Bollywood has many superstars, but only a few names truly define its the tag of ‘stars’. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, for decades, the three Khans have ruled hearts, box offices, and conversations about who stands at the top. Recently, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was asked the ultimate question, which Khan is the most popular? And without hesitation, he gave his honest answer, sparking a fresh round of debate among fans.
Anurag Kashyap reveals who tops the popularity list
During a chat with Komal Nahta, when asked to rank the three Khans, Anurag confidently said, “Lokpriya toh Shah Rukh hi he, Salman he phir Aamir he. Sabse mehnati aur shrewd Aamir he.” (Shah Rukh is the most popular, then Salman and then Aamir. Aamir is the most hardworking and shrewd).With this statement, Anurag placed Shah Rukh at the top when it comes to mass popularity, followed by Salman and then Aamir. But he also pointed out that Aamir’s sharp mind and hardworking nature make him stand out in his own way.
Anurag Kashyap’s connection with the three Khans
Interestingly, Anurag has not collaborated with any of the three Khans so far. However, his brother, Abhinav Kashyap, directed Salman in the blockbuster ‘Dabangg’. After the film’s success, things turned sour between Abhinav and Salman, and the two have not worked together since.Anurag and Shah Rukh, on the other hand, shared screen space in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Luck by Chance’, where both made cameo appearances.
Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir Khan on the work front
Shah Rukh may not have released a film this year, but his popularity remains unmatched. His last release was the 2023 film ‘Dunki’. In September, he was honoured with the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in ‘Jawan’. He is now gearing up for his next big film titled ‘King’, which also stars his daughter Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone. The title reveal video for ‘King’ was unveiled on Shah Rukh’s birthday (2 November), and it instantly became the talk of the internet, with fans calling it the perfect gift from the star.Meanwhile, Salman had his Eid release ‘Sikandar’. He is currently hosting ‘Bigg Boss 19’ and will next be seen in ‘Battle of Galwan’.Aamir, who is known for his thoughtful and experimental approach to cinema, was recently seen in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’.
