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So, you think you are the biggest <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> fan? Here we prove you wrong. As Mr Perfectionist celebrates his 50th birthday, following facts will help you brush up your Aamir ‘gyaan’: 
 1. Imagine what could have happened if Aamir Khan had done what his parents expected him to do as a kid! <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> would not have got Mr Perfectionist as his parents didn’t him to become an actor. 
 2. Aamir hails from a family of freedom fighters. His great grandfather was eminent freedom fighter and philosopher Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. And the actor has named his youngest son <keyword id="861956" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azad-Rao-Khan">Azad Rao Khan</keyword> after his great grandfather. 
 
3. Aamir is such a seasoned prankster that some of his female participants have even cried because of him. Juhi Chawla walked out of the shooting ‘Ishq’ and returned only after Aamir apologised. 
 4. Aamir Khan hates to take showers. It was his dear wife <keyword id="6371156" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="kiran-rao">Kiran Rao</keyword> who revealed this on a popular TV chat show. 
 
5. The Bollywood actor is a state level tennis champion. He represented Maharashtra when he was young. 
 
6. When his counterparts are happily posing with their wax figurines at the famous Madame Tussauds, Aamir chose to decline the offer. He is the only Indian actor to do so. 
 
7. Wonder who is Aamir’s favourite actor? None other than Chi Chi Bhaiya Govinda. What did you think about this? 
 
8. Aamir fell in love with his current wife Kiran Rao on the sets of Lagaan. Kiran was an assistant director of the film. 
 
9. Aamir has an eating disorder. He is a compulsive eater, who eats just anything when he’s not dieting. 
 10. After his divorce with first wife Reena, Aamir was in a very bad state of mind. And it was <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> who spent a lot of time with him and revived the star. This also strengthened their friendship, which was losing colour.

10 Things you didn’t know about Aamir Khan

Smriti Irani’s claim of having a degree from the coveted Yale University has created quite a hullabaloo. Once again <keyword id="6419538" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood-celebrities">Bollywood celebrities</keyword> and their educational background are under scanner. While foreign universities are busy conferring our celebrated stars like <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> and <keyword id="1671" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh-Khan">Shah Rukh Khan</keyword> with honours, here’s a look at their real qualifications… 
 
Amitabh Bachchan 
The mega star of Bollywood is one of the highly educated actors. He’s a graduate from Sherwood College, Nainital and then went to Delhi’s Kirori Mal College for doing a double major in Science and Arts. Not just that, the powerhouse of talent has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Queensland University in Australia. 
 
Shah Rukh Khan 
King Khan graduated in Economics from Delhi University’s Hansraj College and went on to do Master in Mass Communication from Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, which he didn’t complete. 
 
John Abraham 
A perfect example of brains and brawn, John Abraham completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai and went on to do his graduation in economics from Jai Hind College. He also holds a Management Degree from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Before making it big in Bollywood he was a professional media planner. 
 
Salman Khan 
Star of the masses, Salman Khan went to Scindia School in Gwalior for some years before joining Mumai’s St.Stanislaus High School. He went to National College, Bandra but never completed it. 
 
Aamir Khan 
Mr Perfectionist that he is known as in the industry, Aamir was an average student in school. He went to Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai, but never attended classes as he was always hooked up to dramatics. 
 
Ranbir Kapoor 
Bollywood’s latest heartthrob, Ranbir Kapoor went to Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai. For his graduation he went to Mumbai’s HR College, which he quit after 2 years to pursue film-making and method acting at the School of Visual Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, respectively. 
 
<keyword id="8145" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Preity-zinta">Preity Zinta</keyword> 
One of the highest educated actresses in Bollywood, Preity did her Bachelors in English Honours from St. Bede’s College in Shimla. You would be surprised to know that this bubbly beauty is also a graduate in psychology and post graduate in criminal psychology. 
 
Vidya Balan Another actress who put her <keyword id="6355445" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Education">education</keyword> before acting is Vidya Balan. The Dirty Picture actress is a graduate in sociology from St.Xavier’s College, Mumbai. 
 
Farhan Akhtar 
Multi-talented star Farhan Akhtar went to Manecji Kooper School in Mumbai and graduated in commerce from HR College, Mumbai. 
 
Hrithik Roshan 
Before turning into your fav superhero Krrish, Hrithik Roshan went to Bombay Scottish School. Post school, he went to Sydenham College, where he studied commerce. 
 
Karisma Kapoor 
A look at this poised and sophisticated actress and mommy today and you would never believe that she did her schooling only till sixth grade. Yes, Karishma Kapoor is a school dropout. She had studied at the Cathedral and John Cannon School. But then who needs school when your father is Randhir Kapoor and grand pa is legendary Raj Kapoor. 
 
Ameesha Patel 
She might have played a dumb secretary to Anil Kapoor in Race 2, but in real life Ameesha Patel was the head girl of Cathedral and John Cannon School. She went to US for a degree in Economics from Tuffs University at Medford. That’s not all. She also has a degree in bio genetic engineering from Boston University. 
 
Soha Ali Khan 
Yet another highly educated actress, Soha Ali Khan did her schooling from Delhi’s The British School and then went to Oxford to study geography. She also holds a degree in International Relations from London School of Economics and Political science.

How Educated Are The Bollywood Stars?

<keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> recently welcomed <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> to “Club 50” as Mr Perfectionist celebrated his 50th birthday this year. Though it’s tough to believe that our own college going DJ from Rang De Basanti is already 50! But when it comes to <keyword id="1718" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood-stars">Bollywood stars</keyword>, age is just a number. Don’t believe us, let’s take a look at some of the other stars, who are all set to join the club but look way too young!

5 Bollywood stars who will soon enter the ‘hot 50 club’!

Unless you were in coma or live in a cave, you must be aware of the whole hubbub over Aamir Khan’s ‘controversial’ remark on the growing intolerance in the country. However, remove what’s being circulated in social media and whatsapp forwards, and we have a clear picture of what Mr. Khan said. In his statements, there was no talk of intolerance; the word ‘religion’ wasn’t mentioned anywhere, and no one talked about leaving the country or being anti-national. 
 
