New Delhi, April 30 -- Success in Bollywood is often defined by box office numbers. While critic reviews may shape initial perceptions, it's the audience turnout in theatres that ultimately decides a film's fate. In the industry, financial success is celebrated just as much as critical acclaim as money remains the silent force behind every blockbuster, whether led by the Khans, Amitabh Bachchan, or other stars.

A filmmaker's success is too measured in a similar way. Directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani, Yash Chopra, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, and David Dhawan are often regarded as one of the most successful filmmakers in the industry. On the flip side, a report of Hindustan Times dubbed Ram Gopal Varma as the director with th...