Blockbusters Aamir Khan Lost to Other Stars

Darr (1993)

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

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Swades (2004)

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Baazigar (1993)

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994)

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Saajan (1991)

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