Still, Aamir Khan has faced police complaints, protests, burnt effigies and even claims of people being promised cash rewards for slapping him. 
 Here is what Aamir Khan had to say on this matter; one thorough read and you would know what Mr. Perfectionist and the leading actor in <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword>’s most successful film had in mind while giving the statement. 
 
<blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aamirkhan.com/posts/10153284718467799">
	
		First let me state categorically that neither I, nor my wife Kiran, have any intention of leaving the country. We never...
	Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aamirkhan.com/">Aamir Khan</a> on&#xa0;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/aamirkhan.com/posts/10153284718467799">Wednesday, 25 November 2015</a></blockquote>
 Now that we know what was on his mind, let’s not forget that there are many in Bollywood, who have questioned Aamir’s patriotism and sanity over the comments that he had made. The list includes reputed actors like Anupam Kher and <keyword id="6357914" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paresh-Rawal">Paresh Rawal</keyword>, all of them revered in their profession and winner of multiple awards. 
 
Here is what they said. 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a>. Did you tell Kiran that you have lived through more worse times in this country &amp; but you never thought of moving out.
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668854367013965824">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
A few days back, Shah Rukh Khan was in news for having said something similar about intolerance in the country, but Mr. Kher didn’t have anything to say about him, maybe because of the close professional relations that they both share? 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		A true patriot will not run away n leave his motherland behind in turmoil or in troubled times (if any )...don't escape - build it ..
	— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirPareshRawal/status/668866047336812546">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		Some celebs complaining about Intolerance should be the last ones to complain becos they became celebs in a so called intolerant country
	— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGVzoomin/status/669006133823012864">November 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
However, as we said, not everyone in Bollywood decided to overlook the facts and join the bandwagon or choose the convenient way of being mum about it. Here are some celebrities who decided to show their support to Aamir Khan, wide and open. 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		More power to your voice, <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a> Sir! This is OUR country, it belongs to ALL Indians. Not to rabid lunatics from any party/religion! — <keyword id="6373601" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vishal-Dadlani">VISHAL DADLANI</keyword> (@VishalDadlani) <a href="https://twitter.com/VishalDadlani/status/668862632808460289">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
Oscar-winning music composer <keyword id="10356" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="A-R-Rahman">A R Rahman</keyword> said that he too has faced similar circumstances a few months ago, when a Muslim had group issued a fatwa against him after he composed the music for an Iranian film, 'Muhammad: Messenger of God'. 
 
Raveena Tandon too clarified her stand over the whole controversy -after media reported her to be anti-Aamir. 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		Please a request,agree/disagree is our right,I agreed to sm things aamir said,disagree with a few ..He has his right to opinion,pls refrain-
	— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) <a href="https://twitter.com/TandonRaveena/status/669378433525219328">November 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
The whole growing debate over religious intolerance stemmed from the killing of Akhlaq, a Dadri resident, on rumors that he had consumed beef. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, on being pestered for comments on this topic had said that Indian youth should work towards making India a secular, progressive country. He too was misquoted and this went on to become a hot topic of discussion for many days, as we saw people citing Khan to be a traitor and advising him to settle down in Pakistan. 
 
To conclude the whole debate, by creating sparks about nothing and standing outside someone’s house to protest, forcing him to send his wife and kids outside the city for safety,aren’t people proving that India is actually growing intolerant, not that Aamir said anything about it at all? 
 
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/42530280.cms">Image source</a>

Aamir Khan isn’t alone in this, because not everyone in Bollywood is an Anupam Kher

Style and luxury are synonymous with stardom. While style comes naturally to them (at least to most of them), luxury is an acquired virtue, thanks to their fat pay cheques. As we all know, the easiest way to flaunt one’s riches (and also make a style statement) is to get a swanky set of wheels. Here’s a look at the hottest cars that your favourite stars own and drive. 
 
1. <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> When you are the Bachchan, you just can’t settle for an ordinary life. A <keyword id="46484" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Rolls-Royce">Rolls-Royce</keyword> Phantom priced at a whopping Rs 4.5 crore-plus is what the mega star drives. Other cars owned by Big B include a <keyword id="1120831" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bentley-Continental-GT">Bentley Continental GT</keyword>, a Range Rover, a <keyword id="6415837" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lexus">Lexus</keyword> LX470, a Mercedes SL500, a <keyword id="-213" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Porsche-Cayman">Porsche Cayman</keyword> S, a Mercedes E 240, a <keyword id="6355119" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="BMW">BMW</keyword> <keyword id="430920" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="X5">X5</keyword>, a BMW 7 Series and a Mercedes S320. Impressive – isn’t it? 
 
2. <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> ‘Exotic’ Priyanka Chopra has recently got herself an equally exotic Rolls-Royce that reduced her bank balance by more than Rs 2 crore. But that’s not the end of PeeCee’s luxury shopping. The lady also wants to get the car customised and hence, she’ll get to drive the beauty later this month. PC also owns a <keyword id="557503" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Porsche-Cayenne">Porsche Cayenne</keyword> and a Mercedes S Class. 
 
3. <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> Given a chance, Salman doesn’t mind pedalling a cycle. But the latest addition to his collection of wheels is a limited edition luxury bike. And the blue-coloured <keyword id="6911" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="suzuki">Suzuki</keyword> Intruder M1800RZ cost him Rs 13.75 crore. Other gems in Salman’s collection of wheels include BMW X6, <keyword id="47099" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Audi-Q7">Audi Q7</keyword>, <keyword id="6363321" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Audi">Audi</keyword> A 8, Range Rover and a Suzuki Hayabusa sports bike. 
 
4. <keyword id="562349" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Parineeti-Chopra">Parineeti Chopra</keyword> 
She’s surely turning heads with her performance. And she can proudly say the same about her wheels, too! The enigmatic Parineeti has recently got herself a Jaguar. At 25, life just can’t get any better for this Ishaqzaadi! 
 
