Anupam Kher

Date of Birth: 7th March, 1995. Address: 402 Marina, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Beach, Mumbai- 400 049. Height: 5' 11'' Debut Film: "Aapman" Film AwardsFilmfare AwardsBest Actor for "Saaransh", Best Actor (critics) for "Daddy" Best Comedian for "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Khel" and "Darr" National Film AwardsSpecial Jury Award: for "Daddy" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara"

Anupam Kher was born at Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. After graduation, Anupam Kher took admission in National School of Drama (N S D) at Delhi and honed his acting skills there. He passed out from N S D in 1978 and acted in theatre for a few years. Anupam Ker made his debut in films with "Aapman". His next film was "Saaransh", in which he played a late- aged person having lost his son. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in the film "Saaransh". Since then Anupam Kher had appeared in more than two hundred films. He has mainly done comic roles but he was applauded for his role as Dr Dan in "Karma". Anupam Kher's next film "Dady" won him Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.

Emran Hashmi

Date of Birth: 24th March, 1979. Nickname: Serial Kisser, Farhaan. Height: 5'9" Education: Graduate (Sydenhum College). Debut Film: "Footpath" Film Awards: None

Emraan Hashmi was born to a Muslim father and Catholic mother. After graduation he made up his mind to pursue his career in film industry. Imran Hashmi made his Bollywood debut with the film "Footpath". But he shot into fame with the hit film "Murder". His next few films such as "Zeher", "Kalyug", "Aksar", "Gangaster" and "Ashiq Banaya Aapne" were successful at box office and almost all the songs in his films sang by either Himesh Reshamiya or Kunal Ganjawala, became huge hit. Emran has been given title of Serial Kisser because of sex and kissing scenes in most of his movies. He is so fed up with his kissing scenes that he tried to shed his image of serial kisser in the film "Awarapan". Even in his interviews Imran has said that he will not be doing any kissing scenes in his future films.

Dharmendra

Date of Birth: 8th December, 1935. Nickname: HeMan Address: Plot No. 22, 11th Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Bombay 400049 Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) Debut Film: "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere" Film Awards: Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award

Film star Dharmendra was born at Phagwara in Punjab. He was first noticed in a Filmfare spot- the- talent contest and was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the film "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere". At the start of his career Dharmendra was usually cast as a romantic hero. His first major hit film was "Phool Aur Patthar". Dharmendra also worked in comedy films like "Chupke Chupke", a masterpiece from Hrishikesh Mukherjee. When action movies became popular in 1970's he starred as action hero in many such films. Dharmendra's most memorable role as action hero was in the blockbuster film "Sholay" where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan.

Aaftab Shivdasani

Date of Birth: 25 June, 1978 Nickname: Faffy Address: 22, Mistry Court, Opposite CCI Club, Churchgate, Mumbai-20. Height: 6' (1.83 m) Education: Bachelor of Commerce, HR College, Mumbai. Debut Film: "Mast" Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Mast"Zee Cine Best Villain Award for "Kasoor" Nation Honor Awards for "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai"

Aftab Shivdasani is not new to Bollywood. He had acted as a child artist in the late 80's and early 90's in films such as "Mr. India", "Shahenshah", "Chaalbaaz" and "Insaniyat". Aftab made his debut as the lead actor in Bollywood with "Mast" opposite Urmila Mantodkar. Though "Mast" was not successful at the box office, yet Aftab Shivadasani's performance in the movie won accolades. He won Filmfare Best Debutant Award for his performance in the film "Mast". Then he did "Kasoor" opposite Lisa Ray. This was a thriller movie in which he had done a negative role. Aftab Sivdasani received Zee Cine Best Villain Award for his performance in the movie "Kasoor". Since then he had done more than a dozen films with mixed response from audience as well as at box office. Aftab Shivdasani's hit films are-"Awara Paagal Deewana", "Hungama" and "Masti". Many of his films have done poorly at the box office; still he has been getting decent reviews for his acting from fans as well as critics.

