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Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's Birthday With 8 Iconic Films You Must Watch
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News18•11-10-2026, 09:00
Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's Birthday With 8 Iconic Films You Must Watch
- •Sholay (1975) is an iconic action-adventure film following criminals Jai and Veeru hired to capture Gabbar Singh.
- •Deewaar (1975) defined Amitabh Bachchan's famous angry young man persona as the criminal Vijay facing off against his police officer brother.
- •Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) is a classic comedy-action movie about three brothers separated in childhood and raised in different faiths.
- •Zanjeer (1973) is a gripping action crime film starring Bachchan alongside Jaya Bhaduri and Pran.
- •Coolie (1983) features Bachchan as a railway coolie separated from his family due to tragic circumstances.
- •Shahenshah (1988) marks Bachchan's successful return to cinema after a three-year break to enter politics.
- •Don (1978) showcases Bachchan in a celebrated dual role as a ruthless crime boss and his simple look-alike.
- •Baghban (2023) is an emotional drama starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini as an elderly couple navigating family struggles.
Key Questions Answered
Sholay (1975) is a celebrated action-adventure film where small-time criminals Jai, played by Bachchan, and Veeru are hired to capture a notorious bandit named Gabbar Singh.
The crime action drama Shahenshah (1988) marked Bachchan's return to films following a three-year hiatus during which he had entered politics.
Baghban (2023) narrates the story of an elderly couple, Raj and Pooja, who have been married for 40 years, and features Big B and Hema Malini in key roles.
