Filmfare Powerlist 2009

There was no mention of the Filmfare Power Award at the Filmfare this year and just when we started Filmfare has quite sensibly decided to scrap the infamous award, they have released the Powerlist for 2008 – 2009. Again like every year, the list is full of suprises. 

1) Aamir Khan – Surprise Surprise… someone who wasn’t even in the Top 10 last year, has been awarded the top slot. And to say Aamir Khan after back to back blockbusters like Rang De Basanti, Fanaa and Taare Zameen Par was one of the most influentual personalities in the industry would be an understatement. Wasn’t he just as powerful last year? Yes, Ghajini is one of the biggest blockbusters ever, but Taare Zameen Par, a off beat film made on a budget of less than 10 crores, was no less an achievement. Undoubtedly Aamir deserved the top spot this year, but last year too he should have been right up there in the Top 5.

2) Shahrukh Khan – Had just one release last year, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which wasn’t promoted heavily like most SRK films are. But the Suri – Taani love story did outstanding business at the Box-office, the credit for which should go to the immense star power SRK is blessed with.

3) Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra – One blockbuster with SRK and about half a dozen disasters… Yet the main men behind Yashraj Films make it to the 3rd spot. We think the man below (No 4) with well-marketed offbeat successes to his credit was more deserving.

4) Ronnie Screwvala (UTV) – Fashion, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Mumbai Meri Jaan and not to forget the Filmfare Best Picture Jodha Akbar.. all off-beat critically acclaimed films, that managed to do good buisness at the box-office and notch up several critical and popular awards. This man deserved to be higher up the list.

5) Karan Johar – Just a single release, Dostana, that didn’t do too well at the box-office. What is Karan doing at No 5? What is Karan Johar minus Shahrukh Khan and the media? Does he deserve to be above the likes of Akshay, Hrithik.. and in a list that doesnt make a mention of any of the Bachchans? Its shocking to even think Karan is more powerful in the industry than the legendary Bachchan. The films that Abhishek is signing even after many disasters, is more due to the Big B power and goodwill in the industry than anything else.

6) Akshay Kumar – The highest paid actor in Bollywood (atleast in the pre Chandni Chowk era), is at No 6!

7) Farhan Akhtar – Farhan has a brilliant 2008, a year in which he turned singer and actor. But does he command more power than Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan?

8) AR Rahman – The legendary music director is finally getting some much needed attention all thanks to his double trump at the Oscars

9) Hrithik Roshan – It is no easy task to carry a Historical. Shahrukh Khan failed with Asoka, Aamir Khan failed with Mangal Pandey and Ajay Devgan’s Bhagat Singh was a box-office disaster. Hrithik achieved the impossible with Jodha Akbar.

10) Kareena Kapoor – The only female star in the list, makes it ahead of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

What do you think of the Filmfare Powerlist 2009? Post your comments below

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17 Comments

  • well i think srk shud be number 1! cuz hez alwayz be for me n alwayz will! no 1 can take his place EVER!!! i love srk soooooo much n can do anythin for him! jst cuz ghajini (aamir khan) went a hit it reli doesnt mean tht hez number 1 cuz hez not n he will NEVER be…

  • hi all
    i think amir khann is not deserv at no 1 position.. becz of … he is not much papular like shahrukhkhann…. n one of usa magzine listed shahrukhkhann at 41 in most power full ppl in the world ..
    i think in india n filmfare power list shahrukhkhann deserv at no 1 position… about aamir
    i think he deserv at 4 or 5 position…

  • Aamir is the truest numba 1.There shdn’t b any 2nd tought abt it.But except 1st 2 spots i dnt agree wit the rest of the list.Acording to me the top 10 shd b….
    1) AAMIR KHAN (for obvious reason)
    2) SHAHRUKH KHAN (a true superstar)
    3) RONNIE SCREWVALA (Amazing sense of movie marketing)
    4) AMITHABH BACHCHAN (no 1 can deny his powerful influence within the industry)
    5) A.R.RAHMAN (he can sell a million copy by his own name without any1’s help and have the guts to say no to almost anyone)
    6) YASH RAJ (they yet to deliver a hit without SRK)
    7) AKSHAY KUMAR (im sure he’ll b in top 5 after this year)
    8) HRITHIK ROSHAN (future numba 1)
    9) SALMAN KHAN (his career is begging for a HIT)
    10)KAREENA KAPOOR (work harder girl cz priyanka and katrina is not too far away)

