Mumbai: The Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, turned 81 on October 11, 2023. The legendary actor, who has been entertaining the audiences for over five decades, received warm wishes from his fans, friends and family on his special day. Bachchan, who is known for his versatile roles and charismatic screen presence, has given us some of the most memorable movies in Indian cinema history. On his birthday, let us take a look at some of his iconic films that have made him a household name.
- Deewaar (1975): This film is often considered a ground-breaking cinematic masterpiece that established Bachchan as the “angry young man” of Bollywood. He played the role of Vijay, a dockworker who becomes a leading figure of the underworld, while his younger brother Ravi (Shashi Kapoor) is an honest policeman. The film was a huge commercial and critical success and won several awards, including the Filmfare Best Movie Award of 1975. The film also had some of the most famous dialogues in Hindi cinema, such as “Mere paas maa hai” and “Aaj khush to bahut hoge tum”.
- Sholay (1975): This film is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films of all time. It is the story of two criminals, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are hired by a retired cop (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). The film was a blockbuster at the box office and became a cult classic over the years. The film also featured some of the most iconic characters and scenes in Indian cinema, such as Basanti (Hema Malini), Thakur (Sanjeev Kumar), Samba (Mac Mohan), and the coin toss scene.
- Don (1978): This film was a stylish action thriller that showcased Bachchan’s dual role as Don, a wanted criminal, and Vijay, a lookalike who is trained by DSP D’Silva (Iftekhar) to infiltrate Don’s gang. The film was a super hit at the box office and earned Bachchan his third Filmfare Best Actor Award in a row. The film also had some of the most catchy songs and dialogues in Hindi cinema, such as “Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin hai” and “Yeh tumhare baap ka ghar nahin, police station hai”.
- Black (2005): This film was a departure from Bachchan’s usual roles, as he played the role of Debraj Sahai, an alcoholic teacher who helps Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji), a young woman who is deaf, mute, and blind, to overcome her challenges and achieve her potential. The film was a critical and commercial success and won several awards, including four National Film Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards. Bachchan received his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in this film.
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