Looking back with much affection and profound regret 2012 seems one of the most decisive years in the history of Hindi cinema. If it was the year when at least 12 films acquired blockbuster status (Agneepath, Rowdy Rathore, Ek Tha Tiger, Barfi, Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan, Oh My God, Kahaani, Raaz 3, Cocktail, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son Of Sardaar) it was also the year when showbiz luminaries fell like ninepins. Rajesh Khanna, Yash Chopra, Dara Singh, A.K Hangal, Jaspal Bhatti …Bichde sabhi baari baari…
Here’s looking at the top newsmakers of the year