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[Jai]

[sgusa]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

[Jai]

Nope, not the biggest but one of the best perhaps. Gabbar Singh is still numero uno.

[Sahir]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

No way-- Mugambo is a distant second to Gabbar-- not even close.

[sgusa]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

No way-- Mugambo is a distant second to Gabbar-- not even close.

Mugambo kush nahi hua!

[LosingNow]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

[dextrous]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

Ajit...sona kahan hai mona

[Sahir]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

Agree with Gabbar and Mugambo, but not so sure about Amitabh occupying the top 20 spots.  I will always have Dilip Kumar up there along with him.  Sanjeev Kumar was probably one of the most underrated actors ever and had he not died early, he would probably be gettting a lot of the roles AB is currently getting.

[suraj]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

Agree with Gabbar and Mugambo, but not so sure about Amitabh occupying the top 20 spots.  I will always have Dilip Kumar up there along with him.  Sanjeev Kumar was probably one of the most underrated actors ever and had he not died early, he would probably be gettting a lot of the roles AB is currently getting.

Sahir,

AB as a superstar cannot be compared against Sanjeev Kumar as an actor. As superstar- no comparison for AB and as an actor Sanjeev Kumar was much more brilliant

[Cover Point]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

No way-- Mugambo is a distant second to Gabbar-- not even close.

Mugambo kush nahi hua!

In fact in my book Mogambo comees after Dr Dang!

Goonj Suni tumne. Thappad Ki Goonj?

[born_spectator]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

Agree with Gabbar and Mugambo, but not so sure about Amitabh occupying the top 20 spots.  I will always have Dilip Kumar up there along with him.  Sanjeev Kumar was probably one of the most underrated actors ever and had he not died early, he would probably be gettting a lot of the roles AB is currently getting.

Pity for a guy who played so many elderly roles in young age he did not get to be that age.

[LosingNow]

I thought Mugambo was the biggest villian of Indian cinema ( next only to crappy story writers and directors )

R u kidding me!! The top 50 spots in the best villian list would go to Gabbar and then maybe, Mugambo.

Just like the top 20 spots in Hindi Superstar list would go to Amitabh and then the next guy would get his number.

Agree with Gabbar and Mugambo, but not so sure about Amitabh occupying the top 20 spots.  I will always have Dilip Kumar up there along with him.  Sanjeev Kumar was probably one of the most underrated actors ever and had he not died early, he would probably be gettting a lot of the roles AB is currently getting.

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

[Sahir]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

[dextrous]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Sahir, Shahrukh would be a distant second. There's Amitabh...then there's nobody.

[LosingNow]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Not yet.. he has still some way to go.
Check this out.. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
AB dominated the industry from 1976-1986 and was the top actor till 1991 (despite taking break for politics and being hurt/ill for 1 year). SRK has been on top for 6 out of the 12 years .. he is clearly big overseas. I think SRK may get there. BTW, this year is looking like Aamir's year with 2 big hits in RDB and Fanaa.

[Sahir]

This was Aamir's year (liked RDB but Fanaa was not so good), but my favorite performance this year was Saif in Omkara-- simply sensational.

[suraj]

This was Aamir's year (liked RDB but Fanaa was not so good), but my favorite performance this year was Saif in Omkara-- simply sensational.

Now isn't that another great villian in contention??

What a role and performance- "chu*** aur bewakoof mein dhage bhar ka farak howe hai- dhage ke is paar bewakoof aur us paar chu***"

[LosingNow]

This was Aamir's year (liked RDB but Fanaa was not so good), but my favorite performance this year was Saif in Omkara-- simply sensational.

Now isn't that another great villian in contention??

What a role and performance- "chu*** aur bewakoof mein dhage bhar ka farak howe hai- dhage ke is paar bewakoof aur us paar chu***"

Absolutely... Saif should win some serious awards for that performance. I hope Konkana gets some recognition too.

[dextrous]

Nana was rather good in Bluff Master.

[LosingNow]

Now isn't that another great villian in contention??

What a role and performance- "chu*** aur bewakoof mein dhage bhar ka farak howe hai- dhage ke is paar bewakoof aur us paar chu***"

Someone should tell RGV that. A villian is not defined by the get up ..but by the strength & performance of the character.

