25 Years of Indian Cinema: When Hrithik Roshan Redefined Stardom and Amitabh Bachchan Reinvented Himself on TV
The year 2000 marked a major shift in Indian cinema. Hrithik Roshan burst onto the scene with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, challenging the dominance of Bollywood’s Khans, while Amitabh Bachchan reinvented himself by stepping into television with Kaun Banega Crorepati. Together, they redefined stardom and storytelling for a new era of Indian entertainment.
Rachna Das 
The year 2000 stands out as a watershed moment in Indian cinema, marking the beginning of a new era for Bollywood. A young Hrithik Roshan made his electrifying debut with KahoNaa... PyaarHai, instantly capturing hearts and challenging the long-standing dominance of the Khans. His effortless charm, exceptional dance skills, and emotional depth turned him into an overnight superstar, earning him the title of Bollywood’s “Millennium Star.”
Meanwhile, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan made a daring move from the big screen to the small one, hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati. The quiz show not only revived Bachchan’s career but also changed the face of Indian television, setting new standards for audience engagement and reality programming.
From Mohabbatein to Mission Kashmir, 2000 offered audiences a mix of fresh talent, diverse genres, and emotional storytelling. As we celebrate 25 years of Indian cinema since that turning point, it’s clear that the year 2000 symbolized both continuity and change—where legends evolved, and a new generation of stars took center stage.