5. <keyword id="4546" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh">Shah Rukh</keyword> Khan Stylish, suave and super rich – that’s Shah Rukh for you. To suit his persona, King Khan owns an Audi Q6, a <keyword id="678030" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bentley-Continental">Bentley Continental</keyword> GT, a BMW 7 Series and a 6 Series, a BMW Convertible, a <keyword id="6427662" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Mitsubishi">Mitsubishi</keyword> Pajero SUV and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Phew! That’s quite a list. 
 
6. <keyword id="6357860" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Anushka-Sharma">Anushka Sharma</keyword> Now, the car that Anushka drives is quite different from her personality. The otherwise delicate and perky beauty is often spotted zooming around in a Range Rover (with <keyword id="6354486" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Virat-Kohli">Virat Kohli</keyword>). 
 
7. <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> 
Mr Perfectionist, who is working hard for the launch of the second season of his TV series called Satyamev Jayate, owns a Rolls-Royce Ghost. The beauty costs more than Rs 3 crore. 
 
8. <keyword id="499" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="abhishek-bachchan">Abhishek Bachchan</keyword> 
Bachchan Jr. may not be enjoying a good run at the Box Office, but the star is definitely enjoying his life. The Dhoom guy has added a pristine white Audi 8 to his coupe collection. Buzz was rife that Papa Abhishek booked this beauty worth Rs.1.7 crore for daughter <keyword id="971577" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aaradhya">Aaradhya</keyword> and got it customised as well. 
 
9. <keyword id="598" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Deepika-Padukone">Deepika Padukone</keyword> The latest ‘big’ thing of <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword>, Deepika Padukone has recently added yet another machine to her fleet of cars. And this time, it is a swanky Audi. 
 
10. <keyword id="6357861" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="ranbir-kapoor">Ranbir Kapoor</keyword> 
The Kapoor scion is often spotted zipping around the town in his saucy and sexy red Audi A8. During his Deepika Padukone days, he used to drive a giant white Range Rover. 
 
11. <keyword id="333" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Saif-Ali-Khan">Saif Ali Khan</keyword> Soaking in the spirit of marital bliss, Saif Ali Khan was recently spotted driving an <keyword id="529178" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Audi-R8">Audi R8</keyword> Spyder. What a choice! Perfect ‘red’ to pamper your style, Nawab of Pataudi! 
 
12. <keyword id="6354967" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="John-Abraham">John Abraham</keyword> Newly married John is well known for his love for girls… err we mean bikes. But the recent purchase made by the muscle man is not only a drool-worthy bike but something equally eye-popping. In a bid to grab the perfect machine that will suit this macho, John has bought a 2013 <keyword id="75789" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lamborghini">Lamborghini</keyword> Gallardo. The avid biker already has an enviable collection of power machines including <keyword id="48197" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Yamaha">Yamaha</keyword> R1, Kawasaki ZX Ninja, Suzuki Hayabusa and Yamaha Raven.

12
Bollywood Stars Whose Luxe Cars Will Knock You Out

<keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>, the gentleman of <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> is known for his perfectionist bent of mind. At a time, when most of the film fraternity is going gaga over <keyword id="6486412" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="VFX">VFX</keyword> and graphics to look fit, <keyword id="4427" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir">Aamir</keyword> still walks that extra mile to look as natural as possible. So for his upcoming movie ‘<keyword id="6358210" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dangal">Dangal</keyword>’ based on the life of a wrestler, <keyword id="2684346" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mahavir-Phogat">Mahavir Phogat</keyword>, Aamir chose to gain weight and then lose the same for the sake of the movie. That’s what people call it, fat to fit. If a brilliant actor is making such an effort to look perfect in a movie, it’s obvious that there is quite much to learn from this 51 year old actor apart from dedication and sincerity. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/healthy-food-in-delhi-A-Gurgaon-caf-is-serving-delicious-200-calorie-sandwich-and-milk-shakes-without-sugar/articleshow/54018144.cms">Also Read: Now there is a 200 calorie pizza for diet freaks</a> 
 As the video from <keyword id="40235" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="UTV">UTV</keyword>, the producers of Dangal, explaining Aamir’s journey from Fat to Fit, went viral, <keyword id="824043" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Business-Insider">Business Insider</keyword> attempts at deconstructing it. This would help you to gain motivation and follow the footsteps of Aamir in your daily workout routine.<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/breakfast-diet-of-successful-people/articleshow/53976519.cms">Also read: Here's what Obama eats for breakfast</a> 
 
(Image: Facebook)

Here’s how Aamir Khan lost 28 kgs in 5 months for his movie 'Dangal'

Last month when <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=aamir+khan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Aamir Khan</a> shared a picture on social media that showed the <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> perfectionist holding dumbbells, it immediately took the internet by storm. People were finding it hard to believe how a 51-year-old managed to attain such an unbelievably jacked-up physique. 
 
This was the actor’s look for his upcoming movie, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=dangal&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Dangal</a>, in which he essays the role of Indian wrestler Mahaveer Phogat. 
 
Granted, this is not the first time that Khan has undergone a physical makeover for a movie- the actor had gotten eight-pack abs for <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=ghajini&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Ghajini</a> back in 2008, but anyone who has seen the picture will tell you- this is certainly Khan’s most jaw-dropping transformation till date. 
 
The biggest question on everyone’s minds was naturally unanimous- How did Khan do it? 
 For starters, Khan worked with <keyword id="1743648" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ryan-Fernando">Ryan Fernando</keyword>, an award winning celebrity sports nutritionist whose clients include two-times <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=olympics&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Olympics</a> medalist wrestler <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=sushil+kumar&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Sushil Kumar</a>, cricketers <keyword id="6405247" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Robin-Uthappa">Robin Uthappa</keyword>, <keyword id="17805" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shikhar-Dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</keyword> and <keyword id="368" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Harbhajan-Singh">Harbhajan Singh</keyword> among others. 
 
To help Khan attain a professional wrestler-like physique, Fernando introduced the actor to nutrigenomics- the scientific study of the interaction of nutrition and genies. 
 
You'll be surprised to know the ampunt of science involved behind this insane look. 
 
 
 With the help of <keyword id="2402524" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="nutrigenomics">nutrigenomics</keyword>, it is possible to analyse the reaction of our bodies to a lack of something or the excess of something in our body and the result it will bring about. 
 
