Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan – Can these living legends be compared?
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One of the favorite coffee table discussions in the Hindi film industry is – who is the greatest ‘Khan’ – is it the flamboyant Shah Rukh or intense perfectionist Aamir. Is it the suave and charming Saif Ali Khan or Salman Khan with his huge fan following?
Is it a case of jostling for position among equals or is it a case of one of them standing head and shoulders above all the others?
This discussion can only be charted out by analyzing the contributions, on-screen acting ability to churn out box office blockbusters, off screen popularity, and a general success rate as the most talked about superstar of Bollywood. Considering these five factors, one can easily shorten the list to Aamir and Shah Rukh who tower over all the others.
Who is a better actor?
Aamir has acted in much fewer films, so there really cannot be a comparison made on this kind of premise. It is believed that he accepts very few films and only those where he is sure he can give a great performance. Here is a breakdown of his recent hits –
Ghajini showcased a new Khan – intense and full of rage. He built the physique of a fighter which instantly set a raging trend across the country.
In Fanaa – Aamir was the sophisticated terrorist doubling up as a poetic guide – he charms you and frightens you. Though the film was badly reviewed, it was a box office hit.
Rang De Basanti – in these days of angst and simmering discontent, he seemed to personify our desire to get rid of all the corrupt people of our society.
Dil Chahta Hai is one the few Hindi films with a cult fan following and here again Aamir made an indelible mark on the audience.
These are but a few examples of his acting prowess – he has the ability to get under the skin of a role – he makes you forget that it is Aamir acting, the role is always sharply etched, and always played with a finesse that only a great performer can have.
Shah Rukh’s acting is also of a superb caliber, quite distinct from Aamir’s style. The histrionics and the emotions have always been portrayed with an unmatchable intensity. Shah Rukh, unlike no other actor has the unique ability to make us laugh or smile at the most ordinary of moments. Even today if you see ageless romcoms like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, or the more recent Devdas, you cannot help but feel happy and nice and sad and emotional, all at the same time.
However, Shah Rukh has the exclusive distinction of introducing the anti-hero in hindi films with his cult movies such as Baazigar and Darr. These were first class thrillers delivered by an actor who, so was the general consensus, specialized in romantic and mushy love movies.
In his latest film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi he plays the role of a simple small town man, with an added persona of a ‘macho’ dancer. How can you forget Chak De India – where without the addition of scantily clad heroines, he carried a great hit on his wide shoulders. Om Shanti Om – was glamour all the way, with Shahrukh in his element playing a double role.
Shah Rukh – The King Khan – has always been the producer’s and audience’s favorite with his versatile and moving roles.
If one compares their Box-office hits, Shahrukh emerges as a clear winner. Every film of his has usually been a hit – and the producers seem to be laughing all the way to the bank.
But..
One of India’s most popular films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge SRK’s film all the was long held the record of the biggest money raker until Ghajini surpassed it..
Who is more versatile?
There we will have to declare a tie – both excel in light hearted films – remember Shahrukh in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Aamir in Raja Hindustani and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Both of them can produce intense performances in heart wrenching films such as Taare Zameen Par and Devdas. Somehow we are beginning to take it for granted that their films will have superlative performances and will be very successful.
Who is Number One?
Now that question is subjective and the answer depends on the time period you are talking about. When Taare Zameen Par was released everyone said that Aamir is the greatest. However, a little later came Rab Ne Baba Di Jodi – and Shahrukh seemed to be waving the winner’s flag. This reversal of positions has been happening for many years.
So our humble opinion is that while Shah Rukh is a better entertainer, Aamir is the greater actor.
Conclusively, there really is no clear-cut answer to this question – they are incomparable actors quite responsible for raising the bar of Hindi movies and we are indeed blessed to be able to watch their movies during the peak of their careers..
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Much talked topic but a bit of cliche, the comparison above is a sound one as i find that in the initial phase of their careers shahrukh took some really bold steps and this also makes it commendable that he was an outsider..not much options left for him but movies like Baazigar, Darr, Raju ban gaya gentlemen, DDLJ were really put him in a different league of actors. As he become known face and found his romantic raj and rahul reel persona, he kind a repeating himself though all these movies were box office winners but still he failed to use his stardom to venture into unexplored arena.On the other hand Aamir as an actor constantly strive for perfection and content. In his initial phase also he did some hatke movie like Jo Jita wohi Sikander but repeatedly got himself in the skin of intelligent, street smart, chocolaty boy kind of characters in movies e.g. andaz apna apna, Dil hai ki manta nahi. if we talk about current phase of both the actors Aamir is a sure shot winner in terms of everything. Selection of movies by him shows his maturity and constant urge to try something new untouched intricate and meaty roles which would be watched again n again by people.