  • 1. A.R Rahman, the man won 2 OSCAR’s and a Golden Globe made the music for the biggest hit in Indian Cinema Ghajini, Made the Music and won a 2 Oscar’s for the international super smash movie slummdogg Millionaire, and made the Music and won the filmfare award for his beats in Jodhaa Akbar. How can he not be number 1. The man is the Shahenshah of Music in Hindu cinema, and for the year 2009 even dominated Hollywood Music makers.

    2. A distant second, is the amazing Amir Khan. Amir Khan, produced the blockbuster Ya Jaane Tu Ya Jaana Na, for his nephew. He also had the biggest hit in Hindu cinema ever Ghajini, during a recession as well. His fashion sense and iconic style have won him millions of fans. Their is something about him, that makes you feel he is truely the biggest name in Bollywood world of acting.

    3. Shahrukh Khan, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was a blockbuster, he has maintained his streek of straight blockbusters, Bilu did Flop but it wasnt a Shahrukh Khan film. He still remains the number 1 most enticing personality in the Industry.

    4. Amitabh Bachan. How you ask? He really hasnt had any steller films, well let me tell you. He is the power behind brand Bachan, the reason we still care about Aishwaria Rai, and his is is because of the Bachan name he created. Aishwaria has long been superceeded by Kareena and Katrina, but because of her association with Amitabh Bachan her power to get films and make movies will remain. Same with his son, Lets be honest, after his amount of flops, what could be the reason anyone would choose him. Because of the weight and power the Big B still possesses.

    5. Akshay Kumar, yes the hit king, had a flop with CC2C, however he still has a massive fan following, and 2009 will be a make or break year for this contender for the top spot.

    6. Hrthik Roshan, with only 1 film and a historical film at that, Hrthik managed to have a blockbuster. No one can doubt even when this superstar keeps a low profile his fans still miss him.

    7. Chopra’s. Still in charge of the biggest banner’s in the industry, with only one real blockbuster Rab Ne Bana De Jodi.

    8. Katrina Kaif, after Singh is King people thought her and Akki were the idea pair, now after CC2C people believe maybe it was Kat rather then Akki which people wanted to see. However this drop dead gorgeous babe is the one everyone wants to see.

    9. Kareena Kapoor, the reigning Queen of Bollywood, who is absolutely gorgeous, by any measure and who had a smash hit with Golmaal.

    10. Farhan Akhtar, seems his Rock on hit has caught on.

  • Akshay king kumar is No:1
    He is the best he done great job in last four years .and I am sure he will be on the top in the future
    he is the king of bollywood.
    2- aamir khan is also he is a verey good actor

  • Aamir Khan failed with Mangal Pandey………it states above – but I’m sure someone somewhere will love this film. It all boils down to personal choice again, and not what the critics think or the financial success of the film. I personally didn’t like it that much but again Aamir gave a credible performance. I much preferred Laagan which I would recommend anyone to watch at least once.

  • IS it filmfare powerlist or top faces of 2008….powerlist means people who r making bollywood happen n rocking all the years….YASH RAJ n karan johar(no good show from past 2-3 years) does not deserve in top 10….ronnie n farhan akthar ok has done good job in 2008 but is that all over…why A.R.rehman and Hrithik r down the line when they need to be in top 5. wht abt big b,ash,salman do they not powerfull people in bollywood …my top-10 would be
    1) A.R.Rahman (without his music my ipod does not operate).
    2) AAmir/Hrithik (both r the complete actors of our industry they both r treat to watch.
    3) SRK though not so good people can’t ignore him.
    4) BIG B man who ruled b’wood for 30 years still rocking(sarkar raj n brand ambassdor for b’wood).
    5) Akshay kumar .
    6) Ronnie this man is really rocking with his films..
    7) ASH RAi.
    8) Salman khan.
    9) kareena kapoor.
    10) katrinaa /farahan akthar/yash raj.
    this is the complete powerfull list of bollywood.

