There was a lot happening at the movies too, with small films making big splashes and big budget star vehicles reigning supreme at the box office.
Which is not to say that the year was completed devoid of unanticipated disappointments and unmitigated disasters.
As we prepare to step into a brand new year, TELL US, dear readers, your own Best and Worst of Bollywood from the year 2014!
Write your answers below!
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