[suraj]

Nana was rather good in Bluff Master.

Nana's role in bluff master was rather a comical one

Talking abt villians- his "Anna" in Parinda ranks way up there

[sgusa]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZtILIshw3GQ&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/ZtILIshw3GQ&rel=0</a>

[LosingNow]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

I was waiting for your post on Rajni!!

[sgusa]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

I was waiting for your post on Rajni!!

I think we are spending a little too much time with each other on this DG

[LosingNow]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

I was waiting for your post on Rajni!!

I think we are spending a little too much time with each other on this DG

I think we all can be "predictable".

[Jai]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Not yet.. he has still some way to go.
Check this out.. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
AB dominated the industry from 1976-1986 and was the top actor till 1991 (despite taking break for politics and being hurt/ill for 1 year). SRK has been on top for 6 out of the 12 years .. he is clearly big overseas. I think SRK may get there. BTW, this year is looking like Aamir's year with 2 big hits in RDB and Fanaa.

This report is all bullcrap. It doesn't list 'Disco Dancer' as a major success for Mithun but barely mentions it as 'comments' for year 1982 while it lists flops like 'Jaani Dost', 'Jaagir' etc. as major successes for actors Jeetendra and Dharmendra. It also lists a lot of flop films under 'major success' which I know for sure were total washouts.

[suraj]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Not yet.. he has still some way to go.
Check this out.. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
AB dominated the industry from 1976-1986 and was the top actor till 1991 (despite taking break for politics and being hurt/ill for 1 year). SRK has been on top for 6 out of the 12 years .. he is clearly big overseas. I think SRK may get there. BTW, this year is looking like Aamir's year with 2 big hits in RDB and Fanaa.

This report is all bullcrap. It doesn't list 'Disco Dancer' as a major success for Mithun but barely mentions it as 'comments' for year 1982 while it lists flops like 'Jaani Dost', 'Jaagir' etc. as major successes for actors Jeetendra and Dharmendra. It also lists a lot of flop films under 'major success' which I know for sure were total washouts.

The report has been tampered- I call for a forefeiture

[Cover Point]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Not yet.. he has still some way to go.
Check this out.. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
AB dominated the industry from 1976-1986 and was the top actor till 1991 (despite taking break for politics and being hurt/ill for 1 year). SRK has been on top for 6 out of the 12 years .. he is clearly big overseas. I think SRK may get there. BTW, this year is looking like Aamir's year with 2 big hits in RDB and Fanaa.

This report is all bullcrap. It doesn't list 'Disco Dancer' as a major success for Mithun but barely mentions it as 'comments' for year 1982 while it lists flops like 'Jaani Dost', 'Jaagir' etc. as major successes for actors Jeetendra and Dharmendra. It also lists a lot of flop films under 'major success' which I know for sure were total washouts.

It maybe because they want to consider only actors here. Mithun and acting???

[justforkix]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtILIshw3GQ

THALLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIVAAAAAAAAAA !!!!

(adance apologies. can't be translated...)

[dhruvdeepak]

If you guys are talking about super stars, dont forget the one and only!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtILIshw3GQ

THALLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIVAAAAAAAAAA !!!!

(adance apologies. can't be translated...)

of course it can. its quite clearly someone with lisp screaming 'saliva!'

[toney]

Sahir: Sanjeev Kumar was not underrated.. he is considered one of the best actors to be on Indian screen. We are talking superstars here. In terms of box-office appeal and charisma ... AB is incomparable.

Well, if box-office appeal along with charisma is the criteria, wouldn't Shahrukh compare very favorably?

Not yet.. he has still some way to go.
Check this out.. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
AB dominated the industry from 1976-1986 and was the top actor till 1991 (despite taking break for politics and being hurt/ill for 1 year). SRK has been on top for 6 out of the 12 years .. he is clearly big overseas. I think SRK may get there. BTW, this year is looking like Aamir's year with 2 big hits in RDB and Fanaa.

This report is all bullcrap. It doesn't list 'Disco Dancer' as a major success for Mithun but barely mentions it as 'comments' for year 1982 while it lists flops like 'Jaani Dost', 'Jaagir' etc. as major successes for actors Jeetendra and Dharmendra. It also lists a lot of flop films under 'major success' which I know for sure were total washouts.