Dilip Kumar

ProfileDate of Birth: 11th December, 1922. Nickname: Tragedy King Address: 34/B, Palli Hill, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra (W), Bombay-400050 Debut Film: "Jwar Bhata" Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Awards for "Daag", "Azaad", "Devdaas", "Naya Daur", "Kohinoor", "Leader", "Ram Aur Shyam" and "Shakti".

Dilip Kumar was born at Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar (Pakistan). After partition Dileep Kumar shifted to Pune and started off with his family business of supplying dry fruits. He was spotted by famous actress of those years, Devika Rani, who was also wife of famous director and founder of Bombay Talkies, Himanshu Rai. Dilip Kumar got his first breakthrough in the film "Jwar Bhata" directed by Himanshu Rai but the film went unnoticed. He shot into fame with his first major hit film "Jugnu". In next movie "Andaz", Dilip Kumar co-starred with Raj Kapoor and the film was a huge success at box office and he became a star. Dilip Kumar is known for playing tragic roles in popular films such as "Deedar", "Amar", "Devdas" and "Madhumati". Since then he is known as "Tragedy King" in Bollywood. His historical film "Mughal- E- Azam" was highest grossing film in the history of Hindi cinema.

Govinda

Date of Birth: 21st December, 1963. Nickname: Chi Chi Address: 105, Jal Darshan, `A' Wing, Rula Park Juhu, Bombay 400049 Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) Debut Film: "Ilzam"

Govinda was born to former actor Arun Ahuja and singer Nirmala Arun Ahuja. Govinda made his debut in the film "Ilzam" which was a successful film. He did a string of movies after that with mixed success. Govinda was often paired opposite Actress Neelam and together they appeared in hit films such as "Love 86", "Khudgarz" and "Hatya". Govinda also gave successful family drama films such as "Dariya Dil", "Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni" and "Hum" but Govinda is known more for his comedy films with director David Dhawan. Govinda worked with David Dhawan for the first time in an action film "Taaqatwar". Since then he has acted in more than 17 films directed by David Dhawan and most them are comedy. Some of his Successful comedy films are "Shola Aur Shabnam", "Aankhen", "Raja Babu" , "Coolie No. 1" , "Saajan Chale Sasural" , "Hero No. 1" , "Deewana Mastana" , "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" "Haseena Maan Jaayegi" and "Jodi No. 1" . Govinda has acted in many films opposite Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon.

Arbaaz Khan

ProfileDate of Birth: 4th August, 1967. Address: 3 Galaxy Apartments, B.J. Road, Band Stand, Bandra, Mumbai- 400 050 Debut Film: "Daraar" Film Awards: Filmfare Best Villain Award for "Daraar"

Arbaz Khan is son of script writer Salim Khan and brother of the popular film star Salman Khan. Arbaz made his Bollywood debut with the film "Daraar" where he played the role of a Psychotic wife beater. Arbaaz Khan received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance in this film. Since then he has appeared as supporting actor in a number of films such as "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya", "Garv", "Hello Brother ", "Jeetenge Hum", "Maa Tujhhe Salaam", "Yeh Mohabbat Hai", "Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge", "Soch" etc. He once again played a negative role in the movie "Qyamat", which was successful at box office. Arbaz also acted in many Priyadarshan comedy films such as "Hulchul ", "Malamaal Weekly "and "Bhagam Bhag ". He played the role of a police officer in the multi-starrer "Shootout at Lokhandwala" and mobster in the film "Fool and Final ". He also appeared in the television serial "Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny" in 2003.

Lisa Ray

Lisa Ray
April 4
604 Jupiter Apts. Yari Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 058
Aries
Single
Kasoor

Urmila Matondkar

Urmila Matondkar
Feb 4
93/14 Sanman, Lokandwala road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058
Aquarius
Single
Narsimha

Tabu

Tabu (Tabassum Azmi)
November 4
Anukul, 2nd Floor, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W). Mumbai - 58
Scorpio
Single
Prem

Sizzling Sush

Sushmita Sen
November 19, 1975
6th floor, Beach queen, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400061
Scorpio
Single
Dastak