India has only five laboratories in the country that undertake sequencing of the DNA and even then testing all genes- about 20,000-25,000 of them can be a rather expensive affair. 
 “To test something as simple as whether you are allergic to gluten it is as low as Rs 5,000, but if you want to do the whole gamut like <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> did, it will cost you closer to about Rs 1 lakh, which would analyse everything related to food and nutrition,” revealed Fernando in an interview with Factordaily. 
 
As for Khan, the test resulted in him having to balance out his anti-oxidants. It showed that he should be avoiding refined carbohydrates as it may result in his cholesterol and triglycerides going up- all because there is a certain gene that might not be working well. 
 
Khan had to undergo rigorous workout sessions to gain 93 kgs from a weight of 68 kgs in six months- for his role of the ageing wrestler during the first phase of Dangal’s shoots. Later, he also had a weight loss target of 25 kgs before he could begin shooting for the next phase. 
 
Image credit: Indiatimes

Meet Ryan Fernando, the celebrity sports nutritionist behind Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' body

Yep. This picture is proof that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=aamir+khan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Aamir Khan</a> is indeed a makeover expert. That too at 51. 
 
It's common knowledge that for the role of a wrestler in his upcoming movie <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=dangal&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Danga</a>l, he'd gained over 25 kilos and looked something like this for the better part of the year- 
 
 
 
And, then recently he took it up a notch higher when he gave himself a makeover and looked this buffed up to shoot scenes of the younger version of his character. He then looked like this- 
 
 
 
 
Seriously, this man is an expert. 
 
But, if you thought that was the end of his experimentation, you, my friend were wrong. 
 At last night's <keyword id="191570" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="GQ">GQ</keyword> party, <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>, the perfectionist (and secret makeover artist) unveiled a new dapping nerdy avatar. He looked like this- 
 
 
 
Full shaved, sleek haircut and oversized thick-rimmed glasses paired with a well-fitted suit. Is this what dreams are made of? 
 
Not only did Aamir look dashing and fresh, but also 10 years younger. We cannot get enough of this and would rate this 100 out of 10 if we could. 
 
Sigh. 
 
What did you think of this look? Let us know in comments below!

Aamir Khan's new nerdy look is the most refreshing thing you'll see today

Last we told you about <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> was when he dared to shed it all for the first look of his poster in his upcoming movie PK. Today, we tell you that Aamir might not be the brain behind this bold move. 
 
In the last few years, we have seen that unlike the tried and tested formula of getting inspired from the stories, the industry has now adapted the new trend of getting inspired from the Hollywood posters. 
 
The one star that has constantly been amidst this controversy is the perfectionist Aamir Khan.

Here Are Some Of The Aamir Khan Movie Posters That Are A Complete Rip-Off From Hollywood

Reports suggest that the much-awaited instalment of the <keyword id="1959" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Dhoom">Dhoom</keyword> Series, <keyword id="24705" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="Dhoom-3">Dhoom 3</keyword>, will be released on December 20, 2013. It has been touted as one of the most anticipated releases of the year, made with a whopping budget of Rs 150 crore. Before we get to the perfectionist Khan, let us look at the Dhoom Franchise. The first movie titled Dhoom was released way back in 2004 and was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. As per <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> Hungama, the movie did a business of Rs 15,93,49,638 (total gross business) and was considered a hit. 
 In 2006, the <keyword id="36603" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Yash-Raj-Films">Yash Raj Films</keyword> banner came out with the sequel of the movie, starring <keyword id="6354563" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Hrithik-Roshan">Hrithik Roshan</keyword> as the antagonist. This movie did a phenomenal business at the box office and raked in Rs 40,30,53,277 (total gross business). 
 
Dhoom is perhaps the only movie series in India where the villain plays a far more significant role. He personifies style, is shamelessly wicked and yet manages to create a place in the hearts of the audience. Hrithik Roshan and <keyword id="6354967" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="John-Abraham">John Abraham</keyword> both have great looks and chiselled bodies, and people were awestruck to see them perform the kind of stunts that they pulled off in these movies. 
 
Now that Aamir is planning to step in their shoes, it is expected that he will take things even a step further and this is where the problem lies. All through the promos, we see Aamir trying out great bike stunts and even trying to do trapezes. Although Aamir has tried hard to build his body, learn acrobatics and has gone through a rigorous tap dance training as well, he does not essentially have the physique to carry out these things. The character of a villain that a Dhoom series demands does not suit Aamir’s physique and we are not just talking about his age or the six-pack abs here – we are referring to the full package. 
 
It is too early to comment about his hanging-on-the-ropes kind of stunts, but his tap dancing (in the promos) does look a bit forced! Nevertheless, we do salute the kind of effort that the Khan boy has put into learning all these skills. 
 Also <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> belongs to a generation of actors where either the male <keyword id="18935" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="heroes">heroes</keyword> are larger than life or chocolaty lover boys. Aamir, with his innocent looks, started his career as a chocolate lover boy and was well accepted in movies like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. He has also played the tough guy in movies like Sarforsh and more recently in Ghulam and <keyword id="17231" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Ghajini">Ghajini</keyword>, but in all of these, he has always been the good guy. 
 So the major issue that Aamir will face is to break away from that stereotype and try to get into the shoes of the ‘mean guy.’ While he has to be the one that is causing all the trouble for Jai (the tough cop played by <keyword id="499" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="abhishek-bachchan">Abhishek Bachchan</keyword>) and Ali (played by <keyword id="36115" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="uday-chopra">Uday Chopra</keyword>), he must be appealing in his new avatar to win over the audience. 
 
Apart from the Dhoom series, we have also seen <keyword id="4546" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh">Shah Rukh</keyword> bring in similar shades in his modern avatar of Don and later in <keyword id="6456475" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="don-2">Don 2</keyword>. At this stage, we are not convinced that Aamir will be able to bring that kind of touch to Dhoom 3. 
 
Moving over to the business part, Dhoom 3 must make at least Rs 300 crore at the box office to make a mark for itself. After all, the production cost of the movie is very high and it is releasing during the winter break when no other big releases are lined up. 
 
In recent times, we have seen Krrish 3 manage to bring that kind of magic at the box office. 
 
