TOP ACTRESS - DOWN THE YEAR 1940-2015

TOP ACTRESS {Down The Year}

Year

Actress

Successful Films

STAR POWER

Notes

2016

-

-

Anushka Sharma emerges a star with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil & Sultan after lot of mid level success. Katrina Kaif sees a dissapoiting year. Alia Bhatt makes a mark with some mid level success.

-

-

-

-

2015

Deepika Padukone

Bajirao Mastani, Piku

695

Deepika Padukone has two hits Bajirao Mastani & Piku. Katrina Kaif sees a dissapointing year with Flop Phantom. Priaynka Chopra has a hit in the form of Bajirao Mastani.

Katrina Kaif

-

655

Kareena Kapoor

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

630

2014

Deepika Padukone

Happy New Year

685

Deepika Padukone hits the top spot. Deepika's success streak breaks with Finding Fannny but still she managed to get a Superhit with Happy New Year. Priyanka Chopra delivers Semihits like Mary Kom & Gunday.

Katrina Kaif

Bang Bang

675

Kareena Kapoor

Singham Returns

625

2013

Katrina Kaif

Dhoom 3

665

Deepika Padukone scores a huge 55 points with 4 back to back succcessful films. Katrina Kaif has an All Time Blockbuster Dhoom 3. Priyanka Chopra scores a Blockbuster with Krrish 3.

Deepika Padukone

Chennai Express, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ramleela, Race 2

650

Kareena Kapoor

-

620

2012

Katrina Kaif

Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2

685

Katrina Kaif Emerges No.1 with Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai Jaan. She also made huge impact with Item number Chikni Chameli. Priyanka Chopra delivers two Superhits with Barfi & Agneepath.

Kareena Kapoor

Talaash

665

Deepika Padukone

Cocktail

595

2011

Kareena Kapoor

Bodyguard, Ra.One

695

Kareena Kapoor has another gud year with Bodyguard & Ra.One. Katrina Kaif proves her Star Power with Hits like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara & Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. 5 back to back flops take Deepika Padukone Down. Don 2 takes Priaynka Chopra to big league.

Katrina Kaif

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

670

Priyanka Chopra

Don 2

530

2010

Kareena Kapoor

Golmaal 3

665

Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif dominate. Katrina Kaif delivers a Superhit with Raajneeti & Popular dance number in Tees Maar Khan which takes her popularity to another level. Deepika Padukone has a Multistarrer hit in Housefull but all other releases flop badly. Sonakshi Sinha makes impact with blockbuster Dabangg. Sonam Kapoor also has success for first time in I Hate Luv Storys.

Katrina Kaif

Raajneeti,Tees Maar Khan

630

Deepika Padukone

Housefull

550

2009

Kareena Kapoor

Three Idiots

615

Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif dominate. Kareena Kapoor has a mega blockbuster with Three Idiots while Katrina Kaif has a Super hit with Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Hit with New York. Deepika Padukone comes into top three with Love Aaj Kal. Priyanka Chopra has a moderate success with Kaminey.

Katrina Kaif

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani New York

600

Deepika Padukone

Love Aaj Kal

575

2008

Kareena Kapoor

Golmaal Returns

580

Kareena Kapoor hits the top with Golmaal Returns. Katrina Kaif is a mass favourite with huge hits like Singh Is Kinng and Race. Aishwarya Rai delivers her third hit in a row with Jodhaa Akbar. Priyanka Chopra has an average success in Dostana & Fashion but the film is heroine orientated and it gives her career a boost after super duds like Drona and Love Story 2050. Deepika Padukone emerges a star.

Aishwarya Rai

Jodhaa Akbar

565

Katrina Kaif

Singh Is Kinng, Race

560

2007

Rani Mukherjee

Ta Ra Rum Pum

575

Aishwarya Rai Proves her Star Power with Guru. Kareena Kapoor hits the top league with hit Jab we met. Rani Mukherjee has Ta Ra Rum Pum which does decent business but flops like Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Saawariya dent her points. Katrina Kaif makes direct entry in Top 5 with back to back 4 successful films including Superhits like Welcome & Partner.