Sushmita Sen made India proud as he won the Miss Universe crown in 1994. She was 19 then. She displayed great maturity when asked about the after feel of winning the crown. According to her, she told that it was more a responsibility than glamour alone. With father in the Defence, Sush's initially years were spent city and school hopping. Taking advantage of her good looks and height, she got into modeling initially to earn her pocket money. It was not late before she got noticed and entered the Femina Miss India Contest. What happened after that is history. She made her debut in Dastak, where she played a victim to stalking, which was played by Sharad Kapoor. She didn't make the required mark at the box office with her performance. Not the one to give up easily, she did a comic role in David Dhawan's Biwi No.1, where she played the role of the 'other' woman. This got her instant recognition and she also won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award in 1999 for the same. Then she was cast opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Bus Itna Sa Khwab Hai, but it was her role in Filhaal, that won her rave reviews for her strong character portrayal in the film. Her dance numbers in Sirf Tum, Fiza and Kyonki, Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta changed her equation in Bollywood. All came to see the new face of Sushmita Sen.

The long legged starlet

Shilpa Shetty
June 8th, 1975
12 Dev Darshan, 262 St. Antony's Road, Chembur, Mumbai - 400071
Gemini
Single
Baazigar

The long legged starlet Shilpa Shetty with her debut performance in Baazigar took the glamour world by storm. Although a small role as Kajol's elder sister, it was a significant one. The Bollywood calling was irresistible and she left college to join the world of glamour, glitz and fame. Beginning her film career at the tender age of 16 she bagged the 'Filmfare debut award' for her role in Baazigar. She actively participated in sports in her school and college and helped her father Surendra Shetty in his chemical business. With no prior experience in acting, she accepted the role in Baazigar as a challenge. Coming from a non-filmy background Shilpa witnessed a lot of struggle in her early years. Her second film was with Govinda, Aag that did not impress the box office much but was enough to impress the actor who recommended her for movies like Hathkadi, Chote Sarkar, Gambler and Pardesi Babu. She was awarded the Zee Gold Award for Best Supporting Actress 1998 (Pardesi Babu). Main Khiladi Tu Anari opposite Akshay Kumar gave the professional kick to her acting career. The song 'Churake Dil mera goria Chali' was the biggest hit in 1994. Her next significant performance was in Dhakan where she was nominated for the best actress. After getting a nose job done and few item numbers like in Shool and Tarkeib Shilpa has become the new hot property of Bollywood. She won accolades for her performance in Rishtey and Phir Milenge in which she plays a HIV Positive patient. 40 movies in her kitty now there are more to come from this dusky female.

Raveena Tandon

Raveena Tandon
Oct 26 1974
Tandon House, Nippon Society, Juhu Church, Mumbai - 400049
Scorpio
Married (Anil)
Pathar Ke Phool

The Husky Babe

Rani Mukherjee
March 21, 1978
405, Shanti building, B Wing, 4th floor, Kalyan Complex, Versova, Mumbai - 400061
Aries
Single
Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat

Her husky voice gives her a class, her eyes speak volumes and acting is in her genes. Rani Mukherjee, daughter of director Ram Mukherjee and cousin of Kajol, acting comes naturally to her, when they have had a legacy of stars in the family. Her first movie, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, flopped at the box office. She was not the one to give up easily. Her wonderful performance in Ghulam won her instant acclaim and recognition. There were raving reviews about her brilliant performance in the movie. She received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Ever since there has been no looking back for Rani. She has starred with actor-director Kamal Haasan in Hey Ram. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is all set to make Black with Rani Mukherjee. Rumours say that it is based on the life of Hellen Keller born with full sight and hearing. When she was less than two years old she contracted a fever, which left her suddenly blinded and deaf for life. She grew up learning to cope with the tragedy and went on to achieve great things. Hum Tum with Saif Ali Khan was a runaway hit and did well. She has a few movies in the pipeline. There is Veer Zaara, The Rising, Babul and Bajirao Mastani. Some of her movies include: Yuva, Chalte Chalte, Saathiya , Bas Itnasa Khwaab Ha i, Chori Chori , Hadh Kardi Aapne , Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye. The latest buzz is that Rani and Govinda are seeing each other and there stands Govinda marriage on the rocks.

