Know the journey of Bollywood's biggest stars and who truly deserves to be called the "King of Bollywood".

The title "King of Bollywood" is a symbol of great popularity, influence and dominance at the box office. Many actors have earned this title from time to time with their stellar contributions.

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Great Bollywood actors who ruled the industry

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Shahrukh Khan – Global Icon

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Salman Khan – Blockbuster Machine

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Aamir Khan – Bollywood's Perfectionist

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Important factors to become a king

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Debate: Who is the true king?

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Who will be the future king of Bollywood?

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