  • I absolutely agree with Karthik.Hrithik was in top 5 the previous year when he had no release? So how can he fall to no. 9 after having won the top award for JA. It seems this list has been dictated by SRK. Clever of him not to put himself as no. 1 as otherwise eyebrows would be raised. The real list should be like this

    1 Amir Khan
    2 A R Rahman
    3 Hrithik Roshan
    4 SRK/Gauri Khan
    5 Akshay Kumar
    6 Aishwarya Rai
    7 Salman Khan
    8.Ashutosh Gowarikar
    9.Farhaan Akhtar/Javed Akhtar
    10.Big B

  • sorry to disagree but this list is utter nonsense. there is no way karan johar and farhan akhter are more powerful than amitabh bhachan, hrithik or even a r rahman. when these 3 talk, people listen. when farhan akhter talks, who listens ? nobody ! he his nothing.
    and kareena kapoor cannot possibly be more pwerful than the international star aishwarya rai who commends attention worldwide.
    so this list is a complete joke ! a complete joke i tell you, a complete joke !!

  • i agree with ABD’s list. Hrithik Roshan is the best actor. in fact he should be at number 1. he’s the only actor of his age who has achieved such phenomenal sucess. that filmfare list id rubbish and Kareena Kappor can’t be ahead of Aishwarya Rai as Kareena’s Tashan was a big flop while Aish’s Jodhaa-akbar was exceptional and a big success and Sarkar Raaj showed the true talent of mrs bachan. hats off to hrithik roshan for his performance as the emperor Akbar…he’s fantastic and ………. the best. he deserves hid best actor award… all the best hrithik for your future films. we all expect kites to be a big success… u rock…love you Hrithik… loads

  • Top 14 according to me as a try to keep up with Bollywood in the USA.

    1 A. R Rahman/Anil Kapoor/ Slumdog Millionaire Cast and Crew (winning 2 Oscar, golden globe, giving Bollywood national attention)

    2 Aamir Khan (acting wise, he was the best in 2009)

    3 Akshay Kumar (great actor, needs to be giving more credit for giving hits after hits and still doesn’t get the number 1 slot, why?)

    4 Shahrukh Khan (i love SRK, but he needs a different role)

    5 Hrithik Roshan (good actor, but has tried many different roles)

    6 Amitabh Bachchan (one of the best actors in history and still holds a great all round influence in the industry)

    7 the Chopras (great movie makers)

    8 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (good actress, model, and marketing person for Bollywood

    9 Farhaan Akhtar (great singer, but actor, still has to prove himself, keep rocking)

    10 Karan Johar (coffer with karan is the only good thing going, let’s make movies)

    11 Kareena Kapoor (good actress but personal life is getting more attention then professional, needs to do more diverse roles)

    12 John Abraham / Arjun Rampal (both great actores, need more tailored roles for each

    13, Shahid Kapoor (future of bollywood, remembers me of Aamir Khan as a younger actist)

    14. Rani Mukherji (great actress, needs a hit and better roles)

  • i absoutely agree wif moshmin rani mukherji a great actress,needs a hit and better roles but according 2 me.She should be in position 3.SRK should be in position 1….i tink tis list a complete joke!

  • amir khan 100%number 1 u people can not see acting bcause srk say he best in bollywood can srk make movie srk came from amir ; srk always respack amir khan

  • rani mukherjee wel shud be placed in place of kareena..kareena was outstandin in jabwe met.. but rani is superior wen it cums to actin n success..shes the only actress in the history of bollywood to win best actress n best supporting actress at the same tym..even she has maximum awards den kajol n sridevi n madhuri had..dis is enuf to tell her stature in bollywood..well keep goin gal.we fans r always dr fr u..mwaah!

  • according to the acting, Aamir khan is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than alll the actors in this list so very weldone that he has been positioned in top 1

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