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Amitabh Bachchan at 84: Seven Essential Films to Watch
- •Sholay remains a landmark action-adventure film featuring Amitabh Bachchan as Jai alongside Dharmendra as Veeru.
- •Deewaar helped solidify Bachchan's iconic status as Hindi cinema's definitive angry young man.
- •Black showcases Bachchan in a powerful dramatic role as a dedicated teacher guiding a deaf and blind student.
- •Paa features a unique performance by Bachchan as a 13-year-old boy suffering from a rare rapid-aging genetic condition.
- •Pink is a gripping courtroom drama examining themes of consent, gender prejudice, and women's rights.
- •102 Not Out is a heartwarming comedy-drama starring Bachchan as a vibrant centenarian living life to the fullest.
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Yash Chopra’s Deewaar established Amitabh Bachchan’s enduring image as Hindi cinema’s angry young man, where he plays Vijay Verma, a man drawn into the criminal underworld due to childhood poverty while his brother becomes a police officer.
In Pink, Amitabh Bachchan plays Deepak Sehgal, a retired lawyer who defends three young women involved in a criminal case. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the film examines consent, gender prejudice, and the scrutiny women face when challenging powerful men.
Directed by Umesh Shukla, 102 Not Out features Amitabh Bachchan as a lively 102-year-old man trying to break the record for the oldest living person. Rishi Kapoor plays his 75-year-old son with a pessimistic outlook, and the comedy-drama focuses on their relationship and changing attitudes toward aging.