The TV rights of the movie have been reportedly sold for a whopping Rs 75 crore and a lot of cinema halls have hiked the ticked prices for this movie. 
 
At a time when most movies are promoted heavily by the stars who riotuously visit the shopping malls and appear at various reality shows, Aamir has consciously stayed away from the conventional route. We will have to wait for a few more days to find out whether Aamir’s idea to stay away from direct interaction with the crowd and TV shows have paid off or not. However, from the leaked storyline and the current promos, we feel that Dhoom 3 does not have much to offer and it will only boil down to the last-minute chase. 
 
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Has Aamir Khan Overdone Himself In Dhoom 3?

The <keyword id="20161413" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-film-industry" source="keywords">Indian film industry</keyword> ranks among the world's largest producers. Although Hindi films traditionally hold sway over audiences, Southern language films have made notable inroads into the Hindi-speaking regions, garnering significant appreciation. In recent years, South Indian cinema has gained widespread recognition, captivating audiences nationwide with its dynamic narratives and action-packed plots. However, these films have enjoyed cult status across India for quite some time. Consequently, a surge of South Indian actors has made their mark in the list of the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors. Forbes has compiled data from IMDB to unveil the top 10 <keyword id="22030970" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="highest-paid-actors-in-India" source="Orion">highest-paid actors in India</keyword>, making for an intriguing list. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Actor Name </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approximate Fee Charged Per Movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shah Rukh Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-250 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rajinikanth </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-210 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Joseph Vijay </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs130 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Prabhas </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Aamir Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-175 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Salman Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kamal Haasan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Allu Arjun </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-125 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Akshay Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs60 crores-145 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ajith Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs105 crores </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="1. Shahrukh Khan" comment="subhead" text="1. Shahrukh Khan">1. Shahrukh Khan</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 6300 crores, Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as King Khan, has experienced his fair share of setbacks in his career. However, that hasn't hindered him from delivering two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings, showcasing his enduring star power. Shah Rukh Khan has painstakingly built his career, consistently shattering records and solidifying his status as the highest-paid Bollywood star. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="2. Rajinikanth" comment="subhead" text="2. Rajinikanth">2. Rajinikanth</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 430 crore, Rajinikanth stands as the <keyword id="6818153" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Highest-paid-actor" source="Orion">highest-paid actor</keyword> in South India. Revered almost like a living deity in Southern India and beyond, his mere presence in a film draws enthusiastic crowds. he has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth's latest outing, "Jailer," an action comedy, proved to be a box office hit, for which he commanded a fee of Rs. 110 crores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="3. Joseph Vijay" comment="subhead" text="3. Joseph Vijay">3. Joseph Vijay</cmsannotation> Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, ranks among the highest-paid actors in South India with an approximate net worth of Rs. 474 crores. His career, which began at the age of 10 in 1984 as a child artist in the movie "Vetri," spans over two decades. Vijay stands as one of the most reliable performers in the South Indian film industry. Among his 2023 releases are "Varisu," which raked in around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," grossing over Rs. 612 crore globally. Remarkably, "Leo" emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="4. Prabhas" comment="subhead" text="4. Prabhas">4. Prabhas</cmsannotation> Prabhas soared to true stardom following the release of SS Rajamouli’s historic Baahubali duology, leading to a remarkable 94 per cent surge in the actor’s net worth over the past eight years. Despite the controversial reception of his film Adipurush, his latest venture Salaar has achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. This surpasses Rajinikanth’s Jailer, which stands at a net of Rs348.55 crore, firmly establishing Prabhas's enduring influence in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="5. Aamir Khan" comment="subhead" text="5. Aamir Khan">5. Aamir Khan</cmsannotation> Renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, Aamir Khan has garnered a dedicated fan base, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’ for his unwavering commitment to excellence. While his recent release, Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022, didn't achieve significant success, his upcoming project, Sitaare Zameen Par, slated for a 2024 holiday season release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. This consistent track record has contributed to Khan's substantial net worth, currently estimated at Rs1862 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="6. Salman Khan" comment="subhead" text="6. Salman Khan">6. Salman Khan</cmsannotation> With a substantial fan base, Salman Khan has transitioned from the romantic roles of the 1990s to the endearing 'bhai' of recent times. His cinematic evolution has propelled him to become one of the highest-paid Indian actors. Notably, his latest blockbuster, Tiger 3, has amassed over Rs466.63 crore worldwide, contributing to Khan's estimated net worth of Rs2900 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="7. Kamal Kaasan" comment="subhead" text="7. Kamal Kaasan">7. Kamal Kaasan</cmsannotation> Kamal Hassan, a prominent figure from South India, boasts an impressive filmography of around 220 movies across multiple languages. Despite no releases in 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting his collaboration with director Mani Ratnam for KH 234, contributing to his estimated net worth of approximately Rs150 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="8. Allu Arjun" comment="subhead" text="8. Allu Arjun">8. Allu Arjun</cmsannotation> Arjun gained nationwide recognition for his lead role in Pushpa: The Rise, a highly acclaimed Telugu film released in 2021. With an estimated net worth of approximately Rs350 crore, his upcoming film is anticipated to break box office records with the sequel of Pushpa, slated for release in 2024. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="9. Akshay Kumar" comment="subhead" text="9. Akshay Kumar">9. Akshay Kumar</cmsannotation> Known for his impeccable comic timing in films like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar has also taken on roles in socially relevant movies such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman. Despite no major hits in 2023, his guest appearance in OMG 2 contributed to its global earnings of approximately Rs 221 crore. With an estimated net worth of around Rs2500 crore, Kumar continues to leave his mark on Bollywood. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="10. Ajith Kumar" comment="subhead" text="10. Ajith Kumar">10. Ajith Kumar</cmsannotation> Kumar, another prominent South Indian actor among the highest-paid, garnered praise for his role in the 2023 film Thunivu, captivating audiences with his performance. The movie raked in a total of Rs130 crores in the Indian market. With an estimated net worth of around Rs196 crore, Kumar continues to make waves in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently asked questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently asked questions">Frequently asked questions</cmsannotation> 1. What is Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth, and what recent successes has he had? Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth is Rs. 6300 crores. He delivered two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings. 2. Who is Rajinikanth, and why is he revered in Southern India? Rajinikanth is a highly revered actor, almost considered a living deity in Southern India. He has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema and commands enthusiastic crowds due to his iconic status. 3. What are some notable films in Joseph Vijay's career, and how successful have they been? Joseph Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, has had a prolific career spanning over two decades. Notable films include "Varisu," which grossed around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," which grossed over Rs. 612 crore globally, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. 4. How did Prabhas achieve stardom, and what recent successes has he had? Prabhas gained stardom following the success of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali duology. Despite mixed reception for his film Adipurush, his recent venture Salaar achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. 5. What is Aamir Khan's reputation in the film industry, and what upcoming project is he involved in? Aamir Khan is renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’. His upcoming project, "Sitaare Zameen Par," slated for a 2024 release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-top-10-richest-actors-in-india/articleshow/69645149.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">top 10 richest actors in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/top-10-richest-actresses-of-india/articleshow/72018327.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top 10 richest actress in India</a>

