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Would we have seen a completely different hierarchy in the 80s and 90s? Would he have delivered even bigger blockbusters, or would his stardom have plateaued anyway? And more importantly, would he have ever made that legendary comeback in the 90s with the same impact, or would things have been totally different if he'd never left at all? Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

How powerful would Indrajit actually be if he had fought in the Mahabharata war, with his powers adjusted according to the Dvapara Yuga? Would he still be one of the most dangerous warriors on the battlefield, or would the warriors of the Mahabharata be able to match him? Considering what Indrajit achieved in the Ramayana, especially after completing the Nikumbhila Yajna, it would be interesting to see how far his abilities would scale in the Dvapara Yuga.

I saw this article on X where the person who posted it had written that Kamal Haasan had become a threat to Amitabh in the 1980s, so is this actually true?

I recently watched an interview of Dharmendra where he said that he never really promoted himself, and that if he had, he would have been much higher in the media headlines.

That got me thinking, was Dharmendra actually a bigger star than Amitabh Bachchan overall, and did his lack of self promotion play? Otherwise he would've been miles bigger than AB??

Amitabh Bachchan did it in 1977–79, with Amar Akbar Anthony, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Suhaag. Salman Khan repeated the feat decades later in 2010–12, with Dabangg, Bodyguard and Ek Tha Tiger. Three straight years at the absolute top is a different level of box office dominance, it shows not just one massive hit, but sustained star power year after year

Back then, the industry was driven by directors, writers, and producers who could convince A-listers to share the spotlight because the scripts gave everyone memorable moments. Today, that's much harder to pull off. Most A list actors have their own brands, massive paychecks, packed schedules, and fanbases that expect them to be the undisputed lead. Producers also see less financial incentive to pay several superstars when a single big name can often open a film on their own. On top of that, modern Bollywood has shifted toward solo hero vehicles, franchises, and streaming content rather than grand ensemble entertainers. That's why true A-list multi starrers like Sholay, Kranti, Amar Akbar Anthony, Tridev, or Naseeb have become increasingly rare.

Arjuna's hardest battle was probably never against Karna, Drona, or any other warrior, it was against his own heart. Bhishma wasn't just an enemy commander; he was his grandfather, mentor, and someone he deeply loved and respected. Every time they faced each other, Arjuna had to choose between his emotions and his duty as a warrior. Even on the day Bhishma fell, Arjuna hesitated until Krishna reminded him of his responsibility. Defeating Pitamah wasn't just a military challenge for Arjuna, it was the greatest emotional burden he had to bear.

Which version of "Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai" do you prefer, Amitabh Bachchan's or Shah Rukh Khan's? Both actors delivered the dialogue in completely different styles, with Amitabh bringing a calm, effortless swagger and SRK giving it a more slick and modern edge. If you had to pick just one, whose delivery worked better for you, and why? I'm curious to hear everyone's take.

Climax of Zanjeer (1973).

Prakash Mehra literally cooked

This scene is from the 1988 Mahabharat TV series, and I have to say, the actor delivered an incredibly emotional performance here. The way he portrayed Duryodhana's grief after losing Karna felt so genuine that you could actually feel the weight of his loss just by looking into his eyes. It's one of the rare performances where the emotions don't need words, they're written all over the actor's face. Even today, this scene hits just as hard.

I came across this question and found it really interesting. I'm genuinely curious to hear what people who have actually studied the Mahabharata think about it. To be honest, I don't know the full details of the battle between Lord Parashurama and Bhishma, how it unfolded, who had the upper hand, or the circumstances behind it. So I don't want to make claims without knowing the complete context. Based on what you've read from the Mahabharata and other authentic sources, how would you answer this question? I'd love to hear different perspectives.

If I had watched Sholay for the first time without any prior knowledge, I would've probably seen Thakur Baldev Singh as the main character. The entire story begins with his mission to bring Gabbar Singh down, and almost everything that happens revolves around his goal. Jai and Veeru are the heroes we follow, but they're part of Thakur's journey & his plan for revenge. His past, his loss, and his determination are what drive the film from start to finish, which is why I'd see him as the central character.