The Erstwhile 'liril' girl

Preity Zinta
31 Januray, 1975
C/10A, Ranwar, Waroda Rd., Bandra (w), Mumbai - 50
Aquarius
Single
Dil Se

Do you know someone who decided on her career with the toss of a coin....that's our very own Preity Zinta. The dimpled girl who first made her appearance in the 'liril,' ad is one of the leading heroines of the day in Bollywood. Her debut film was with the noted director in Indian Cinema, Mani Ratnam in Dil Se, in 1998. Here she played supporting actress but soon took the lead in Soldier, opposite Bobby Deol. She made her mark with Kya Kehna, where she played the role of an unwed mother. A Criminal psychology graduate, Preity, claims to be a people's person and this is the reason she says that she studied Psychology. She first auditioned for Shekar Kapur's Tara Rum Pum Pum, which apparently did not take off. Preity's father was an army man who died in a car accident when she was barely 13. Her mother, who was with him at the time, suffered serious injuries and was bedridden for two years. Preity lived through this pain with courage.She won the Filmfare Award for best newcomer for Dil Se (1998) and Best Debut Award for Soldier. She is known to be very choosy about her roles. In 2003, she gave good performances in The Hero and Armaan and two big hits Koi Mil Gaya and Kal Ho Na Ho.

Namrata Shirodkar

Namrata Shirodkar
22nd Jan
101 Shrinathji, 16th Cross Road,Khar (West),Mumbai 400 052, (India)
Aquarius
Single
Hero Hindustani (Hindi)

Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala
Aug 16
302 Beachwood towers, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400061
Leo
Single
Saudagar

Mahima Choudary

Mahima Choudary
September 13
5 D, 4th Floor, Iris Park, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Virgo
Single
Pardes

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit
May 15, 1967
Vijay deep, 3rd Floor, Iris park, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Taurus
Married (Sriram Nene)
Abodh

The Bong Bomb

Koena Mitra

Jan 10, 1974




Filmkraft, Mayur, Tilak Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400 054




Capricorn

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RoadBollywood has found yet another bomb from Bengal. She is the latest sensation and is called Koena Mitra. Winner of Gladrags Supermodel Contest, she went on to become the semi-finalist of Miss Intercontinental. She has also been featured in numerous Music Videos like 'Stereo Nation´s Ishq', 'Aaj Ki Raat', 'Akh Teri', 'Channo' by Jassi and in ads like ACP Whisky, Mirinda, Clinic All Clear and Maruti Alto. She took her audience by storm with her item number in Ram Gopal Verma's Road. Her latest venture Musafir, opposite Anil Kapoor looks promising. Koena aspires to go places.

Karisma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor
June 25, 1975
2-B/1101/1201 Excellency, 4th cross road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058
Cancer
Married (Sanjay Kapur)
Prem Qaidi

Kute Kareena

Kareena Kapoor
September 21, 1980
112, Kshitij 99, Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Virgo
Single
Refugee

She comes from the legendary home of stars. First it was her sister who broke the tradition soon to be followed by her. Welcome Kareena Kapoor, the grand daughter of thespian and legendary actor Raj Kapoor. Father Randhir Kapoor and mother Babitha were reigning stars of their time. The Kapoors have had their share of tradition of not allowing the women of their household work in movies. This was broken first by Karisma Kapoor the older sister of Kareena. Soon Kareena followed suit. Did you know that 'Bebo' as she is fondly called, actually wanted to study law in Harvard and had no plans to do anything in Bollywood but soon the movie bug got to her and she made head way into Bollywood. She has come a long way since her debut film Refugee opposite Abhishek Bachchan. Though the film didn't do as expected, Kareena earned rave reviews. She was initially chosen for Kaho Naa Pyar Hai opposite Hrithik Roshan, but due to a few differences, it never took off.

Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla
November 13, 1967
153, Oxford towers, Oshiwara Complex, Lokandwala Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058
Scorpio
Married (Jai Mehta)
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Star descent

Esha Deol
2nd November
17, Jai Hind Society,12th JVPD Scheme,Mumbai- 49.
Scorpio
Single
Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche

What comes from a blend of being a classical dancer and a national level football player with a movie lineage? But obvious it would be movies. Born on the 2nd of November, Esha is the daughter of well talented actor Dharmendra and the graceful Hema Malini. Brothers Sunny and Bobby Deol need no introduction.Esha has inherited some of her mother's beauty and acting abilities. She still is however a budding artiste and needs to refine and carve a niche for herself. She has a long way to go. The petite Esha made her debut in Boney Kapoor's Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe opposite Aftab Shivdasani which outlined the delicate relation between a mother and daughter.

Bipasha- The Dusky Beauty

Bipasha Basu
May 5, 1979
105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Taurus
Single
AJNABEE

This dusky, 5.8' light-eyed beauty sets the screen on fire, each time she appears. Her sensuality and vivacious grace sizzles like a whiff of fresh air. Bipasha Basu the Kolkota girl is hot property in Bollywood today. The Ford Supermodel contest changed her life forever. Little did she know at the age of 17, that soon success and fame would be hers. In the same contest she won the Tulips Miss Super Vivacious title. It was here that Steven Mizhel spotted her and soon she was featured in Vogue.

Destiny's child

Amisha Patel
9th June 1976
C/o. Jai Electronic Ind. P. Ltd., 110/111, Parekh Market, Opera House, Mumbai - 400 004.
Gemini
Single
Kaho Na Pyar Hai

An ace academician and granddaughter of noted lawyer Rajni Patel, Amisha Patel has always been an achiever. Be it being a school head girl or bagging a Gold Medal in Economics at Tufts' University, Boston. She has done it all. Even as a child she showed great grit and determination in following her dreams. In class six she told her mother about her dream to be the school head girl, but her mother never took it seriously. In class 12 she indeed became the head girl.

Way to go Girl!

Aishwarya Rai
November 1, 1973
402, Ramlaxmi Niwas, 16th Road (Near Khar Gym) ,Mumbai 400054
Scorpio
Single
Iruvar (Tamil)

Born in the small sleepy town of Mangalore in Karnataka, on November 1, 1973, Gullu as she is fondly called, made India proud when she won the Miss World title in 1994. Aishwarya Rai hasn't looked back since. Life was not an easy joyride for this green-eyed beauty. First few flop movies and a much-publicized traumatic affair didn't paralyze her. She took on everything in her stride and rose higher. She is the first Indian actress to be on the jury of the Cannes International Film Festival and the first actress and performer from India to be featured on the cover of Time magazine. Since 1999 she has been the ambassador for Longiness watches. A merit student in school, Aishwarya had her heart set on 'medicine.' But destiny wanted it otherwise. She chose Architecture but when she began receiving overwhelming modeling assignments, she decided to concentrate on them. She got noticed in ads for Pepsi and Garden. Winning the Miss world crown proved a gateway into Bollywood. Her performance in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, stunned audiences. For the first time, Aishwarya showed off her acting prowess and it took all by surprise. She was no longer considered a glamour doll with twinkling eyes. But this was just the beginning and there was lots more to come. She bagged a parallel role opposite 'Meryl Streep' in French director Coline Serreau's Chaos. She is now all set to put foot into Hollywood. She is the only Indian woman in world's Top 10 good-looking women.

Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff
December 24
31, Shringar, Presidency Society, 7th Rd., J.V.P.D. Scheme, Mumbai - 49
Capricorn
Married (Ayesha)
Hamare Tumhare

The intense emotional hero

Ajay Devgan
April 2
Sea Cliff, 1st floor, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 49
Aries
Married (Kajol)
Phool Aur Khante

Ajay Devgan, known more for his intense acting abilities rather than his flamboyant looks is an actor who has carved a niche for himself in spite of the fact that the number of flops in his career outnumbers the hits. Son of ace fight-master Veeru Devgan, Ajay was born on 2nd April and was naturally attracted to action films. After graduating from Mithibhai College in Mumbai, he took to directing video films on his own story lines. Ajay began his career with the film Phool Aur Kaante (1991) opposite the then debutant Madhoo (Who later starred in Maniratnam's Roja, a super hit). This was soon followed by Shaktimaan (1993), Dilwale (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Dhanwaan (1995) and Haqeeqat (1995) to name a few. Earlier known as a dhishum dhishum action hero,