Aishwarya Rai

Guru

570

Kareena Kapoor

Jab We Met

540

2006

Rani Mukherjee

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

585

Rani Mukherjee remains at the top with Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Aishwarya Rai delivers All Time Grosser Dhoom 2. Priyanka Chopra hits the top league with huge hits Krrish & Don.

Aishwarya Rai

Dhoom 2

540

Priyanka Chopra

Krrish, Don

535

2005

Rani Mukherjee

Bunty Aur Babli, Black

580

Superhit Bunty Aur Babli & Average Black takes Rani Mukherjee to the top. Preity Zinta has a hit in Salaam Namaste. Aishwarya Rai remain the highest paid actress & makes a huge imapct with item in Superhit Bunty Aur Babli. Priyanka Chopra is the only other heroine making an impact with moderate success Waqt. Katrina Kaif emerges a star with Sarkar & Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?

Aishwarya Rai

-

570

Preity Zinta

Salaam Namaste

565

2004

Aishwarya Rai

Khakee

605

Aishwarya has a moderate success with Khakee, Preity Zinta delivered a Superhit Veer Zaara after two flops. Rani Mukherjee hits the top league with Veer Zaara & Hum Tum.

Preity Zinta

Veer Zaara

575

Rani Mukherjee

Veer Zaara, Hum Tum

545

2003

Aishwarya Rai

-

640

Preity Zinta scores gud points with Superhit Koi Mil Gaya and Hit Kal ho Na Ho. Rani Mukherjee makes a comeback with Chalte Chalte. Andaaz makes Priyanka Chopra a star.

Preity Zinta

Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Na Ho

580

Kareena Kapoor

-

540

2002

Aishwarya Rai

Devdas

665

Aishwarya Rai takes huge lead in points with Devdas. Madhuri Dixit also has a outright hit in Devdas after 5 years. Kareena Kapoor hits the top league with Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham released at the end of last year.

Kareena Kapoor

-

560

Preity Zinta

-

540

2001

Aishwarya Rai

-

610

Aishwarya Hits the top spot with Blockbuster Mohabbatein released at the end of last year. Back to back mega blockbusters Gadar Ek Prem Katha and Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai make Amisha Patel a star. Preity Zinta hits the top league with Kya Kehna and Semihit Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. Kareena Kapoor emerges a star with Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.

Preity Zinta

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

565

Karisma Kapoor

Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love

560

2000

Karisma Kapoor

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Fiza

615

Karisma Kapoor's Dream Run comes to an end with Chal Mere Bhai After back to back 5 big hits.. But still she managed to score Hit Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge & Semihit Fiza. Aishwarya Rai has a fantastic year with Blockbuster Mohabbatein, Hit Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai & Moderate succcess in Josh.

Kajol

-

575

Aishwarya Rai

Mohabbatein, Josh, Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

570

1999

Karisma Kapoor

Hum Saath Saath Hain, Biwi No.1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Jaanwar

650

Karisma Kapoor delivers 4 back to back Hits including Blockbuster Hum Saath Saath Hain & Superhit Biwi No1. Aishwarya Rai becomes a Huge Star with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Taal. Preity Zinta emerges a star.

Kajol

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain

630

Aishwarya Rai

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal

550

1998

Karisma Kapoor

-

630

Karisma Kapoor faces big competition from Kajol. Kajol hits the top league with All Time Blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai & Superhits like Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. Karisma Kapoor has no major release in 1998. Rani Mukherjee becomes a star with the all time blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai & Hit in Ghulam.

