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Top 8 Iconic Films That Made Amitabh Bachchan Bollywood's Ultimate Megastar
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News18•11-10-2026, 17:24
Top 8 Iconic Films That Made Amitabh Bachchan Bollywood's Ultimate Megastar
- •Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 84th birthday on October 11, marking decades of ruling Indian cinema.
- •The 1973 film Zanjeer gave him the iconic identity of the Angry Young Man, turning him into a superstar overnight.
- •Blockbusters like Deewaar and Sholay in 1975 cemented his status as a legendary actor with timeless dialogues and storylines.
- •Amar Akbar Anthony in 1977 showcased his brilliant comic timing and witty persona as Anthony Gonsalves.
- •Action and drama hits like Don, Coolie, Shahenshah, and Baghban proved his unmatched versatility across decades.
Key Questions Answered
The 1973 action-crime drama 'Zanjeer', directed by Prakash Mehra, gave Amitabh Bachchan his first identity as the 'Angry Young Man' and turned him into an overnight Bollywood superstar.
Released in 1975, the iconic action-adventure film 'Sholay' tells the story of two friends, Jai and Veeru, who are hired by a retired police officer to capture the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh.
After spending three years in politics, Amitabh Bachchan made a stellar comeback to the big screen in 1988 with the action-drama film 'Shahenshah'.