So final conclusion is that with time Aamir has taken a prominent lead over shahrukh and he is undoutedly the No.1 or wahtever term u could chose for this gr8 rivalry of our time.
Thanks ashish for your wonderful insight!
Without a doubt. It has to be SRK as no one is near his quality. Enough said.
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It was SRK before, but Aamir has changed that.Now indeed it is Aamir the no 1 actor.
But it will be Hrithik who will be the legend of bollywood in the next 10 yrs.Hrithik is a perfectionist next to Aamir and currently he is only 35.So after 10 years no doubt he will be the legend of bollywood surpassing Amitabh and Dillip Kumar. Hrithik has the only capability to represent the bollywood in world cinema.Let’s hope for a better future of bollywood.
In my view,its SRK.aamir no doubt is a great actor but he does very few films in which he is assured of sucess.SRK has done many different roles in the last few years like chak de,swades,asoka,which proves his versatility.no more comments ITS SHAHRUKH the king of bollywood.
there is no comparison btw amir and srk coz if we talk about acting then shahrukh is not even near amir because amir khan puts himself in the character no matter what chafracter he plays now let me give you one example in main hoo na srk played a sipahi with long hair role now that is not a versality because fauji people dont keep long hair – and in the climax how can anyone chase a van with fucking rikshaw i think he was trying to become keanu reeves from matrix, he just knows one thing how to dance a sing around trees with girls in movies because thats what he has been doing for years, he needs some change now – he should do some different roles and on the other hand amir khan according to character chnages his hairstyles in almost evey movie. HE IS THE BEST “AMIR KHAN”..amir khan does not attend award functions therefore award automatically goes to srk’s way and even akshay said in his interview that he was asked by filmfair to perform in the filmfair
show and they will give him award…and naseerudin shah said that bollywood awardss are joke only amir is the person who has been to OSCARS…….AND HE WILL AGAIN…
1. 1947 The Earth was selected for OSCARS…
2. Laggan was selected for OSCARS…
3. Rang De Basanti was selected for OSCARS…
4. Taare Zameen Par was selected for OSCARS…
What else i can say for this….
If you are here and trying to tell the world that Aamir is not an actor I think , You better off in this blog. Becuase you have no sense that what you are saying. Let me tell you the story. All the major famous and legend actors said about aamir khan , that he is today Gurru Dutt or Dilip Kumar. This is not my words. This is what other Greate actors says about him. Take a look Kofee with Karan , Randhir Kapoor said , According to me Aamir is a great actor and I am seeing him in future Greater then Dilip Kumar or Raj Kapoor. Shah Rukh is popular but remember there is a defference between ACTOR and STAR. Shah Rukh Khan is a Star not an Actor , Aamir Khan is an Actor and he is also supper Star. So please dont say against Aamir becuase you dont like him, You can not ignore or hide the reality. I hope this will gives you the answer. If you have any question email me.
amir khan is the best i we all love him.srk is no where near him
I think Aamir Khan is a one of the best actor in the world Anju said a perfect word Sharukh is a star not an actor.Aamir is a world class actor thatz why he went for Oscar twice,He’s the best………
A good judgement a professional judgement not emotional.
I am an eager beaver of Aamir khan but I accept this that Shahrukh is a better entertainer and Aamir Khan a better actor and I can Say that Aamir is the No 1 actor in Bollywood and Shahrukh is a No 1 entertainer in Bollywood, but the question is if someone cannot make funs and make entertainments can we call him an actor and if someone is not a good actor how can he make funs and make entertainments in his films for his fans?????????????????????
I am confused please someone answer this question I am waiting.
No Doubt Aamir is the better in terms of his acting ability, choosing the script, being perfection, promotion, to be honest if he is lacking in some areas is his dressing sense otherwise I have nothing to say that he is a real Super Star and great Actor of Bollywood. Sharukh is good actor and a performer but being compared with AAMIR his no. comes only after AAMIR. Look from the Beginning of Aamir’s Career he did not choose any Big Banner or Big Directors I salute his guts to accept unusual kind of script and live upto the Characters. Where as Sharukh always gone with the Banners and look all his block busters are with Yash Rajs, Johars, Subhash Ghai and so… on It is not because of Aamir is my favourite but really being honest even If I am a great fan of Sharukh I would have given the same comment.