Arjun Rampal - The New Rage

Arjun Rampal
November 26
104 Hill Post, Shirley Rajan Road, Opp. Stringfield High School, Bandra Mumbai 400 050
Sagittarius
Married (Meher Jessia)
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat

It is interesting how Arjun Rampal got noticed. Designer Rohit Bal first spotted him in a discotheque. Arjun was the Society's face of theYear in 1994 and a very popular super model. However the tinsel town didn't prove as kind as the ramp. Still a struggling actor, he doesn't have a single hit film to his credit. He made his debut with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat co-starring with Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani and Keerti Reddy. The movie flopped badly at the box office.

Like Father like Son

Vivek Oberoi
3rd September 1976
5, Kartar Kunj,Golden Beach,Ruia Park,Juhu,Mumbai 49.
Virgo
Single
Company

His father is a veteran actor, who did shades of roles ranging from a hero to supporting actor to a villain. His son today is a star and one of the most talked about actor in Bollywood. Vivek Oberoi, son of actor Suresh Oberoi, made his debut with Ram Gopal Varma's Company, where he plays a notorious underword don, Chandu. For this movie, he had been awarded with the Best Debut from: Anandlok (2002), Filmfare (2003), Zee (2003), Screen (2003). He was also awarded the Best supporting actor: (Company), Zee (Company) and Cine Award Winner for - Best Debut Actor & Best supporting Actor.

New Kid on the Block

Shahid Kapoor
February 25,1981

3 Galaxy Apartments, BJ Road, Bandra, Mumbai - 400050

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Pisces
Single
Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar

He is relatively new to Bollywood, but has managed to make a place in the heart of his audience. At 23 he has three movies to his credit. In 2003, he made his debut in Ken Ghosh's Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar , opposite Amrita Rao and Shenaz Tresurywala. The movie proved to be a great hit and did well at the box office. His first big screen appearance was in a dance sequence in Taal. He is a part of Shaimak Davar's dance troupe and apparently Shaimak's favourite.

The Untiring Abhishek

Abhishek Bachchan
Feb 5
Pratiksha, 10th Rd,JVPD Scheme, Juhu,Mumbai - 49 Tel - 6207579 050
Aquarius
Single
Refugee

Being the son of the living legend, Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Bachchan, life perhaps was difficult for Abhishek in terms of meeting expectations of the audience and the film industry itself. Initially when Abhishek made his debut in Refugee, people expected to see the erstwhile Amitabh, but they were in for a rude shock. Abhishek was nowhere close. Abhi as he is fondly called began his early years of education at the Bombay Scottish School, continued at Jamnabhai and finished studying at Aiglon School in Switzerland. He further went on to do his Business studies in United States, when the film bug bit him and he made headway back home. He made his debut opposite Kareena Kapoor (her first film as well) in Refugee in 2000. It bombed at the box office. It has been a relentless struggle for him since. It is however sad that he has not had a single hit. Dhoom however did well at the box office, though not a major hit. There is Ram Gopal Verma's Naach to look forward to. Here he plays the role of an aspiring actor. There is also Rajkumar Santoshi's Zakhm in which for the first time father and son will be working together.

Heartthrob of millions

Hrithik Roshan
Jan 10, 1974
Filmkraft, Mayur, Tilak Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400 054
Capricorn
Married (Suzanne Khan)
Kaho Na Pyar Hai

He took all by surprise and instantly rose to great heights. Ever since he has managed to remain there. His physique, looks and mastery over dance won the hearts of many. Hrithik Roshan, rose to fame with his debut, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai opposite Amisha Patel. Apparently, this was her debut film too. Father Rakesh Roshan launched him with this movie. He won two awards for his debut...Best Newcomer and Best Actor.

