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Rani Mukherjee remains at the top with Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Aishwarya Rai scores big with Dhoom 2 while Priyanka Chopra has Krrish and Don. Approx remuneration Aishwarya Rai-1.75 crore Preity Zinta/Rani Mukherjee-1.50 crore Kareena Kapoor/ Priyanka Chopra 1.25 crore

The success of Bunty Aur Babli takes Rani Mukherjee to the top and while Black is not major commercial success, huge acclaim comes her way. Preity Zinta has a success in Salaam Namaste. Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai remain the highest paid. Priyanka Chopra is the only other heroine making a an impact with moderate successes like Waqt and Barsaat.

Veer Zaara is Preity Zinta's third big grosser in two years. Kareena Kapoor has a success in Hulchul after three years. Approx remuneration Aishwarya Rai-1 crore, Kareena Kapoor-90 lakhs  Preity Zinta-80 lakhs Rani Mukerjee-60 lakhs.

Preity Zinta goes to the top with the superhit Koi Mil Gaya and hit Kal ho Na Ho. Rani Mukherjee makes a comeback with Chalte Chalte.

Aishwarya Rai has a hit in Devdas. Madhuri Dixit also has a outright hit in Devdas after 5 years. Approx remuneration Kareena Kapoor-80 lakhs Aishwarya Rai 80 lakhs Preity Zinta-50 lakhs Rani Mukerjee-40 lakhs.

Kareena Kapoor goes to the top with the hit Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai and blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. She also has the moderate success Ajnabee. Back to back mega blockbusters Gadar Ek Prem Katha and Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai make Amisha Patel a star.

Aishwarya Rai hits the top as Karisma Kapoor's films fail and Kajol stops signing films.She has good successes in Mohabbatein and Josh while Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai is a moderate success. Preity Zinta becomes a star with the success of Kya Kehna.

Karisma Kapoor delivers 4 successes including big hit Biwi No1. Aishwarya Rai becomes a star with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Taal. Approx remuneration Karisma Kapoor-50 lakhs Kajol-50 lakhs Aishwarya Rai-40 lakhs Rani Mukerjee-25 lakhs.

Kajol reigns supreme with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. Rani Mukherjee becomes a star with the all time blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She also has a more moderate success in Ghulam.

Karisma Kapoor continues with he run of hits. Madhuri Dixit has a big hit in Dil To Pagal Hai after many flops. Sridevi has a major success after 8 years in Judaai.

Kajol is in top league with the all time blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and blockbuster Karan Arjun. Approx remuneration  Madhuri Dixit-50 lakhs Sridevi-25 lakhs Juhi Chawla-25 lakhs Kajol-20 lakhs

Madhuri Dixit hits her peak with box office record breaker Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Raveena Tandon is a star with hits like Mohra and Dilwale

Juhi Chawla hits the big league with films like Darr,Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Lootere. Anari makes Karisma Kapoor a star. Approx remuneration Madhuri Dixit-30 lakhs Sridevi-25 lakhs Juhi Chawla-20 lakhs

Beta is a huge superhit for Madhuri Dixit Divya Bharti emerges a star with 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.

The failure of Sridevi starrer Lamhe coupled with the super success of Saajan takes Madhuri Dixit to the top. Manisha Koirala emerges a star with Saudagar.

Madhuri Dixit has another great year which includes the superhit Dil. Meenakshi Sheshadari also has a good year with Ghayal and Ghar Ho To Aisa. AApprox remuneration Sridevi-30 lakhs Madhuri Dixit-25 lakhs Meenakshi Sheshadari-12 lakhs Juhi Chawla-8 lakhs

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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.

Hits like Gharana and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai make 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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