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aamir is clearly no 1. All his movies are blockbusters and it has variety.He doesn’t need a johar or chopra to deliver hits.Ghajini holds the biggest hit of the decade year and no one else could direct a cult classic like Taare zameen par. SRK is ok bt he is living on media support and networking within industry.Most of hs films are love stories so he needs another 50 yrs to come close to Aamir. Aamir Khan is a legend.
However loved SRK’s performance in kabhi ha kbhi na, DDLJ, chakde,yes boss and swades. He is good bt not the best n certainly not no1.
Take it or leave it.
By my point of view both aamir and sharukh are excellent actors
srk is undoubtedly no.1…….he is so close to even a simple mans heart……..he’s a family man…….SRK IS THE NO.1 …..BEST…..KING OF BOLLYWOOD…….
This question itself sound to be stupid one..
Definitly Aamir Khan. He is the only King Khan watever this site says or any other magazines. SRK is no wer compare to Aamir. SRK is only doin good coz of his hitz songs delivered in movies bt not with his acting…If you are a good observer than you can see wenever there is SRK and any other actor in his movie SRK is oberserved no wer neither in looks nor in acting. Really dont know y he is called a super star wen he is a really very stupid actor n rude fellow a very snobby person in real life.
Well for next 10 years its goin to be HRITHIK coz he is the only actor after AMITABH who rocked the nation even more he is the only perfect Tallented personality wit each n everything in him (Dance, Perfect Structured Build, Acting, A Real Stunt Mania, A really good fighter n definilty A FANTASTIC ACTOR).Lets see a better future in bollywood.
There is no doubt that both Shahrukh and Amir are best .As a actor there is no one near Shahrukh.HE IS NO “1″ FOREVER
no doubt srk is the best actor. amir is the greatest foul actor. amir is too small to act. he has no style which we want. The people of this planet think that my name is khan is better than 3 idots…………….
Well both are best of the best but no comparison of ShahRukh Khan. he’s the NO.1 our KIng Khan
no oubt both r great actors but aamir khan is not even one half of SRK as srk said I ONLY SAY KKKKIRAN AND HE LOVE KKKKKIRRAN. I LOVE U SRK
u can compare aamir with salman or any other actor but not wid the bollywood king SRK………….
Do you know the funny thing here is? some obsessive Aamir khan fan wrote all the comments himself with other peoples names what a lowlife my gosh..And yh Shahrukh khan is best. The other1 gets fame because shahrukh khan made the name khan famous.
there is no comparison srk is the best aamir is adwarf cant act he is acopy cut
ghajini stolen from momento
akele hum from kramaer vs kramer
tzp from the french film the 400
raja hindustani from kaghaz ki phool
3i plageriesed from 5 point some one and the writer wikll sue him and his director sr
srk is the original best actor in the world
read wikipedia
Shahrukh Khan (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Urdu: شاہ رُخ خان; born 2 November 1965), sometimes credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian actor and a prominent Bollywood figure, as well as a film producer and television host. Khan began his career appearing in several television serials in the late 1980s. He made his film debut in Deewana (1992). Since then, he has been part of numerous commercially successful films and has earned critical acclaim for many of his performances. Khan has won thirteen Filmfare Awards for his work in Indian films, seven of which are in the Best Actor category.
Khan’s films such as Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) remain some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, while films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and My Name Is Khan (2010) have been top-grossing Indian productions in the overseas markets, making him one of the most successful actors of India.[2] Since 2000, Khan branched out into film production and television presenting as well. He is the founder/owner of two production companies, Dreamz Unlimited and Red Chillies Entertainment. Khan is today considered to be the world’s most successful movie star,[3] with a fan following numbering in the billions[4] and a net worth estimated at over Rs 2500 crore (US$ 540 million).[5] In 2008, Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.[3]
srk rocks,he is god of bollywood as sachin is that of cricket.lets think srk quits bollywood will aamir fill dat vacant space,no with simple man its so hard to be a man who owns 2500 crores and many more billions of hearts.he is a rockstar,we luv him.he is real inspiration to us where aamir is taking safe side of selecting scripts and hence acting,srk is simply rocking khan.aamir is no near srk,indeed very far behind him.
i want to say that in acting SRK is better becoz of his unique style amir is said to be the perfectionist but dont forget that 3 idiots was first offered to SRK and know becoz of SRK has huge fans few people dont like him so it will not make an effect to his image
SRK IS THE GOD OF CINEMA! Amir khan SUCKS!!!
SRK can’t be compared with Aamir.
If you are talking about acting, without a doubt it’s SRk.
different sorts of character can’t make u No.1. Like aamir is doing.
Whenever we say the king khan,
everybody knows it’s Sharukh Khan.
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