Ameesha Patel, known for her role in Gadar 2, recently spoke about Bollywood’s top stars. In a chat with India Today Digital, she named Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Kartik Aaryan as the “last of the superstars.” She also discussed the pressures of being famous and the difficulties new actors face.
Ameesha Patel said, “After Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan, Ranbir, Hrithik, and Kartik are definitely carrying the legacy forward, that’s it. I feel that’s where it might end. They’re the ones truly delivering, and it’s scary to think about what will happen to Bollywood after them.”
She also highlighted the immense pressure on Bollywood’s top stars to meet sky-high expectations, “When a Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Ranbir, or Hrithik release a film, there’s this expectation that it has to match up to their previous blockbusters. But realistically, it’s impossible for every film to be a colossal hit. Success like that is rare. Every film can not be a blockbuster.”
Ameesha Patel pointed out that Bollywood relies too much on a small number of stars, which puts a lot of pressure on them. She said, “If the pressure were more evenly distributed across a wider group, it would be easier. But since it’s concentrated on so few, it’s very challenging.”
She also praised the new generation of actors for pushing boundaries. She said, “I think Kartik is fabulous. Ayushmann Khurrana has done some outstanding work, and Rajkummar Rao has broken the mould to become almost like a mainstream hero. Shraddha Kapoor is also doing some great work.”
She gave special credit to Ayushmann and Kartik for making their mark even though they didn’t come from film families. “Ayushmann has taken bold steps – whether it be playing a bald man or dressing as a woman – and made them work. Similarly, Kartik has proven his ability to deliver hits consistently. Hats off to both of them for taking risks and making them count.” Meanwhile, Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2, released in 2024, where she played Sakeena.
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