Bollywood Actors First Films Success:
Bollywood makes the city of dreams worthwhile when it gives wings to many a debutant. Bollywood actors whose first films made them overnight success prove that there is no short cut to success and talent.
1. Bobby
Bobby released in the year 1973 and was an instant hit amongst people of all ages. The movie skyrocketed the career of Rishi Kapoor.
Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Prem Nath, Pran
Director: Raj Kapoor
2. Rocky
The movie Rocky released in the year 1981 and launched Sanjay Dutt and his Bollywood career.
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Tina Munim
Director: Sunil Dutt
3. Love Story
Love Story released in the year 1981. The movie launched Kumar Gaurav who was the son of legendary actor Rajendra Kumar.
Starring: Kumar Gaurav, Vijayta Pandit, Rajendra Kumar, Danny Denzongpa
Director: Rahul Rawail
4. Betaab
Betaab released in the year 1983 and was a romantic film that made Sunny Deol an overnight sensation.
Starring: Sunny Deol, Amrita Singh, Shammi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Prem Chopra
Director: Rahul Rawail
5. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
The film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak launched the careers of 2 of the biggest stars of Bollywood when it released in the year 1988. Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla began their Bollywood careers with this blockbuster which set many new records.
Starring: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Dalip Tahil, Alok Nath
Director: Mansoor Khan
6. Maine Pyar Kiya
The movie Maine Pyar Kiya released in the year 1989 and instantly put Salman Khan and Bhagyashree on the list of the famous.
Starring: Salman Khan, Bhagyashree Patwardhan, Laxmikant Berde, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Bahl
Director: Sooraj R Barjatya
7. Phool Aur Kante
Phool Aur Kante released in the year 1991 and was the launchpad for Ajay Devgn who emerged as the action hero the world was waiting for.
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep, Amrish Puri
Director: Kuku Kohli
8. Barsaat
The movie Barsaat released in the year 1995. The movie was an overnight success with its music and choice of actors. Both Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna were introduced.
Starring: Bobby Deol, Twinkle Khanna, Raj Babbar, Mukesh Khanna, Danny Denzongpa
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
9. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai released in the year 2000 and broke many old records. The movie set the ball rolling for Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel.
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Ameesha Patel, Dalip Tahil, Anupam Kher
Director: Rakesh Roshan
10. Ishq Vishk
Ishq Vishk released in the year 2003 and struck a chord with the audiences. The movie saw the chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor emerge from the shadows.
Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Shenaz Treasury
Director: Ken Ghosh
11. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na released in the year 2008. The movie was a big hit with youngsters and saw the careers of Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza take off in a flurry.
Starring: Imran Khan, Genelia D’Souza, Prateik Babbar, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan
Director: Abbas Tyrewala
12. Om Shanti Om
The movie Om Shanti Om released in the year 2007 and was an instant hit. The movie saw the glamorous Deepika Padukone make her debut.
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, Kirron Kher
Director: Farah Khan
13. Student of the Year
Student of the Year released in the year 2012 under the Dharma Productions banner. The movie saw the launch of three stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Siddharth Malhotra.
Starring: Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Rishi Kapoor, Arabi Bashar, Muntasir Toshio
Director: Karan Johar
14. Vicky Donor
Vicky Donor released in the year 2012 and gave the country one of its most versatile actors of the times Ayushman Khurana.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, Annu Kapoor, Puja Gupta
Director: Shoojit Sircar
There are innumerable Bollywood actors whose first films were an overnight success. The list is endless with actors like Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra and many others who tasted success with their very first film.