Kajol

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

620

Juhi Chawla

-

570

1997

Karisma Kapoor

Dil To Pagal Hai, Hero No1, Judwaa

625

Karisma Kapoor continues her domination with Blockbuster Dil To Pagal Hai, Superhit Hero No.1 & Hit Judwaa. Juhi Chawla hits her peak with 4 back to back hits. Madhuri Dixit has a blockbuster Dil To Pagal Hai & Moderate success in Koyla with Shahrukh Khan after big streak of flops. Sridevi has a major success after 8 years with Superhit Judaai. Kajol Makes a comeback in top 4 with Ishq & Gupt after dissapointing last year.

Juhi Chawla

Ishq, Yes Boss, Deewana Mastana, Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

600

Madhuri Dixit

Dil To Pagal Hai

575

1996

Karisma Kapoor

Raja Hindustani, Saajan Chale Sasural, Jeet, Krishna, Ajay

580

Karisma Kapoor sets Boxoffice on fire with All Time Blockbuster Raja Hindustani, Superhits like Saajan Chale Sasural and Jeet & Moderate successes in Ajay & Krishna. Madhuri Dixit delivers many big flops which takes Karisma Kapoor on Top.

Madhuri Dixit

-

570

Juhi Chawla

Loafer

565

1995

Madhuri Dixit

Raja

Madhuri Delivers another Huge Blockbuster with Raja After Hum Aapke Hain Kaun last year. Kajol enters top league with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge & Karan Arjun. Karisma Kapoor scores with Coolie No.1

Juhi Chawla

Ram Jaane, Naajayaz

Kajol

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun

1994

Madhuri Dixit

Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Anjaam

Madhuri Dixit hits her peak with box office record breaker Hum Aapke Hain Kaun & Moderate success in Anjaam. Raveena Tandon is a star with films like Mohra, Dilwale & Laadla. Karisma Kapoor delivers 6 successes in a single year. Yeh Dillagi makes Kajol a star.

Juhi Chawla

Saajan Ka Ghar

Raveena Tandon

Mohra, Dilwale, Laadla

1993

Madhuri Dixit

Khalnayak

Juhi Chawla scored huge points with films like Darr,Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Lootere. Anari makes Karisma Kapoor a star.

Juhi Chawla

Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Lootere

Karisma Kapoor

Anari, Muqabla

1992

Madhuri Dixit

Beta

Beta is a huge Blockbuster for Madhuri Dixit. Divya Bharti emerges a star with Super Hits Deewana and Shola Aur Shabnam. Sridevi's Khuda Gawah is another box office disappointment for her while her other release Heer Ranjha is a commercial disaster. Juhi Chawla hits the big league with Bol Radha Bol & Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.

Juhi Chawla

Bol Radha Bol, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman

Sridevi

-

1991

Madhuri Dixit

Saajan

Madhuri takes a huge lead with Superhit Saajan. The failure of Sridevi starrer Lamhe takes her points down.

Sridevi

-

Meenakshi Sheshadari

-

1990

Madhuri Dixit

Dil, Kishen Kanhaiya, Thaanedaar

Madhuri Dixit hits the top spot with Blockbuster Dil & hits like Kishen Kanhaiya & Thaanedaar. Meenakshi Sheshadari also has a good year with Huge Blockbuster Ghayal and Moderate Success Ghar Ho To Aisa.

Sridevi

Meenakshi Sheshadari

Ghayal, Ghar Ho To Aisa

1989

Sridevi

Chandni, Chaalbaaz

Sridevi hits her peak with films like Chandni and Chaalbaaz. Madhuri Dixit follows up her 1988 mega hit Tezaab with two more Blockbusters in Ram Lakhan and Tridev.

