10 Bollywood Celebrities and Movies That Hold a Guinness World Record

Yup, you heard that just about right. Bollywood's who's who—and a handful of Indian blockbuster films—have managed to bag a place in the prestigious Guinness World Record, a reference book listing record-breaking accomplishments, both of human achievements and the extremities of the natural world, published annually. But, if you come to think of it, the Indian film industry generates the largest number of movies each year, and is one of the biggest industries in the world. So, the feat seems justified, no? 

That said, a Guinness World Record is applause-worthy. Here's the exhaustive list of stars, and movies, that have done us proud. 

 

Shah Rukh Khan

 

Of course, the King of Bollywood has to make it to the list. In 2013, the star who steals our hearts every time he's on-screen found his place in the Guinness World Records when he topped the Forbes list as the highest-earning Bollywood actor with estimated earnings of Rs 220.5 crore. 

 

Sonakshi Sinha

 

The Dabanng actor, too, has been presented with this honour. Sonakshi bagged the Guinness World Record for participating in an event where women—1328 of them—painted their nails simultaneously during a nail painting competition held in 2016. A strange feat but a feat nonetheless!

 

Katrina Kaif

 

The recently-wed actor bagged a Guinness World Record the same year as Shah Rukh Khan, and for a similar reason. She was accorded the title of being the highest-earning female actor in the industry, with estimated earnings of Rs 63.75 crore. 

 

Amitabh Bachchan

 

The Big B of Bollywood found his name in the Guinness World Records for becoming the only star to sing the devotional Shri Hanuman Chalisa, composed by Shekhar Ravjiani of the Vishal-Shekhar musical duo, along with 19 other renowned singers. 

 

Abhishek Bachchan

 

Like father, like son, perhaps? Abhishek Bachchan has made a record for holding maximum public appearances in different cities within 12 hours, during Delhi 6 (2009) promotions.

 

Asha Bhosle

 

The Indian playback singer has bagged a place in the Guinness World Records for recording the most—over 11000—solo, duets, and chorus-backed songs, in more than 20 Indian languages. 

 

The Kapoor Family

 

The K-clan had a record-breaking feat—they made it to the book for having the most number of family members to have been part of the Bollywood industry! The Kapoor's have dominated the silver screen since 1929, to date. It all began with Prithviraj Kapoor, followed by Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor, to today's superstars Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. Collectively, the Kapoor family has given the industry more than 25 actors, and who knows, Taimur could be next in line? 

 

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)

 

Besides being one of the highest-grossing films of our times, S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) found its name in the Guinness World Records for creating a massive movie poster of almost 50,000 sq ft. With an area of  4,793.65 m², the feat was achieved by Global United Media Company Pvt Ltd in Kochi.

 

Yaadein (1964)

 

The 1964 black-and-white film directed by Sunil Dutt found its place in the Guinness World Records for being the only movie with a single actor in it, Sunil himself. 

 

Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai (2000)

 

Hrithik Roshan's big Bollywood debut film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai, wasn't solely a hit at the box office, but also managed to bag a Guinness World Record for winning almost 102 awards.