Foreign Films

Many Bollywood actors appear in multiple films each year, and it's rare for any of these individuals to consistently appear in only hits. Therefore, today's Bollywood stars are difficult to rank in terms of who is the best. While it will always be understood that Amitabh Bachchan is the top Bollywood actor of all time, there is no singular young star who could be considered his definite successor. However, the following five actors are regularly recognized as great talents and box office draws, which make them the best the Hindi film industry has to offer.
 
 
1. Aamir Khan
Beginning as a child actor in the early '70s, Aamir Khan has grown into one of Bollywood's most dependable actors, having starred in blockbuster hits like 1990's Dil and 2008's Ghajini, the latter of which is currently the highest grossing Indian film of all time. Though less prolific than some of his peers, he is one of the most recognizable Hindi actors to Western audiences thanks to lead roles in cultural crossovers like Deepa Mehta's Earth and Oscar-nominee Lagaan. It's no wonder he's one of the highest paid actors in India.
 
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Making a list of the top five Bollywood songs of all time is not so much a daunting task as it is a stupid one. For all of the soundtracks throughout all of the years, there are just too many kinds of songs, let alone too many songs too choose from. Yet here is a basic and introductory list of popular favorites and significant numbers with which to ponder just how many classic Bollywood songs are essentials for any proper Hindi music collection.
 
1. 'Hawa Mein Udta Jaye' from Barsaat
The 1949 film Barsaat is a seminal work of its own, but the best-selling soundtrack is just as revered, with each of its songs immediately considered a classic. This specific tune, sung by Lata Mangeshkar, is a memorable favorite for many, standing out even among the film's other popular numbers.
 
2. 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from Dil Se
Considered one of the ten best songs ever recorded in the world, according to a BBC poll, "Chaiyya Chaiyya" is also likely one of the most familiar Bollywood tunes in America thanks to its prominent appearance in Spike Lee's Inside Man. Western audiences also know its composer, A R Rahman, and its...