Madhuri Dixit

Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Kanoon Apna Apna

Meenakshi Sheshadari

-

1988

Sridevi

Waqt Ki Awaaz

The blockbuster Tezaab makes Madhuri Dixit a star. Rekha also sees success in Khoon Bhari Maang. Juhi Chawla becomes a star with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Meenakshi Sheshadari

Shahenshah

Madhuri Dixit

Tezaab

1987

Sridevi

Mr India, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Jawab Hum Denge

Sridevi continues her domination with Mr India.Watan Ke Rakhwale and Jawab Hum Denge also do well. Approx remuneration Sridevi-15 lakhs Meenakshi Sheshadari-8 lakhs Dimple Kapadia-8 lakhs Jaya Prada-6 lakhs.

Meenakshi Sheshadari

Inaam Dus Hazaar

Dimple Kapadia

Insaaniyat Ke Dushman, Insaaf

1986

Sridevi

Karma, Nagina, Ghar Sansar

Sridevi becomes the undisputed No1 with Nagina and Karma, Ghar Sansar also does well. Rekha makes a comeback with Insaaf Ki Awaaz.

Meenakshi Sheshadari

Dilwaala

Rekha

Insaaf Ki Awaaz

1985

Sridevi

-

Meenakshi Sheshadari becomes a big star with films like Meri Jung and Aandhi Toofan. Dimple Kapadia has a hit in Arjun but the film she signed first as her comeback Saagar is average.

Meenakshi Sheshadari

Meri Jung, Aandhi Toofan

Hema Malini

Aandhi Toofan, Ramkali

1984

Sridevi

Tohfa, Maqsad

New actresses like Sridevi and Jaya Prada make an impact as the older heroines age. Dimple Kapadia makes a comeback after 11 years but her first release Zakhmi Sher does not do well.

Jaya Prada

Tohfa, Sharaabi, Maqsad

Hema Malini

Qaidi

1983

Hema Malini

Andhaa Kanoon, Justice Chaudhary

Sridevi emerges a star with Himmatwala and other successes like Mawaali,Justice Chaudhury and Jaanidost. Meenakshi Sheshadri is a star with Hero. Hema Malini has Andhaa Kanoon and Justice Chaudhury but the ambitious Razia Sultan is a big loser.

Rekha

Agar Tum Na Hote

Sridevi

Himmatwala, Mawaali, Justice Chaudhury, Jaanidost

1982

Hema Malini

Farz Aur Kanoon, Satte Pe Satta,Bhagavat

Hema Malini has a big hit in Farz Aur Kanoon while Saate Pe Saata and Bhgavat do well. Ghazab and Jeevan Dhaara do well for Rekha but Umrao Jaan is a only a critical success, not a box office one. Reena Roy is a mass favourite with many successes. Padmini Kolhapure is a star with Prem Rog.

Rekha

Ghazab, Jeevan Dhaara

Reena Roy

Bhagavat, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Hathkadi, Sanam Teri Kasam, Dharam Kanta

1981

Hema Malini

Kranti, Naseeb, Meri Awaaz Suno,

After a couple of average years Hema Malini delivers mega grossers in Kranti and Naseeb. Meri Awaaz Suno is also big hit. Rekha has a moderate success in Ek Hi Bhool. Approx remuneration Hema Malini-15 lakhs Rekha-12 lakhs Zeenat Aman-10 lakhs Parveen Babi-8 lakhs Reena Roy-8 lakhs.

Rekha

Ek Hi Bhool

Zeenat Aman

Lawaaris, Kaatilon Ke Kaatil

1980

Rekha

Judaai, Ram Balram, Maang Bharo Sajna, Khoobsurat

Rekha continues to reign with hits like Judaai, Maang Bharo Sajna, Khoobsurat and Ram Balram. Zeenat Aman has a good year with the blockbuster Qurbani and hits Ram Balram and Insaaf Ka Tarazu. Reena Roy delivers a mega blockbuster in Aasha.

Hema Malini

Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor

Zeenat Aman

Qurbani, Ram Balram, Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor, Insaaf Ka Tarazu

1979

Rekha

 Suhaag, Jaani Dushman, Mr Natwarlal, Kartavya

Rekha goes to the top with continued commersial success with Suhaag, Jaani Dushman, Mr Natwarlal and Kartavya. Jaya Prada is a star with the megahit Sargam. Noorie is a superhit and makes Poonam Dhillon a star.

