Ajay Devgn:
Quite simply, the hit machine. Almost anything he touched from Gangubai Kathiawadi to Drishyam 2 was a blockbuster. Of course there were Runaway 34 and Thank God which weren’t meant to be ‘runaway’ hits. One wonders why he decided to play an actual pilot or, ahem, God when he was in principle piloting so many blockbusters. Devgn’s Bholaa and Maidaan in 2023 are sure to get the turnstiles hyper-active. Devgn’s quest for excellence is endless. From his debut in Phool Aur Kaante as a leading man his career has never known a downswing. The actor has always impressed audiences with his versatility. However, he isn’t comfortable talking about his achievements. This is the way he is and he doesn’t want to change himself.
Alia Bhatt:
The woman who wore the pants in a male-dominated business: that’s what she played in Sanjay Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. That’s what she proved himself in the film industry being the only woman who could deliver a 100-crore hit in 2022. Netflix’s Darlings proved Alia to be the nation’s darling. In Brahmastra she played the heroic savior to her husband Ranbir Kapoor, who was reeling under the impact of Shamshera’s flop. Now it’s Alia’s turn to save Ranveer Singh’s career in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Once upon a time, Hema Malini would do that: save the heroes’ careers.
Shefali Shah:
The OTT Queen, the only superstar of the digital medium is Shefali. Her range of roles and level of performance in 2022 was staggering. Moviewatchers of refined sensibilities consider Shefali Shah the Shabana Azmi on OTT. And with reason. With two back-to-back successes on the digital platform in August, Darlings and then Delhi Crime Season 2, Shefali, in spite of an unwarranted visit from Covid, rocked the year. Captaining the team is DCP Vartika Chaturvedi played with exceptional confidence by Shefali who owns the part. Dare anyone else step into her uniform. There was Jalsa where Shefali matched, if not exceeded, Vidya Balan’s brilliance.
For all the latest entertainment News Click Here
