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Meet the GREATEST Bollywood stars

Last updated on: July 29, 2013 19:44 IST

Image: Sridevi
Photographs: Wizspk PR

Sridevi was recently voted among the Greatest Bollywood Stars Of All Time in a UK poll.

The gorgeous actress stood at number 10 in the poll conducted by British Asian weekly newspaper, Eastern Eye.

The survey was compiled via a combination of audience votes through social media, box office figures, cinematic impact and critical acclaim.

Sridevi made a successful comeback after 15 years with her film English Vinglish recently.

Click Next to see which actor made it to top spot.

Rajesh Khanna

Image: Rajesh Khanna

Superstar Rajesh Khanna, who holds a record of being the only actor to give 15 hits in a row, takes up ninth spot.

Waheeda Rehman

Image: Waheeda Rehman

Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman, who in a recent interview, claimed awards and award functions had lost their charm, features on eighth spot.

Dev Anand

Image: Dev Anand

One of the most good looking actors of his time Dev Anand was just as successful in his career. He features at number seven on the list.

Nargis

Image: Nargis

Yesteryear actress Nargis, who made a stunning pair with Raj Kapoor and starred in the iconic film Mother India, features at number six.

Raj Kapoor

Image: Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor was not called Showman of the Millennium for nothing. He features at fifth spot.

Madhuri Dixit

Image: Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit, who wows audiences with her talent, beauty and of course, her smile, even today, features at fourth spot.

Shah Rukh Khan

Image: Shah Rukh Khan
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Shah Rukh Khan is busy promoting his upcoming film Chennai Express these days. He figures at number three.

Dilip Kumar

Image: Dilip Kumar

Thespian Dilip Kumar, who gave some of his finest performances in films like Mughal-E-Azam, Devdas, Ram Aur Shyam and many more, features at number two in the list.

His film Mughal-e-Azam, meanwhile, was voted as the Greatest Hindi Film of all time.

Amitabh Bachchan

Image: Amitabh Bachchan

The winner of the poll, with a successful career spanning over four decades, is Amitabh Bachchan.

Bachchan was the first Bollywood star to be honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and recently represented India as the Olympic torch-bearer at the London 2012 Games.

Rediff Readers voted his film Sholay as the Greatest Film of all time.

Do you think Bachchan is the Greatest Bollywood star of all time? Tell us!