Hema Malini

-

Zeenat Aman

-

1978

Hema Malini

Trishul, Azaad

Muqaddar Ka Sikander takes Rekha into the top league. Nutan and Asha Parekh co star in the heroine orientated Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki which is a huge hit

Zeenat Aman

Don

Rekha

Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Ganga Ki Saugandh

1977

Hema Malini

Chacha Bhatija, Dream Girl

Hema Malini is at her peak as the very average film Dream Girl becomes a success. Approx remuneration Hema Malini-12 lakhs Zeenat Aman-7 lakhs Rekha-5 lakhs Neetu Singh-5 lakhs Parveen Babi-5 lakhs Reena Roy-5 lakhs.

Zeenat Aman

Dharam Veer, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin

Neetu Singh

Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Parvarish, Adaalat

1976

Hema Malini

Dus Numbri, Charas, Aap Beati, Maa, Jaaneman

Hema Malini continues her domination. Her record with Dharmendra sees 9 hits out of 12 films.The other 3 films are semi hits or above average. Reena Roy becomes a star with hits like Nagin and Kaalicharan.

Zeenat Aman

-

Reena Roy

Nagin, Kaalicharan

1975

Hema Malini

Sholay, Sanyasi, Pratiggya, Dharmatma, Khushboo, Do Thug

Hema Malini has the best year of her career with record breaker Sholay,superhit Sanyasi and other hits in Pratiggya and Dharmatma. Neetu Singh is a star with the success of Khel Khel Mein and Rafoo Chakkar. Parveen Babi is a star with Deewaar.

Zeenat Aman

Warrant, Chori Mera Kaam

Neetu Singh

Deewaar, Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar

1974

Hema Malini

Dost, Prem Nagar, Amir Garib, Patthar Aur Payal Haath Ki Safaai, Kasauti

Hema Malini reigns supreme with many hits. Mumtaz has a hat trick of successes but decides to quit due to marriage. Approx remuneration Hema Malini-6 lakhs Mumtaz-5 lakhs, Zeenat Aman-3 lakhs.

Mumtaz

Chor Machaye Shor, Roti, Aap Ki Kasam

Zeenat Aman

Roti Kapada Aur Makaan

1973

Hema Malini

Jugnu

Zeenat Aman becomes a star with Yaadon Ki Baraat. Dimple Kapadia creates a sensation with Bobby but she stops working due to marriage. Rekha becomes a star with films like Kahani Kismet Ki and Dharma

Mumtaz

Loafer, Jheel Ke Us Paar

Sharmila Tagore

Daag

1972

Hema Malini

Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Gora Aur Kala, Bhai Ho To Aisa

Seeta aur Geeta takes Hema Malini to the top. She also has other hits like Raja Jani and Gora Aur Kala. Pakeezah is declared a flop but eventually goes on to be a superhit after Meena Kumari's death.

Mumtaz

Apna Desh, Apradh, Sharaarat

Asha Parekh

Samadhi

1971

Mumtaz

Dushman, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Mela

Mumtaz reigns with hits like Dushman and Hare Rama Hare Krishna while Mala Sinha also has a major hit after three years with Maryada. Approx remuneration Mumtaz-5 lakhs Hema Malini-3 lakhs, Asha Parekh-3 lakhs, Sharmila Tagore-3 lakhs.

Hema Malini

Andaz, Naya Zamaana

Asha Parekh

Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Caravan

1970

Mumtaz

Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona

Mumtaz continues reigns  with superhit Sachaa Jhutha and hit Khilona. Hema Malini becomes a star with the blockbuster Johny Mera Naam.She has two other hits in Sharafat and Tum Haseen Main Jawan. Rakhee is a star with Jeevan Mrityu.

