Bollywood actors over 40 who still rock

1. Salman Khan

Salman Khan has, once again, become the favourite child of Bollywood with his films striking gold at the box-office one after the other. He was a major stars in the 90's with films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya' and 'Hum Aapke Hai Kaun' establishing him as the top star of the time. He was the ultimate pin-up boy then and still is, at the age of 45. His last films, 'Wanted', 'Dabangg' and 'Ready' resurrected his career and took him back to the top, making him the highest paid actor in Bollywood.With his latest offering, 'Bodyguard' being hugely talked about, we're sure this will only be another glorious feather in his cap.

2. Shah Rukh Khan

Known as the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is the same age as his contemporary and frenemy, Salman Khan. Though he began his acting career two decades ago, it has shown no signs of slowing down. SRK, as he is fondly called, is ruling the roost in Bollywood and can boast of working with the best banners throughout his career. He also has a fanatical fan following, not just in India but throughout the world. His latest venture is Ra.One which is being touted as one of the most ambitious films coming from his stable, which shows he is only becoming bigger and better with age.

3. Aamir Khan

Another 40+ actor is Aamir Khan, or Mr. Perfectionist. Aamir is unanimously accepted to be the finest actor that Bollywood has today. Every project that he touches turns into gold which asserts Aamir's supremacy over others in the industry. He is extremely choosy when it comes to work and makes his dislike for "biased" award shows known to all. More than anything else, it is truly his work that makes him stand a class apart and above his fellow actors.

4. Saif Ali Khan

Chote Nawab isn't that small anymore as he's turned 40 a year ago. His journey to the top was riddled with many ups and downs but, presently, he's at a space where he commands his own following and is counted amongst the all-powerful 'Khans' of Bollywood. Films like 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Omkara' and the recent, 'Love Aaj Kal', have established him as a major star and being the 'royal' love of the top actress also counts.

5. Ajay Devgan

Ajay 'Singham' Devgan is riding a huge wave of success after his last release, 'Singham. Having established himself as an actor who is equally at ease doing comedies as well as intense drama, Ajay Devgan has now become one of the most sought after actors in the industry. After the resounding success of 'Singham', Ajay Devgan has proved that the young actors are nowhere close to the more mature actors in terms of box-office success.

6. Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is considered to be one of the most bankable actors in the industry and it is owing to the amazing success ratio of his films. At a time when young actors are struggling to find their ground, Akshay has been delivering hits one after the other. Akshay is also considered to be one of the most successful actors on TV along with Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and others.