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Kamal Haasan Celebrates Amitabh Bachchan On His 84th Birthday
- •Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt birthday note praising Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday.
- •Kamal highlighted Amitabh's iconic baritone, dramatic pauses, and legendary status in Indian cinema.
- •The two legendary actors previously shared screen space in the 1985 film Geraftaar.
- •Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan are set to reunite on screen in the upcoming sequel Kalki 2.
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Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt note celebrating Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday on October 11, 2026, praising his iconic baritone, dramatic pauses, and signature raised eyebrow. He dubbed him an 'Angry Young Man' who has always stood in a league of his own.
Yes, they first shared the screen in the 1985 Hindi action film Geraftaar, which featured Kamal in the lead and Amitabh in an extended appearance. They were also cast in the 1984 film Khabardar, though it was eventually shelved, and later reunited for Kalki 2898 AD and its upcoming sequel Kalki 2.
Kamal Haasan worked as an assistant director on the sets of Sholay, and he later recalled his personal reaction and impressions of watching the iconic film during promotional events for Kalki 2898 AD in 2023.
