Film, Theatre, and Media

Kajol was the main lead actress in My Name Is Khan (2010), starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan. This drama about an autistic man's journey was a major international success. Deepika Padukone, Tabu, and Rani Mukherjee were not the leads in this film.

Kareena Kapoor played the female lead in 3 Idiots (2009), portraying Pia, the love interest of Aamir Khan's character. The film became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films. Karishma Kapoor, Mona Singh, and Deepika Padukone were not the main lead actresses.

Asin played the female lead role opposite Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini. Kareena Kapoor had a cameo appearance, while Tabu and Deepika Padukone were not part of this film.

Katrina Kaif starred as the female lead opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009). Kareena Kapoor and Asin were not part of this romantic comedy.

Zarine Khan made her debut as the female lead opposite Salman Khan in Veer (2010). Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and Katrina Kaif were not part of this period drama.

Jacqueline Fernandez played the female lead role in Aladin (2009) opposite Riteish Deshmukh. Katrina Kaif and Zarine Khan were not part of this fantasy film.

Hansika Motwani played the female lead in Aap Ka Suroor (2006), which marked Himesh Reshammiya's debut as an actor. Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra were not part of this film.

Vidya Balan played the crucial female lead role of a doctor in Paa (2009). Tabu, Priyanka Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor were not part of this film.

3 Idiots won the Filmfare Award for Best Movie (Popular) in 2009. Dev D, Kaminey, and Love Aaj Kal were nominated but did not win in this category.

Firaaq won the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics) in 2009, directed by Nandita Das. Luv Aaj Kal is a typo for Love Aaj Kal, which was a popular film but not the critics' choice winner.

Rajkumar Hirani won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for 3 Idiots in 2009. Vishal Bhardwaj, Imtiaz Ali, and Anurag Kashyap were nominated in other categories but did not win Best Director.

Amitabh Bachchan won the Filmfare Best Actor (Popular) award for Paa (2009), playing a child with progeria. Aamir Khan (3 Idiots), Ranbir Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan were nominated but did not win.

Vidya Balan won the Filmfare Best Actress (Popular) award for Paa (2009). Priyanka Chopra was nominated for both What's Your Rashee? and Kaminey, and Katrina Kaif for New York, but did not win.

Boman Irani won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for his role in 3 Idiots (2009). Rishi Kapoor was in Love Aaj Kal, while R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi were also in 3 Idiots but did not win.

Kalki Koechlin won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Dev.D (2009). The category recognized her breakout role as Chand, showcasing her ability to portray complex, nuanced characters in contemporary Indian cinema.