Hema Malini

Johny Mera Naam, Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan

Asha Parekh

Kati Patang, Aan Milo Sajna

1969

Mumtaz

Do Raaste, Bandhan, Jigri Dost, Aadmi Aur Insaan

Mumtaz becomes the top star with the blockbuster Do Raaste and she also has other successes. Asha Parekh has the hit Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke and the moderate success Chirag. Sharmila Tagore has a huge blockbuster with Aradhana.

Asha Parekh

Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Sajan, Chirag

Sharmila Tagore

Aradhana, Yakeen, Talaash

1968

Asha Parekh

Shikar, Kanyadaan

Mala Sinha makes a comeback with two superhits in Aankhen and Do Kaliyan. Asha Parekh has two solid hits in Shikar and Kanyadaan. Waheeda Rehman has her best period commercially with Neel Kamal following Ram Aur Shyam and Patthar Ke Sanam.

Mala Sinha

Aankhen, Do Kaliyan

Waheeda Rehman

Neel Kamal, Aadmi

1967

Asha Parekh

Upkar

Sadhana leaves the industry. Asha Parekh takes the vacant top spot after Sadhana leaves. She has a mega  blockbuster in Upkar. After the hit Guide in 1966 Waheeda Rehman has the superhit Ram aur Shyam and hit Patthar Ke Sanam. Sharmila Tagore is a star with An Evening In Paris.

Waheeda Rahman

Ram Aur Shyam, Patthar Ke Sanam

Vyjayanthimala

-

1966

Sadhana

Mera Saaya

Asha Parekh has an excellent year with the superhit Teesri Manzil and hits like Love In Tokyo,Do Badan and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Vyjayanthimala has a blockbuster in Suraj but her big budget costume drama Amrapali is a big flop

Asha Parekh

Teesri Manzil, Love In Tokyo, Do Badan, Aaye Din Bahar Ke

Vyjayanthimala

Suraj

1965

Sadhana

Waqt, Aarzoo

The blockbusters Waqt and Arzoo take Sadhana to the top. The superhit Jab Jab Phool Kile and hit Gumnaam put Nanda into the top league. Meena Kumari makes a comeback with Kaajal while Himalay Ki God Mein is a huge hit for Mala Sinha

Vyjayanthimala

-

Mala Sinha

Himalay Ki God Mein

1964

Vyjayanthimala

Sangam, Zindagi

Vyjayanthimala hits her peak with mega blockbuster Sangam. Sadhana continues her run of hits with Rajkumar and Woh Kaun Thi while Asha Parekh has another big hit in Ziddi. Sharmila Tagore becomes a star with Kashmir Ki Kali.

Sadhana

Rajkumar, Woh Kaun Thi

Mala Sinha

-

1963

Vyjayanthimala

-

Sadhana becomes a rage with the huge megahit Mere Mehboob. Mala Sinha has another good year with many successes. Asha Parekh has a huge hit in Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon and hits the top league.

Sadhana

Mere Mehboob

Mala Sinha

Gumrah, Gehra Daag, Bahurani, Phool Bane Angaarey

1962

Vyjayanthimala

-

Mala Sinha has a great year with Hariyali aur Raasta,Dil Tera Deewana and Anpadh Sadhana hits the top league with hits Ek Musafir Ek Hasina and Asli Naqli. Waheeda Rehman sees tremendous commercial success in Bees Saal Baad.

Mala Sinha

Hariyali Aur Raasta, Dil Tera Deewana, Anpadh

Sadhana

Ek Musafir Ek Hasina, Asli Naqli

1961

Vyjayanthimala

Ganga Jamuna, Aas Ka Panchi

Hits like Gharana and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Haimake Asha Parekh a star. Saira Bano is a star with superhit Junglee Madhubala is unable take advantage of her super success due to ill health. Vyjayanthimala reigns supreme with Ganga Jamuna and Aas Ka Panchi.