It maybe because they want to consider only actors here. Mithun and acting???

Have to agree with this. Mithun was good reason to buy ear plugs.

AB is the biggest superstar in Hindi cinema beyond dispute. It is a tribute to him that while his position at the top is clear cut, the rest are still debatable.

[justforkix]

There's no doubt that the top 3 Superstars in India are Amitabh, Rajini and Chiru. The debate should be who's 1-2-3 among these 3

[Libran]

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm
Zanjeer..THE MOVIE that made people sit and take notice of the Big B and this is all the site has to say

"Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor become stars with the superhits Zanjeer and Bobby respectively"


1974

Rajesh Khanna has a hat trick of successes but the earlier craze is not there as films like Humshakal and Aaina are box office disasters  

People should thank us for this...Our company produced these two movies that bombed...if they had been successful...AB's entry would have been delayed  

[suraj]

There's no doubt that the top 3 Superstars in India are Amitabh, Rajini and Chiru. The debate should be who's 1-2-3 among these 3

well the fame is regional though

In North AB reigns over these two by a mile but in South I think Rajni is the super-duper star

[justforkix]

Rajesh Khanna has a hat trick of successes but the earlier craze is not there as films like Humshakal and Aaina are box office disasters  

That SOB !!!! Got hold of Dimple soon after Bobby and owned her for 11 years during her prime 

[Libran]

Rajesh Khanna has a hat trick of successes but the earlier craze is not there as films like Humshakal and Aaina are box office disasters  

That SOB !!!! Got hold of Dimple soon after Bobby and owned her for 11 years during her prime 

he did not have a choice...thought that holding on to the heart throb of the year would prop his sagging career...

But, he has some pretty good hits too...Apna Desh..the remake of that MGR hit .Nalai Namade...one more from our stable 

[justforkix]

well the fame is regional though

In North AB reigns over these two by a mile but in South I think Rajni is the super-duper star

I was just comparing their mass appeal w.r.t. their reach. For e.g., just for comparisons, imagine if all 3 were in bollywood/kollywood/tollywood.

Also, seems like either you are ignorant or you underestimate the mass appeal of Chiru

[toney]

well the fame is regional though

In North AB reigns over these two by a mile but in South I think Rajni is the super-duper star

I was just comparing their mass appeal w.r.t. their reach. For e.g., just for comparisons, imagine if all 3 were in bollywood/kollywood/tollywood.

Also, seems like either you are ignorant or you underestimate the mass appeal of Chiru

Actually, in the South, Rajani is still restricted to the Tamilians. Mallus dont really watch his movies with the same kind of hero worship (added: actually, no hero worship involved, Rajni's films are strictly time pass ).

We missed one great actor. He may not be a super star in terms of box office hits or mass appeal but Kamal Hassan is right up there, way above AB in terms of ability to act as well as creativity.

[Cover Point]

I forgot the name of the south Indian actor whose 30 foot tall posters used to don the cinemas in Bangalore.

I thought he was the best of all regional actors?

But really all said and done.. A rajni kant or another regional actor cant come close to AB. AB is famous all over the country.. Hindi movies being the biggest industry. A chiru or a Rajni Kant would only have that regional appeal.

So a Rajni kant could be king in Tamil Nadu but across the nation wont have the same appeal.

that is why a Sean Connery is ahead of AB ...since AB's appeal beyong India is limited while a Connery has a worl wide appeal.

[Libran]

well the fame is regional though

In North AB reigns over these two by a mile but in South I think Rajni is the super-duper star

I was just comparing their mass appeal w.r.t. their reach. For e.g., just for comparisons, imagine if all 3 were in bollywood/kollywood/tollywood.

Also, seems like either you are ignorant or you underestimate the mass appeal of Chiru

Actually, in the South, Rajani is still restricted to the Tamilians. Mallus dont really watch his movies with the same kind of hero worship (added: actually, no hero worship involved, Rajni's films are strictly time pass ).

We missed one great actor. He may not be a super star in terms of box office hits or mass appeal but Kamal Hassan is right up there, way above AB in terms of ability to act as well as creativity.

Agree 100%....both on and off the screen....of the screen..2 kids from Sarika...and how many out of wedlock ...no idea