Posted by: Riten March 14, 2008
Aamir Khan VS Sharukh Khan
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Personally, I don't watch many hindi movies.  I find most of them asinine and down right stupid. 

But when I see that Aamir Khan is in it, then I do watch that movie without much thought because I know his movies are all good (relatively speaking of course, in Bollywood context, can't really compare to movies from Hollywood or elsewhere, totally different stratosphere).  Over the years, particularly in past decade or so, Aamir Khan has managed to develop a respectable brand name that even Amitabh Bacchan has not been able to.  You know for sure the former's movie will be, not only enjoyable, but also made with good quality.  You can't say as much of the latter.

Now, what about Shah Rukh Khan?  Frankly, I usually pass on his movies.  The guy is so single dimensional.  All his movies are the same.  He has only one acting style.  Yes he is good in that style, but that's all he has.  I read his interview above, I don't know what he meant by "I am more physical".  I think Aamir can kick his butt anyday.  Did anyone see him playing basketball in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?  Oh c'mon!!!!

But I guess film business is a business.  Aamir Khan is very selective and works only in one or two movies a year.  Whereas, Shah Rukh Khan is like a assembly belt and brings in lot of money.  Indians like to see him frolick and dance.  So, he probably should be rated as #1.

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