During a recent interaction, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was asked a question that often sparks debate among Bollywood fans: who is the most popular of the three Khans — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan? According to Kashyap, the answer is clear.
His Verdict
Kashyap said:
“Lokpriya toh Shah Rukh hi he, Salman he phir Aamir he. Sabse mehnati aur shrewd Aamir he.”
What It Reflects
- By placing Shah Rukh at number one in terms of popular appeal, Kashyap acknowledges his massive fan base and global reach.
- Salman comes next in his list, underlining the actor’s enduring mass-market appeal over decades.
- Aamir, while celebrated for his craft and strategic choices, is ranked third in Kashyap’s popularity index — but acknowledged as particularly hard-working and smart.
How the Khans Stack Up
- Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir have all been working for more than four decades.
- The trio recently appeared together on stage at the Joy Forum in Riyadh, a rare gathering of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
- While Shah Rukh’s last film release was Dunki (2023) and he’s gearing up for King, Salman’s most recent release is Sikandar during Eid, and Aamir was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par.
- Kashyap noted that although he hasn’t worked with any of the three directly, his brother did collaborate with Salman on Dabangg.
Why This Matters
In a star-driven industry like Bollywood, the question of “who’s the biggest star?” often hinges on multiple factors — box-office, mass appeal, global reach, legacy, etc. Kashyap’s comment is interesting because:
- It puts popularity (fan love, widespread recognition) at the top of the measure, rather than just selective acclaim or critical success.
- It acknowledges the different strengths: Shah Rukh’s broad appeal, Salman’s consistent mass-market draw, and Aamir’s craft and smart choices.
- It reinforces how even among top stars, tiers of perception still exist — and how filmmakers interpret them.
Final Thought
So, according to Anurag Kashyap, the most popular Khan today is Shah Rukh Khan, followed by Salman Khan, and then Aamir Khan — though each holds a unique place in the industry’s landscape.
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