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt
July 29, 1959
58 Smt. Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Mumbai 400050
Leo
Divorced
Rocky

Bollywood's Macho Man

Akshay Kumar
7h September 1967
203 'A' Wing, Bensor Apartments, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053
Virgo
Married (Twinkle Khanna)
Khiladi

The King Khan of Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan
2nd November, 1965
702/a Shree Amrit, 15th Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Scorpio
Married (Gauri)
Deewana

Shahrukh Khan, the 'Bollywood Badshah' is a brand today. Mostly when he is signed on films, the directors would know that it would do well. This is the magic of the 'King Khan.' Shahrukh first came into the limelight as a soldier, Abhimanyu in a tele-serial 'Fauji.' This took the Indian television by storm. He got instant recognition and soon was cast in 'Circus,' a mega serial in the days when satellite television was still new and untapped. Little did he know then that he would soon be the most sought after name in Bollywood. Deewana, his debut film, opened the doors of Bollywood for him. Though he starred as a second hero to Rishi Kapoor, he made his mark. Soon offers flowed and what followed is history.

With Biceps and Triceps

Salman Khan
Dec 27, 1965
3 Galaxy Apartments, BJ Road, Bandra, Mumbai - 400050
Capricorn
Single
Maine Pyar Kiya

He is rated among the world's top ten good-looking guys. Controversies have always been a part of him. Belonging to a family of actors and artistes, is Salman Khan popularly referred to as one of the three Khans, Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman. Born on 27 Dec 1965, to Salim Khan, songs and script-writer and Salma Khan, Salman first made his debut in a supporting role in Biwi Ho to Aisi. He was cast with Farouque Sheik and Rekha. A good beginning indeed. Though the movie failed to make an impact, Salman was recognized and was cast in Sooraj Barjatya's, Blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya. This proved to be the 'spring board' of his career. It set new records and made Salman a star overnight. Instantly he was the guy next door.

The Angry Young Man

Amitabh Bachchan
October 11th,1942
Pratiksha, 10th Road JVPD Scheme,Mumbai - 400049
Libra
Married (Jaya Bachchan)
Saat Hindustani

On October 11, 1942 Harivanshrai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan were blessed with a baby boy whom they called Amitabh. Little did they know then, that he would be a household name and would rule the Indian Cinema industry way beyond his time, popularly called 'younger days.' From a freight broker to the helm of tinsel town, the journey was no bed of roses for this man who has millions swooning to his deep, rich voice, which today is a brand. Belonging to a poet parentage (Harishvanshrai Bachchan is a noted poet and Teji Bachchan, a noted contemporary poet) he grew up appreciating art. After his schooling at Sherwood College, Nanital he earned an arts degree from Delhi University. He initially worked as a freight broker but followed his dreams and landed in the 'City of Dream,' Mumbai. He made is debut in Saat Hindusthani, which failed to make its mark. It was not before a couple of flops and failures that he made milestone movies like Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, the list seems endless from here. He pioneered the character of the angry young man in Hindi Cinema. From then, movies revolved around angry young men. It was a total new concept then, something of a breakthrough.

Talent Unlimited - Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan
14th March 1965
11 Bela Vista ApartmentsPali Hill, BandraMumbai 400 050

Aamir Khan always made news. He first made his appearance as a Child Artiste in Yaadon Ki Baraat. His debut as a hero was in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. He became famous as a chocolate hero. He had a huge fan club following him for his cute looks. With time Aamir Khan grew into a fine and mature actor.Today Aamir Khan is a highly paid actor and brand ambassador for a variety of products. Aamir Hussain Khan, son of Tahir and Zeenat Hussain has a younger brother Faisal, apart from two sisters. Faisal is an actor, but less acclaimed in comparison to older brother Aamir.He has given good performances in Raja Hindustani, Sarfarosh, Ghulam, Dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan. Lagaan was selected under Best Foreign Film category for Oscar Nomination 2002. He has won awards like, Best Actor award 1996 for Raja Hindustani, Best Actor award 1999 for Sarfarosh and Best Actor award 2002 for Lagaan. His role as Akash in Dil Chahta Hai was memorable. Aamir displays a natural flair for comedy. Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke, Andaz Apna Apna, Ishq and Dil Chahta Hai testify it.There is more of Aamir Khan to come. Looks like he dons a new look with every movie. Dil Chahta Hai saw him with a different hairdo and beard (if you can call that, one). In Lagaan he had the look of a dusty villager and now in 1857: The Rising, he has a completely different look.