6. Salman Khan
Even as Sallu continues to court controversy -- this year's low point was the release of bizarre telephonic conversations allegedly featuring the star and then love Aishwarya Rai -- his movies do better and better at the box office.
His No Entry is this year's biggest grosser. And it's all thanks to Salman, who has a little more than a guest role in the film.
He also romanced real life girlfriend Katrina Kaif on screen -- in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya -- but that didn't deter loyal female fans from crowding the theatres.