Box Office Results Most Successful Years by the Actors and Actresses
*Grosses updated for post 1970, inflation adjusted per available ticket price data post-2008*
| Rank | Year | Actor | Number Of Hits | Blockbusters and Grossers* | Combined Raw Net | Combined Adjusted Net | | 1. | 1987 | Dharmendra | 7 | Aag Hi Aag, Hukumat, Insaaf Kaun Karega, Insaaf Ki Pukar, Insaaniyat ke Dushman, Loha (1987), Watan Ke Rakhwale, | Rs. 27,20,00,000 | Rs. 4,45,44,52,928 | | 2. | 1973 | Dharmendra | 7 | Blackmail, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Jugnu, Kahani Kismet Ki, Keemat (1973), Loafer, Yaadon Ki Baraat, | Rs. 13,40,00,000 | Rs. 8,14,77,51,488 | | 3. | 1978 | Amitabh Bachchan | 6 | Besharam, Don, Ganga Ki Saugandh, Kasme Vaade, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Trishul, | Rs. 38,30,00,000 | Rs. 14,57,68,86,720 | | 4. | 1981 | Amitabh Bachchan | 6 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raat, Kaalia, Laawaris, Naseeb, Silsila, Yaarana, | Rs. 37,75,00,000 | Rs. 10,84,68,28,352 | | 5. | 1982 | Amitabh Bachchan | 6 | Bemisaal, Desh Premee, Khuddar, Namak Halaal, Satte Pe Satta, Shakti, | Rs. 31,15,00,000 | Rs. 8,14,98,66,112 | | 6. | 1983 | Jeetendra | 6 | Arpan, Himmatwala, Jaani Dost, Justice Chaudhury, Mawaali, Prem Tapasya, | Rs. 28,50,00,000 | Rs. 6,78,95,95,200 | | 7. | 1971 | Rajesh Khanna | 6 | Amar Prem, Andaz, Dushman, Haathi Mere Saathi, Maryada, Mehboob Ki Mehndi, | Rs. 13,20,00,000 | Rs. 9,68,04,08,256 | | 8. | 1982 | Dharmendra | 6 | Badle Ki Aag, Baghavat, Main Intaquam Loonga, Rajput, Samraat, Teesri Aankh, | Rs. 12,15,00,000 | Rs. 3,17,88,40,224 | | 9. | 1970 | Rajesh Khanna | 6 | Aan Milo Sajna, Anand, Kati Patang, Sachcha Jhutha, Safar, The Train, | Rs. 11,70,00,000 | Rs. 9,42,32,13,056 | | 10. | 1999 | Salman Khan | 5 | Biwi No. 1, Hello Brother, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Jaanam Samjha Karo, | Rs. 85,40,00,000 | Rs. 4,54,32,08,064 | | 11. | 1983 | Amitabh Bachchan | 5 | Andhaa Kanoon, Coolie, Mahaan, Nastik, Pukaar, | Rs. 32,30,00,000 | Rs. 7,69,48,74,688 | | 12. | 1975 | Amitabh Bachchan | 5 | Chupke Chupke, Deewar, Mili, Sholay, Zameer, | Rs. 26,00,00,000 | Rs. 13,10,74,89,664 | | 13. | 1979 | Amitabh Bachchan | 5 | Jurmaana, Kaala Patthar, Mr. Natwarlal, Suhaag, The Great Gambler, | Rs. 25,40,00,000 | Rs. 8,80,25,05,504 | | 14. | 1977 | Amitabh Bachchan | 5 | Adaalat, Amar Akbar Anthony, Imaan Dharam, Khoon Pasina, Parvarish, | Rs. 20,90,00,000 | Rs. 8,73,58,60,288 | | 15. | 1980 | Jeetendra | 5 | Aasha (1980), Judaai (1980), Jyoti Bane Jwala, Maang Bharo Sajna, Takkar (1980), | Rs. 15,60,00,000 | Rs. 4,92,27,05,088 | | 16. | 1984 | Dharmendra | 5 | Dharam Aur Qanoon, Jaagir, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Jhutha Sach, Raaj Tilak, | Rs. 14,46,00,000 | Rs. 3,13,67,06,656 | | 17. | 1984 | Mithun Chakraborty | 5 | Ghar Ek Mandir, Jaag Utha Insan, Jaagir, Kasam Paida Karne Wali Ki, Sharara, | Rs. 12,40,00,000 | Rs. 2,68,98,45,280 | | 18. | 1981 | Jeetendra | 5 | Ek Hi Bhool, Khoon Aur Paani, Meri Awaaz Suno, Pyaasa Sawan, Waqt Ki Deewar, | Rs. 12,05,00,000 | Rs. 3,46,23,65,056 | | 19. | 1972 | Dharmendra | 5 | Do Chor, Izzat (1972), Raja Jani, Samadhi, Seeta Aur Geeta, | Rs. 8,60,00,000 | Rs. 5,74,28,14,976 | | 20. | 1974 | Dharmendra | 5 | Dost, International Crook, Patthar aur Payal, Pocketmar, Resham Ki Dori, | Rs. 7,60,00,000 | Rs. 4,20,77,81,056 | | 21. | 2007 | Akshay Kumar | 4 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, Namastey London, Welcome, | Rs. 1,86,45,93,649 | Rs. 2,59,17,65,824 | | 22. | 2005 | Amitabh Bachchan | 4 | Black, Bunty aur Babli, Sarkar, Waqt (2005), | Rs. 1,25,07,66,341 | Rs. 2,42,87,12,608 | | 23. | 2005 | Abhishek Bachchan | 4 | Bluffmaster, Bunty aur Babli, Dus, Sarkar, | Rs. 1,13,75,03,927 | Rs. 2,20,87,81,952 | | 24. | 1995 | Shahrukh Khan | 4 | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, Ram Jaane, Trimurti, | Rs. 1,02,70,00,000 | Rs. 7,94,78,33,312 | | 25. | 1998 | Salman Khan | 4 | Bandhan, Jab Pyaar Kissi Se Hota Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, | Rs. 79,50,00,000 | Rs. 4,64,47,81,248 | | 26. | 1999 | Anil Kapoor | 4 | Biwi No. 1, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Mann, Taal, | Rs. 69,50,00,000 | Rs. 3,69,73,41,504 | | 27. | 1997 | Shahrukh Khan | 4 | Dil To Pagal Hai, Koyla, Pardes, Yes Boss, | Rs. 60,00,00,000 | Rs. 3,84,98,40,800 | | 28. | 1999 | Ajay Devgan | 4 | Hindustan Ki Kasam, Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Kachche Dhaage, | Rs. 48,50,00,000 | Rs. 2,58,01,59,168 | | 29. | 1989 | Jackie Shroff | 4 | Kala Bazaar (1989), Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Vardi, | Rs. 24,05,00,000 | Rs. 3,26,55,30,464 | | 30. | 1978 | Vinod Khanna | 4 | Daaku Aur Jawan, Khoon Ki Pukar, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, | Rs. 22,50,00,000 | Rs. 8,56,34,45,248 | | 31. | 1980 | Amitabh Bachchan | 4 | Do Aur Do Paanch, Dostana, Ram Balraam, Shaan, | Rs. 19,75,00,000 | Rs. 6,23,22,70,784 | | 32. | 1977 | Vinod Khanna | 4 | Amar Akbar Anthony, Hatyara (1977), Inkaar, Parvarish, | Rs. 19,00,00,000 | Rs. 7,94,16,91,136 | | 33. | 1986 | Mithun Chakraborty | 4 | Dilwaala, Jaal (1986), Muddat, Swarg Se Sunder, | Rs. 17,65,00,000 | Rs. 3,17,44,13,888 | | 34. | 1979 | Shashi Kapoor | 4 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein, Gautam Govinda, Kaala Patthar, Suhaag, | Rs. 15,30,00,000 | Rs. 5,30,22,96,704 | | 35. | 1987 | Mithun Chakraborty | 4 | Dance Dance, Hawalaat, Parivaar, Watan Ke Rakhwale, | Rs. 14,10,00,000 | Rs. 2,30,91,09,824 | | 36. | 1980 | Dharmendra | 4 | Ali baba aur 40 chor, Chunaoti, Ram Balraam, The Burning Train, | Rs. 13,55,00,000 | Rs. 4,27,58,11,072 | | 37. | 1977 | Dharmendra | 4 | Chacha Bhatija, Dharam Veer, Dream Girl, Khel Khiladi Ka, | Rs. 13,35,00,000 | Rs. 5,58,00,82,944 | | 38. | 1987 | Shatrughan Sinha | 4 | Aag Hi Aag, Hawalaat, Jawab Hum Denge, Loha (1987), | Rs. 12,70,00,000 | Rs. 2,07,98,36,480 | | 39. | 1983 | Dharmendra | 4 | Jaani Dost, Naukar Biwi Ka, Qayamat, Razia Sultan, | Rs. 12,30,00,000 | Rs. 2,93,02,46,368 | | 40. | 1984 | Rajesh Khanna | 4 | Awaaz, Dharam Aur Qanoon, Maqsad, Naya Kadam (1984), | Rs. 12,25,00,000 | Rs. 2,65,73,06,784 | | 41. | 1984 | Jeetendra | 4 | Kaamyaab, Qaidi (1984), Tohfa, Zakhmi Sher, | Rs. 11,90,00,000 | Rs. 2,58,13,83,744 | | 42. | 1982 | Jeetendra | 4 | Apna Bana Lo, Badle Ki Aag, Farz Aur Kanoon, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, | Rs. 11,40,00,000 | Rs. 2,98,26,15,520 | | 43. | 1983 | Raj Babbar | 4 | Agar Tum Na Hote, Arpan, Mazdoor, Naukar Biwi Ka, | Rs. 10,20,00,000 | Rs. 2,42,99,60,384 | | 44. | 1974 | Amitabh Bachchan | 4 | Benaam (1974), Kasauti, Majboor, Roti Kapada aur Makaan, | Rs. 10,10,00,000 | Rs. 5,59,19,19,520 | | 45. | 1982 | Mithun Chakraborty | 4 | Aadat Se Majboor, Ashanti, Disco Dancer, Swami Dada, | Rs. 9,83,00,000 | Rs. 2,57,18,51,808 | | 46. | 1983 | Shatrughan Sinha | 4 | Chor Police, Mangal Pandey, Qayamat, Taqdeer (1983), | Rs. 9,10,00,000 | Rs. 2,16,79,05,824 | | 47. | 1981 | Shashi Kapoor | 4 | Basera (1981), Krodhi, Maan Gaye Ustad, Silsila, | Rs. 8,63,00,000 | Rs. 2,47,96,85,600 | | 48. | 1973 | Rajesh Khanna | 4 | Anuraag, Daag, Namak Haraam, Raja Rani, | Rs. 8,50,00,000 | Rs. 5,16,83,49,952 | | 49. | 1981 | Rajesh Khanna | 4 | Dard (1981), Dhanwan (1981), Fiffty Fiffty, Kudrat (1981), | Rs. 7,98,00,000 | Rs. 2,29,29,19,008 | | 50. | 1973 | Amitabh Bachchan | 4 | Abhimaan, Gehri Chaal, Namak Haraam, Zanjeer, | Rs. 7,40,50,000 | Rs. 4,50,25,44,768 | | * Films whose original net collections in equivalent current currency exceeds Rs. 35 cr |
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