Madhubala

Jhumroo

Meena Kumari

Zindagi Aur Khwab

1960

Madhubala

Mughal E Azam, Barsaat Ki Raat

Mudhubala hits her peak with back to back blockbusters Mughal E Azam and Barsaat Ki Raat. Meena Kumari has two solid hits in Kohinoor and Dil Apna Preet Paraya. Sadhana is a star with the hit Love in Simla.

Vyjayanthimala

-

Meena Kumari

Kohinoor, Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraya

1959

Vyjayanthimala

Paigham

Mala Sinha hits the big league with Dhool Ka Phool following her 1958 hits in Phir Subah Hogi and Parvarish. Anari and Sujata also put Nutan into the top league. Nanda becomes a star as she plays the tiltle role in Chhoti Bahen

Madhubala

-

Meena Kumari

Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

1958

Vyjayanthimala

Madhumati, Sadhana

Vyjayanthimala goes to the top with the blockbuster Madhumati and hit Sadhana. Madhubala makes a grand comeback with the superhit Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and has other successes like Phagun,Kala Pani and Howrah Bridge.

Madhubala

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Phagun, Kala Pani, Howrah Bridge

Meena Kumari

Yahudi

1957

Nargis

Mother India

Nargis delivers Mother India which is the highest grossing film ever but also stops signing films. Vyjayanthimala has the blockbuster Naya Daur and hit Asha. Pyaasa takes Waheeda Rehman into the top league.

Vyjayantimala

Naya Daur, Asha

Meena Kumari

Sharada

1956

Nargis

Chori Chori

Nargis has a hit in Chori Chori as do Vyjayanthimala and Meena Kumari in New Delhi and Ek Hi Raasta respectively. The super success of CID makes Waheeda Rehman a star.

Vyjayanthimala

New Delhi

Meena Kumari

Ek Hi Raasta, Halaaku

1955

Nargis

Shree 420

Shree 420 is a huge blockbuster for Nargis while Azaad is a superhit for Meena Kumari. Seema is a hit and it makes Nutan a star.

Vyjayanthimala

-

Meena Kumari

Azaad

1954

Nargis

-

Vyjayanthimala hits the big league with the blockbuster Nagin. Nalini Jaywant sees huge commercial success in Nastik.

Vyjayanthimala

Nagin

Meena Kumari

-

1953

Nargis

-

Vyjayanthimala becomes a star with the hit Ladki. Meena Kumari has critical and commercial success in Parineeta. Foothpath also does well.

Meena Kumari

Parineeta, Footpath

Geeta Bali

Jhamela

1952

Nargis

Anhonee

Anhonee is a hit for Nargis. Meena Kumari becomes a big star with the golden jubilee superhit Baiju Bawra. Geeta Bali has another superhit in Jaal after Baazi and Albela.

Geeta Bali

Jaal

Meena Kumari

Baiju Bawra

1951

Nargis

Awaara, Deedar

Nargis hits the top with the blockbuster Awaara and hit Deedar as Suraiya fades as films like Sanam and Do Sitare flop. Geeta Bali hits the big league with superhits Baazi and Albela. Anand Math is also a success for her.

Geeta Bali

Baazi, Albela, Anand Math

Madhubala

Baadal

1950

Suraiya

Dastaan

Suraiya scores with Dastaan but her other films do not fare that well. Samadhi and Sangram make Nalini Jaywant a star.

Nargis

Babu,l Jogan

Madhubala

Beqasoor

1949

Suraiya

Dillagi, Badi Bahen

Suraiya is a craze and hits her peak with hits like Diilagi and Badi Bahen. Nargis hits the big league with big superhits Andaz and Barsaat. Madhubala becomes a star with the superhit Mahal. Barsaat makes Nimmi a star.