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Though anticipated, when it became official that the Melody Queen of India, <keyword id="31278" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar" source="Orion">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword>, is no longer among us, it hit the collective consciousness of the nation like a sledgehammer. The only consolation was that she may have passed on, but her voice, which moved our hearts and provided succour to our souls for more than seven decades, will forever be with us. Like all inspirational stories, Lataji's early struggle to establish herself in the 1940s is one that we cannot ever forget. In those days, she would take a BEST bus and travel from her south Mumbai home regularly to meet Naushad Ali at his Khar West bungalow or in the studios, hoping for a 'singing break' under the legendary music maker's baton. In the vicious Mumbai monsoon, she would come to Naushad's home, wearing her trademark sari, carrying an umbrella but totally drenched, shivering and barely able to speak, let alone sing. The music director would offer her piping hot tea and cookies to soothe her, but no songs ... yet ... . "I felt her voice was not yet 'ripe' for my style of music," said Naushad, the perfectionist, in a conversation with this writer. He was trying to justify not giving her an early break. "To improve her diction and control over words, I advised her to learn and practice Urdu, which she did ... and finally, she was ready to record for me." The first choices of Naushad were the reigning stalwarts -- Noorjehan, Suraiya, Shamshad Begum, Zohra Ambalewali, to name a few. With time, trained by her father, Dinananth Mangeshkar, Lataji grasped the maestro's advice and got her first major hit -- 'Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam' ('Andaz', 1949) -- composed by her mentor Naushad. With it, she 'arrived' in the film industry. Thereafter, top music directors of the era wooed her, and they included Sachin Dev Burman, Husan Lal-Bhagat Ram (brothers), Ghulam Haider, Sardar Malik, Ghulam Mohammed, Jaidev, Salil Chowdhary, C. Ramchandra, Shankar-Jaikishan (partners), Roshan, Madan Mohan, M. Zahur Khayyam, Kalyanji-Anandji (brothers), Laxmikant-Pyarelal (partners), Sonik-Omi (uncle-nephew), Ravi Kumar Sharma or 'Ravi', Sudhir Phadke, Sajjad Hussain, Usha Khanna, and even A.R. Rahman, Anu Malik, Rajesh Roshan, Anand-Milind and Jatin-Lalit, among the younger crop of baton wielders. Producers and directors vied for Lataji's unique voice and style for their top heroines, especially because she could 'mould' her voice to suit most heroines. Without doubt, she had become the first among women singers, a position that Mohammed Rafi enjoyed among the men. Yet, there was a music director who remained aloof from Lataji -- with haughty pride -- and yet rose to the top echelons of the music industry -- the incomparable O.P. Nayyar. "I found Lata's voice too thin, too shrill, which did not suit my compositions," Nayyar had once said, claiming he was "the only music director who succeeded in Bollywood without Lata's voice". He added: "I needed a more vivacious, richer, healthier voice of, say, Shamshad Begum, Geeta Ghosh-Dutt, Asha Bhosale." One woman singer, Suman Kalyanpur, was blessed with a voice rivalling that of Lataji's, but she was content being in the shadows, yet she thrived on enduring masterpieces composed by some of the music directors. As Lataji's singing style matured under master music directors, her voice helped heroines who acted or danced to her tunes catapult to stardom, such as Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Nargis, Ameeta, Beena Rai, Waheeda Rehman, Vyjayanthimala Bali, Tanuja, Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh, Nutan, Saira Bano, Sadhana Shivdasani, Babita Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Hema Malini, Rekha, Sridevi, Neetu Singh, Madhuri Dixit, and many others in the post-1980s, right down to the youngsters, notably, Kajol, Rani Mukherjee and Karisma Kapoor. After the exit of Noorjehan from India and the fading away of other stalwart female singers, by the late 1950s/early 1960s, Lataji was firmly perched on the top of the heap and brooked no nonsense from anyone -- producers, directors, composers, siblings or contemporaries -- attempting to clamber anywhere close to her roost. Bollywood is full of stories of how Lataji ring-fenced her position till the very end, often raising the hackles of her female peers, although male singers, such as Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Mahendra Kapoor and Manna Dey (all deceased) and others, chose to maintain a professional rapport with her. Nevertheless, there were tales of how Rafi once bore the brunt of her "other side", or certain composers quivering as she gently declined to sing for them after they allegedly dared to commission some other female singers, for whatever reason. Of course, powerful filmmakers such as Mehboob Khan, Raj Kapoor, Kamal Amrohi, Dev Anand, Shakti Samanta, B.R. Chopra, Yash Chopra and the likes had no time for tantrums. Born on September 28, 1929, as the oldest child of a musically inclined family in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) -- comprising father Dinanath, Lataji, Meena (Khadilkar), Asha (Bhosale), Usha and sole brother Hridaynath -- she was tutored by her dad from the age of five and also acted in his musical stage plays, till death in 1942. Helped by a close family friend, Master Vinayak D. Karnataki, she got a foothold in singing and acting that year with a first Marathi song and a maiden Hindi song in 1943 before shifting to the film industry capital in 1945. In Bombay (now, Mumbai), she learnt classical music and continued singing the odd songs, till her big break with 'Dil Mera Toda, Mujhe Kahinka Na Chhoda' ('Majboor', 1948), with full help from Ghulam Haider, whom she later described as her "godfather". With a colossus such as Noorjehan still around, Lataji continued her with a few more hits -- 'Aayega Aanewala' ('Mahal', 1949) and 'Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam' ('Andaz', 1949), heralding her entry with a bang in big-time Bollywood. Simultaneously, she sang in different Indian languages with aplomb, non-film songs, with her range encompassing classical, tragic, melodious, erotic, melancholic, light, mischievous, depending on the composer, or the heroine, or the song situation. After the seniors passed away or faded out, Lataji sang expertly and easily with the gen next of male singers such as S.P. Balasubramaniam, Amit Kumar, Shabbir Kumar, Nitin Mukesh, Anwar, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam, and astounded her listeners with the seemingly "undying" power and youthfulness of her golden voice. Over the decades, she was decorated with a multitude of rewards and honours -- three Padma awards, five Filmfare Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- capped by the Bharat Ratna in 2001. More than that, state governments named awards and institutions after her. Lataji sang at prestigious live concerts or charitable events, enthralling global audiences, picked up more overseas accolades, such as France's highest civilian honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, in 2007, briefly dabbled in high-end merchandise, such as signature jewellery and perfumes, launched a production and music house, and entered into international music collaborations. Death has only removed her physically. The legacies she leaves behind will outlive her for decades. 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The perfectionist actor <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword> has happily agreed to work with Bollywood actress <keyword id="836886" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sunny-Leone">Sunny Leone</keyword>, who started her career with adult films. 
 Currently, Sunny is in news for being very graceful and polite and remaining calm during an interview in which the journalist repeatedly tried to evoke reactions from her citing her alleged “past”. The interview was widely criticized on social media, and the journalist <keyword id="3212789" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhupendra-Chaubey">Bhupendra Chaubey</keyword> was called unfair and judgemental, with his attitude being uncalled for. 
 
