Born in 1993

Serial bomb blasts tore through Bombay in March — the first major terrorist attack of India's post-liberalisation era. Two hundred and fifty people died. Yet the city's legendary resilience meant it was back at work the following day.

Baazigar made Shah Rukh Khan a superstar — his portrayal of a charming villain was revolutionary. The economy was recovering, and the first mobile phones were appearing in the hands of wealthy businessmen. Something fundamental was shifting.