Nargis

Andaz, Barsaat

Madhubala

Mahal

1948

Suraiya

Pyar Ki Jeet

Suraiya is on top after Noorjehan leaves. Kamini Kaushal hits the big league with the superhit Shaheed and hits Ziddi and Nadiya Ke Paar. Nargis becomes a star with the hit Mela. Geeta Bali becomes a star with the successful Suhaag Raat.

Kamini Kaushal

Shaheed, Ziddi, Nadiya Ke Paar

Nargis

Mela

1947

Noorjehan

Jugnu, Mirza Sahibaan

Noorjehan moves to Pakistan after independence. Kamini Kaushal becomes a star with the surprise hit Do Bhai.

Suraiya

Dard, Parwana

Kamini Kaushal

Do Bhai

1946

Noorjehan

Anmol Ghadi

Anmol Ghadi is the biggest blockbuster of Noorjehan's career and it also makes Suraiya a major star.

Suraiya

Anmol Ghadi, 1857

Mumtaz Shanti

-

1945

Noorjehan

Zeenat, Gaon Ki Gori, Badi Maa

Zeenat is a superhit for Noorjehan,Gaon Ki Gori and Badi Maa are hits. Suraiya has a success in Tadbir opposite K L Saigal.

Mumtaz Shanti

Chand Chakori

Suraiya

Tadbir

1944

Noorjehan

Dost, Lal Haveli

More hits for Noorjehan in Dost and Lal Haveli. Leela Chitnis teams up with Ashok Kumar again in Kiran but is not as successful as the likes of Kangan,Bandhan and Jhoola.

Mumtaz Shanti

Bharthari

Suraiya

Phool

1943

Noorjehan

Nadaan, Nauker, Duhai

Mumtaz Shanti delivers an all time blockbuster in Kismet but singing sensation Noorjehan gives hit after hit to become a craze.

Mumtaz Shanti

Kismet

Leela Chitnis

-

1942

Mumtaz Shanti

Basant

The blockbuster Basant makes Mumtaz Shanti a big star. Khandaan sees the emergence of Noorjehan from punjabi films. Kanan Devi has Jawab which is a big hit.

Noorjehan

Khandaan

Leela Chitnis

-

1941

Leela Chitnis

Jhoola

Leela Chitnis completes a hat trick of hits with Ashok Kumar as Jhoola follows Bandhan and Kangan(1939). Lagan with singing sensation K L Saigal is a hit for Kanan Devi

Kanan Devi

Lagan

Devika Rani

-

1940

Leela Chitnis

Bandhan

Leela Chitnis remains the top actress with Bandhan.She had reached the top with hits like Kangan and Sant Tulsidaas in 1939.

Kanan Devi

-

Devika Rani

-

TOP ACTRESS ALL TIME

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ACTOR

STAR POWER YEARS

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TOP 3 RANK

STAR POWER

STAR POWER AVERAGE

1

Hema Malini

-

10

4

2

16

-

-

2

Vyjayanthimala

-

6

6

2

14

-

-

3

Nargis

-

7

2

1

10

-

-

4

Madhuri Dixit

-

6

2

2

10

-

-

5

Sridevi

-

6

2

2

10

-

-

6

Aishwarya Rai

15

4

4

2

10

8205

547

7

Rani Mukherjee

16

3

0

1

4

8185

511.56

8

Kajol

14

0

3

1

4

7115

508.21

9

Karisma Kapoor

13

5

0

1

6

7055

542.69

10

Preity Zinta

12

0

3

2

5

6135

511.25

TOP ACTRESS (NON PHASE OUT)

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ACTOR

STAR POWER YEARS

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TOP 3 RANK

STAR POWER

STAR POWER AVERAGE

1

Kareena Kapoor

15

4

2

6

12

8865

591

2

Priyanka Chopra

13

0

0

2

2

7110

546.92

3

Katrina Kaif

11

2

5

1

8

6650

604.54

4

Deepika Padukone

8

2

1

3

6

4800

600

5

Anushka Sharma

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6

Alia Bhatt

-

-

-

-

-

-

-