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Bollywood superstars who went viral long before the internet

Much before memes, hashtags and algorithm-driven fame, Bollywood created its own kind of virality. Stardom travelled through cinema halls, magazines, radio shows, television appearances and sheer word of mouth. Fan hysteria wasnt measured in likes but in crowds, letters, rituals and imitation. These stars didnt just act in films they became cultural moments. From Rajesh Khannas unmatched frenzy to Shah Rukh Khans global romance, heres how Bollywoods biggest names became viral sensations in a pre-internet era.

16 Dec 2025 3:18 am