The 50-year old actor who has most probably seen the interview after all the uproar posted a message for Sunny on his Facebook page, which read, "I think Sunny conducted herself with a lot of grace and dignity in this interview.... I wish I could have said the same about the interviewer. And yes Sunny, I will be happy to work with you. I have absolutely no problems with your "past", as the interviewer puts it. Stay blessed. Cheers. Aamir" 
 
The reaction came after Chaubey asked her if she thinks that Aamir Khan would ever work with her. To this, the actress calmly replied that he probably wouldn't, but that the question should be aimed at the actor and not her. 
 
Sunny Leone would next be seen in a double role in the adult comedy Mastizaade, which releases this Friday and has Tusshar and Vir Das starring with the Ek Paheli Leela actress.

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<keyword id="6358210" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dangal">Dangal</keyword> And Baahubali-2 continue to create history at the box office, globally and have disrupted the scale at which success is measured, changing the definition of a mega blockbuster by multi-fold, from Rs 200 crore to 2000 crore. Here are some interesting business and strategy lessons that <keyword id="2784442" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Co-working-spaces">co-Working spaces</keyword>, which themselves are becoming the choice of the new generation of smart workforce, can learn from these two superhits. 1. Focus on making High Quality Core Product Nothing Beats Quality, Still. One unique thing which was quite evident in both the blockbusters was the superlative script, high octane performances by the cast, top notch direction and overall a very well-crafted film that leaves you feeling inspired as well gives you full bang for your buck. While last two years saw crass comedies and run of the mill films also crossing 100 cr, both these films teach us that it's very important to get the core product which is script, acting and direction right for the end result to be of high impact. Similarly, co-working spaces, while requiring all the bells and whistles like new age fancy architecture and gadgetry, also need to get the core right i.e comfortable ergonomic seating, high speed internet, availability of conference rooms, F&amp;B, thinking space and most importantly, a curated ,well designed community and activities. The brands need to bring the best of the breed mentors, collaborations, partners and services to make the experience of co-working a delight. The workplace should be such that people look forward to coming to office to work and stay motivated to make the dent in the universe that they aspire to. 2. Right Strategic Collaborations After all Co in Co-Working is Collaboration <keyword id="6354370" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="baahubali">Baahubali</keyword> witnessed coming together of two heavyweights of Indian Motion Picture Industry, S S Rajamouli and Karan Johar, leaders in Telugu and Hindi Film Industry. By getting Karan Johar to present the movie in part 2, movie franchise deal, S S Rajamouli pulled off a major scoop by covering all the major movie markets of India between two of them like Hindi, Telugu, Tamil , &amp; Malayalam making it the biggest Pan India hit till date . Co-working spaces are an essential bridge between need and fulfillment .On one side you have a high energy, disruptive linkster and millennial workforce with demand of technology, capital, guidance and customers and on the other side, the right collaborations. An apt or prefect collaboration has to be in place to provide the necessary services, mentorship, partnerships and access to global collaborative networks to make it happen for the tenants. 3. Multiple Revenue Streams Warren Buffett, famously, said “never rely on a single source of income" Baahubali 2 have shattered all Box Office records for Indian Film Industry and look set to surpass 2000 Cr by the time you read this. Not to mention, the satellite rights for both movies smashed all records by going for a huge 75 Cr. The revenue from Music, Merchandise, Mobile games, and for a first, a spin-off Animated series on Amazon Prime, Baahubali : The Lost Legend , shows how new revenue streams can keep the cash register ringing for long. This shows importance of exploring new revenue streams for co-working spaces. Some of the trends that have already caught up with Co-working space offering is more than a seat and include things like legal, financial, professional services, software development to digital services to having branded in-house cafes, events and more. 4. Go Global Baby The World is truly Flat, Make Local, and Sell Global. Dangal Released in India and was a smash hit and could have been content with Rs 500 cr. it made in India and Rs 250 cr in Europe and Americas. But being Mr. Perfectionist , Aamir khan decided to play the Chinese checkers and as on date out of the whopping 2000 Cr gross Dangal has managed to collect around Rs 1200 cr from China only, Yes China, you read it right, a big market for Hollywood films but hitherto never exploited to its full potential by Bollywood movies .Meanwhile Baahubali 2 is also smashing domestic and overseas records with a total of around 1800 cr till date &amp; considering China’s new found fondness for Bollywood, it can easily cross Rs 2500 cr or maybe even Rs 3000 cr . This shows how global collaborations can truly change the game for Indian service providers and can scale new heights by such partnerships. Few example recent collaborations like Vikarm Solar tie up Israel’s Water-Gen and Creator’s Gurukul, collaborated with Global Leaders like F6S and Startup Grind from Europe and <keyword id="6357722" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="silicon-valley">Silicon Valley</keyword> respectively to curate a truly global experience. 5. Community Building Love Thy Neighbor These two mega hits built a clan of Fan-boys and Fan-girls giving the movies a cult status of a kind unheard in Bollywood till date. While it was rooting for women power “Mhari Choriya Chorro se kum hain ke” from Dangal to curiosity around the question that the entire Nation wanted to know” Kattapa Ne Baabhubali Ko Kyu Maara?”, whereby the marketing team hacked virality and social media, so well, that it created an entire legion of Baahubali aficionados leading to unprecedented frenzy around these movies. The shared values among the fans created a sense of togetherness and debuted a new kind of community around Bollywood films. Similarly, what differentiates a co-working space, at the most from a typical office, is that people with different strong suited, capabilities and know how help each other in the areas of weakness to achieve the respective goals. While people working out of a co-working might be from different companies, they help each other to achieve success because there is a feeling of “belongingness”, a community bond which means success for one is success for all. Globally, people take pride in calling them “We-Workers” nearly as much as a “Googler” or so ... We can soon expect co-working spaces to have the portraits of Mahendra Baahubali and Mahavir Singh Phogat to inspire the workforce and have #LikeABaahubali replace #LikeABoss . (The article is authored by Abhinav Tandon and Mohammed Sirajuddin, Co-Founders, Creator’s Gurukul)

