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Annu Kapoor Challenges Shah Rukh Khan’s Claim as ‘Last Superstar’, Questions Future Relevance
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 06:05 AM
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Actor Annu Kapoor has publicly disputed Shah Rukh Khan’s status as the final superstar of Bollywood, asking whether the actor will still be relevant in 2045.
Annu Kapoor, a veteran actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and television, recently expressed doubts about Shah Rukh Khan’s claim to be Bollywood’s last superstar.
In an interview with a leading entertainment outlet, Kapoor said that while Shah Rukh Khan has enjoyed immense popularity, the notion that he will remain the sole superstar until 2045 is speculative.
Kapoor added that the film industry is dynamic, and new talents continually emerge, challenging the idea of a single lasting icon.
The actor’s remarks have sparked discussion among fans and industry insiders about the evolving nature of stardom in Indian cinema.
In an interview with a leading entertainment outlet, Kapoor said that while Shah Rukh Khan has enjoyed immense popularity, the notion that he will remain the sole superstar until 2045 is speculative.
Kapoor added that the film industry is dynamic, and new talents continually emerge, challenging the idea of a single lasting icon.
The actor’s remarks have sparked discussion among fans and industry insiders about the evolving nature of stardom in Indian cinema.