets up three different girls at different stages in life.
  • The movie featured Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba as leads.

8) Rajneeti (2010)

  • A movie enacting the epic saga of Mahabharata set in the modern-day, this one was directed by Prakash Jha.
  • The movie featured a wide cast in the ilk of Manoj Bajpayee, Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Nana Patekar, Katrina Kaif and more.
  • The movie was well praised around for the portrayal of the story bordered of political theme.

7) Tamasha (2015)

  • A movie by Imtiaz Ali, this one had Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the leads.
  • The movie featured a storyline of a guy stuck into the monotonous theme of life whilst he seeks for the pastures anew.
  • The movie earned quite well at the box office.

6) Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)

  • An off-grid movie featuring a storyline of sales and smartly focused plot, this one needs to be on the watch list of all.
  • The movie was directed by Shimit Amin and featured Ranbir Kapoor, Gauhar Khan, Prem Chopra and more.
  • A movie that reaches to audiences long into the distance, this one should be appreciated more by the movie enthusiast.

 5) Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani (2009)

  • A wacky comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this movie remains a firm favorite for many.
  • The movie featured Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in the leads on a humor based content.
  • The movie earned its way into the top grosser of the year and was well received.

4) Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (2013)

  • A romantic comedy drama film, this one was directed by Ayan Mukherjee and remains one of the top grosser of the Bollywood.
  • The movie had Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the leads while Aditya Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin played supporting cast.
  • The movie was well received by the critics.

3) Wake Up Sid (2009)

  • A coming of age drama film, this one was directed by Ayan Mukherjee and had Ranbir Kapoor alongside Konkona Sen Sharma in the leads.
  • The movie earned Ranbir Kapoor Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for the portrayal of spoiled careless rich-kid.

2) Rockstar (2011)

  • A movie by Imtiaz Ali, this one was themed on musical romantic drama.
  • The movie was one of the top grosser and retained positive reviews.
  • The movie featured Ranbir Kapoor and the debutant Nargis Fakhri in the leads with supporting cast by Shammi Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, Aditi Rao Hydari and more.
  • Ranbir Kapoor earned the accolade of Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

1) Barfi (2012)

  • An ageless romantic drama film featuring the storyline of a mute guy along with theautistic girl, this one opened up to positive remarks all over.
  • The movie was directed by Anurag Basu and became the entrant for Best Foreign Movie in Academy Awards.
  • It explored the society’s norms of normal and abnormal and beautifully carved a great synopsis around it.
  • The movie earned Filmfare Awards in seven segments including the Best Actor for Ranbir Kapoor.

A fine actor who’s kindling the movie enthusiast with his versatile and ergonomic screenplays, this man is destined to be one of the finest ever that Bollywood had.

We bid adieu from this list incorporating the best movies of Ranbir Kapoor. We shall be back with a new topic very soon.

Top 10 Beautiful Actresses in Bollywood but least successful

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Bollywood is a place where everyone comes and tries their luck. Some gets fame, money and love from all around and then some never rise to the occasion. Talent is required to shine but luck matters a lot for Bollywood. Even the superstars can get fade away in brisk of seconds. Every year is different and even beautiful actresses who have made fans crazy flop on the real floor of movies. This is not something new for Bollywood but every time the list gets changed.

The beautiful actress who could not really do well in 2016 list is here

10. Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri

She has made many of her fans go crazy. She is one of the celebrities who have won huge number male fans. Her beauty and glamour have always been talk of the town. However, her performance is not the talk of the town and she has failed to impress this year so far. Nargis Fakhri was featured in Azhar and neither her performance nor the movie has earned much praise. However, she has a chance to change the year as her new release Housefull 3 is days away.

9. Tisca Chopra

Tisca Chopra

Tisca Chopra cannot be termed as failed actress but she has not achieved the success or popularity that she was looking for. She was seen in the movie Ghayal Once Again with Sunny Deol. Tisca has always been one of the glamorous models and actresses and she is very pretty and beautiful.

8. Mawra Hocane

Mawra Hocane

The Pakistani Actress cannot be said as failed but the beautiful actress could not capitalize the platform, she was looking for. Mawra was seen in the movie Sanam Teri Kasam. The movie has flopped in the Box Office but unfortunately, the beautiful actress could not get much attention from the public as well.

7. Meera Chopra

Meera Chopra

She was paired up with Sharman Joshi in the recent movie 1920 London. The movie flopped badly and the beautiful actress could not really made the most of the opportunity. The glamorous actress may get another chance in future but 2016 was least successful for her.

6. Urvashi Rautella

Urvashi Rautela

The beautiful model and actress could not really make the most of her popularity and beauty. She is one of the most beautiful models around and has huge fans. However, her movie Sanam Re could not do much and she also failed to grab the attention as an actress.

5. Yami Gautam

Yami Gautam

The beautiful Yami Gautam who rocked the silver screen with the Vicky Donor has lost the charm now and this year was again yet another least successful year for her. She was featured in Sanam Re and she did not get the significance and the popularity that she would have love to get.

4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is often considered the most beautiful Indian woman and one of the most beautiful in the world. However, as an actress and celebrity she was least successful. Her movie Sarabjit fell flat even though huge hype was created for the movie. However, apart from the Purple Lipstick, Aishwarya could not really garner anything this year.

3. Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone

Her bold and sexy avatar is slowly becoming monotonous for the audience and she had to face the backlash of the same this year. She had huge releases this year but nothing really clicked. Maastizaade, One Night Stand could not impress the Box Office and Sunny Leone is going through one of her least successful years.

2. Shruti Haasan

Shruti Haasan

Shruti Haasan is not at all enjoying this year and has failed badly. She has not grabbed good roles this year especially in Bollywood and wherever she appeared, the movie went unnoticed. The beautiful actress was seen in Rocky Handsome and the collections were nowhere close to the handsome figure. The glamorous beauty was also not noticed.

1. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

She is one of the most beautiful actresses in the Bollywood industry and she has achieved a lot so far. However, this year she was more in talks due to her relationship than her performance and movies. Fitoor was a great flop and Katrina is practically having one of the worst years in the industry in recent time.

These actresses are not only beautiful but also talented. However, the time can again change and the success may knock their again in coming times.

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