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<keyword id="6354700" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword>’s 24, the adaptation of the American TV series with the same name, had been touted as a game-changer in the Indian television space. It had a popular first season and is currently on its way to the second. But it was not the first time when Indian TV got a significant makeover. Over the years, we had been watching serials and soaps that entertained, amused, surprised and even shocked the audience. Here’s a look. 
 
1. Hum Log 
Shown on the Doordarshan in 1984, this series marked the beginning of the television revolution in India while viewers had their first taste of soap. It lasted 156 episodes and several characters, including Basesar Ram, Bhagwanti, Nanhe, Badki, Majhli, Chutki, Lalloo and Imarti Dadi, became household names. 
 
2. Ramayan 
Those who were born in the 80s could well believe it when we say that the streets became empty on Sundays at 9.30 am as it was the time to watch the Ramayan. Starring Arun Govil as Ram, Deepti Chikhalia as Sita and Dara Singh as Hanuman, Ramayan is the world’s most viewed mythological series. 
 
3. Dekh Bhai Dekh 
If Hum Log mirrored the middle class Indian family, Dekh Bhai Dekh, produced by Jaya Bachchan, told the story of a rich, modern but loving joint family. It was one of the popular sitcoms, aired on Doordarshan’s GEC, DD Metro. Starting in 1993, the show ran successfully for 4 years. 
 
4. Flop Show Stand-up comedy and comic shows are the rage today. But this show never failed to minister a regular dose of laughter to its audience. It was written and directed by the legendary satirical comedian, late <keyword id="34752" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jaspal-Bhatti">Jaspal Bhatti</keyword>, who also played the lead role. Flop Show was, ironically, a big hit. 
 
5. Swabhimaan Directed by <keyword id="6370367" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Mahesh-Bhatt">Mahesh Bhatt</keyword> and scripted by Shobha De, this show introduced the viewers to the world of complex relationships, infidelity, power, property entanglements and what not. It was the first show to complete 500 episodes in a span of 2 years. 
 
6. Meri Awaz Suno 
Those who stay glued to their seats to watch talent hunts like India’s Got Talent, Indian Idol, Voice of India and more, would be glad to know that it was a show on Doordarshan, called Meri Awaz Suno, which had helped discover the extremely talented Sunidhi Chauhan. The show was hosted by Annu Kapoor and judged by <keyword id="31278" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword>. 
 
7. Zee Horror Show 
Those who swear by the thrill of horror will remember the spine-chilling Zee Horror Show, which brought all things uncanny bang into our drawing rooms. Presented by the Ramsay Brothers, it was one of the most popular shows of the 90s. 
 
8. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT) 
The longest running show in the history of Indian television, KSBKBT introduced us to the glorious Gujarati family – Virani. It was the story of Tulsi and her endeavours to become an ideal wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and grandmother-in-law. Due to its domestic connect, it was the No. 1 show even in its eighth year. 
 
9. Kaun Banega Crorepati In the new millennium, mega star <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> became a part of your everyday life with Kaun Banega Crorepati. Based on the UK game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, this one started in 2005 and recently completed the 7th season. This show changed lives of many with big cash prizes. 
 
10. Bigg Boss 
While the real life of common man had already come under the scanner with talent hunt shows like Boogie Woogie and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, it was the time to get up, close and personal with your fav stars. And Bigg Boss, based on Bigg Brother, did just that. A show that gave a sneak peek into the real life of stars was an instant hit among the viewers. 
 
11. Satyamev Jayate When his counterparts were busy throwing mental and physical challenges at the audiences, Mr Perfectionist, <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>, thought of striking an emotional chord. With his <keyword id="9363" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Talk-show">talk show</keyword>, Satyamev Jayate, he highlighted sensitive social issues of the country. He cried, smiled and hoped for a better India and so did his audience. The show is all set for its second season to go live in March 2014. 
 
12. Comedy Nights with Kapil He was a nonentity in Bollywood. But little did stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma know that one day he would be hosting one of the most watched chat shows. The popularity of the show can be gauged by the fact that even mega stars like <keyword id="4546" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh">Shah Rukh</keyword> and <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> can’t skip promoting their movies on the show. Indeed a game changer!

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