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Bollywood changes all the time. New actors, new faces, new trends. Some stars come, some stars go. But some… just stay. You notice them. Everywhere. In movies, interviews, ads, memes… people just talk about them. Here are ten who still matter.
Shah Rukh Khan
SRK is… everywhere, seriously. Movies, events, awards, social media… people still scream when he’s on screen. Romance, drama, comedy… hits, misses, doesn’t matter. Still loved. Red Chillies keeps him busy. Smart guy. He surprises you sometimes, like you think you know what he’ll do, and then… bam. Magic.
Salman Khan
Salman is loud. Fun. Fans love it. Critics? Who cares. Action, masala, comedy… people fill halls anyway. Bhaijaan is basically a legend. People line up for him, not the film, sometimes. Off-screen too, charity, helping newcomers… adds to the aura. Repetitive films? Sure, maybe. Fans don’t care. That’s power, you know.
Aamir Khan
Aamir is quiet. Disappears for years, comes back with something big. Every film feels… important. Thoughtful, serious, sometimes emotional. You watch, you think, you discuss. He doesn’t chase trends. Very different from everyone else. People wait, even for years. That patience, that choice it shows.
Akshay Kumar
Akshay is like a machine. Comedy, action, patriotic, social films… he does everything. Works all year, every year. Discipline shows. Not flashy, not dramatic. Just… works. Hits, misses, but keeps going. Audience trusts him. And somehow he stays relevant across generations.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika is calm. Confident. Big films, serious roles, global projects. Grounded. Talks about mental health, rare for someone this big. She doesn’t scream to be seen. Her screen presence is enough. Natural, subtle, powerful. That combination is rare.
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer is chaos. Pure energy. Every role different. Fashion wild. Interviews crazy. But it works. People love unpredictability. You never know what’s next. Entertaining, fun, sometimes shocking. Keeps audiences curious.
Alia Bhatt
Alia is natural. Comfortable. Emotional, fun, serious roles… she does all. Surprising sometimes. Feels familiar, but fresh. You watch and think, “Wow, she gets it.” Young, talented, confident in choices. Evolving fast, people notice.
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir is subtle. Quiet. Not loud. Then one scene hits and you remember. Vulnerable, awkward, charming. Not showy. But acting lingers. Every role feels personal, like he’s living it. People appreciate that depth.
Ajay Devgn
Ajay is serious. Strong. Silent. Not flashy. Action, drama, comedy… all. Consistent. Audience trusts him. Not loud in media, but films speak for him. Reliability counts in Bollywood, and he nails it.
Katrina Kaif
Katrina works hard. Dances well, smiles, does what audiences like. Steady. Not flashy. Popular for years. She may not dominate tabloids like others, but she stays relevant. Consistency wins over hype.
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