Trivia: One of the biggest Bollywood heartthrobs of the past decade, Shah Rukh Khan is the son of a renowned freedom fighter. Khan took an interest in theater while in high school and began performing in plays soon after graduation. He soon got work in television, and starred in a number of popular series before making the leap into feature films with Deewana, which was the first in a string of blockbusters that established him as one of India's most bankable stars. After starring in many films throughout the 1990s, Khan began branching out into other aspects of the movie industry, starting his own production company to produce Santosh Sivan's Asoka, in which Khan played the title role, among other films.

Trivia: Made her debut with the movie Bekhudi (1992); she was still in school at that time, but quit studies soon after the release of the movie to focus on her acting career. The success of her movie Baazigar (1993) made her an overnight star. Launched an online showbiz portal www.cineexplore.com in 2000, heading it as the CEO. Honoured with the Karmaveer Puraskaar, a national award recognising social justice and citizen action, in 2008, commending her services to the society. Won a Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2011 for her contribution to art and cinema. Became an ambassador and advocate of Lifebuoy's Help a Child Reach 5 campaign in 2013. Holds the directorial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software. A goodwill ambassador of the Britain-based Loomba Trust, which aims to educate widows' children, with a lot of focus on India. Also works with Shiksha, an NGO promoting children's education.

Trivia: First appeared on screen in her father Ram Mukherjee's 1996 picture Biyer Phool as a cameo - made her full debut the following year in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. Starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan and her cousin Kajol in Karan Johar's directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which was her breakthrough and earned her a first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Has won a total of seven Filmfare Awards and is the only person to win both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards in the same year (2005). In 2006, she became the first person to win both the Critics' Choice Best Actress and the Best Actress awards at the Filmfare Awards (for Black). Ranked first in Box office India's Top Actresses in 2005 and 2006. A vocal supporter of women's and children's rights and ambassador for several charitable NGOs.

Trivia: Won a talent contest, the United Film Producers Talent Hunt, which paved her way to an acting career. Made her big screen debut in Taqdeer (1967). Met her husband Tabrez Barmavar on the set of Jeevan Rekha (1974). Took an 8-year hiatus after marriage and returned to the acting world with the movie Henna (1991). Converted to Christianity in 2015, taking up a new middle name Farida Josephine Jalal.

Trivia: Joined Marathi theatre right after finishing high school. Made her movie debut in Kalyug (1980). Has been nominated for a Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category for Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Aashiqui (1990), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Vaastav: The Reality (1999). Passed away at age 59 due to cardiac arrest.

Trivia: Left for Mumbai at the age of 18 in a hope to become a model. Got her first break as an actor in a sitcom Mr Ya Mrs (1980). Made her Bollywood debut in Jalwa (1987). Participated in a dance competition show Nach Baliye (2005). She partnered with her husband for the competition. Has judged many television comedy and reality shows.

Trivia: Has appeared in over 400 films and more than 100 plays. An eight-time Filmfare award winner, four of which were in the Best Comedian category. Won two National Film Special Jury Awards for Daddy (1989) and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005) respectively. Honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2004. Appointed goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation in 2010, which works on improving children's education.

Trivia: Managed a huge debut as a child actor with the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). Made entry into the television world with the show Fox Kids in 2001. Made her debut as an adult actor with the movie Student of the Year (2012). Has participated in many reality shows.

Trivia: Appeared in his first advertisement for a cold drink called Campa Cola at the age of 15. Worked as an assistant director for Shashilal Nair and helped him with the film Falak (1988) before taking up acting as a career. Made his movie debut with the film Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988); the following year, had his first leading role in the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Won the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his movie Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Was charged for hunting blackbuck deer, an endangered species, in 1998. Has been involved in several controversies, including a fatal car accident in 2002 and making insensitive remarks about the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. His movie Phir Milenge (2004) was lauded by UNAIDS, stating that it was "significant that Bollywood is joining the struggle against the epidemic and helping to break the silence that surrounds HIV and AIDS." In 2004, was voted seventh-best-looking man in the world and the best looking man in India by US's People magazine. Regularly features in the Times of India's list of Most Desirable Men, which he topped in 2012. Involved with several charities, most notably the NGO Being Human, which he set up and funded with his own money.

Trivia: Has choreographed dance routines for over 100 songs in more than 80 films. Got inspired to learn dancing after seeing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video. Five-time winner of the Filmfare Best Choreographer Award. Founded the production company Three's Company with her husband Shirish Kunder, which is named after their triplets. Her second film Om Shanti Om (2007) became the highest grossing Hindi film of all time.