13 best roles by Amitabh Bachchan that prove he is a legend
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01/1412 best roles by Amitabh Bachchan that prove he is a legend
Amitabh Bachchan is probably the most known name not just in the Bollywood film industry but within the entire world as well. The actor has given us some beautiful and stellar performances throughout the years and has garnered a huge amount of respect and love from fans worldwide. On his 75th Birthday, here are 12 roles that prove the man is a true legend.
02/14Jai in 'Sholay'
Amitabh was fantastic in this masala action epic where he was able to illustrate a masculine image to a great extent. In this film, Amitabh plays the role of a delinquent called Jai, who along with his associate Veeru (Dharmendra) are assigned on a mission by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to catch the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Amitabh especially stands out in the film for his epic portrayal of his character.
03/14Auro in 'Paa'
Amitabh gave a very emotional performance as a boy suffering from progeria, a rare disease which makes him age at an extremely radical level. Apparently, Amitabh spent hours during each day of shooting for 'Paa' in putting on and taking off the make-up which he wore in order to ensure his character looked authentic. His efforts eventually paid off and he went on to win his fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actor alongside many other awards, which he won for his unique performance in the film.
04/14Bhashkor in 'Piku'
Piku Banerjee (Deepika Padukone) is a Bengali architect residing in Delhi, with her 70-year-old father, Bhashkor. Amitabh plays the role of Bhashkor who has problems with chronic constipation and traces every problem to his bowel movements. Amitabh's performance in the film was exceptional and highly praised by critics and audiences alike. He nailed his role and proved just how versatile an actor he is.
05/14Debraj Sahai in 'Black'
Amitabh wowed the critics and the audiences again with his ground-breaking performance as a senior character in 'Black'. The film is based on a man named Debraj Sahai who becomes the teacher of a deaf-blind girl named Michelle McNally. Amitabh won both the Filmfare Best Actor Award and Best Actor (Critics) Award for his strongly commendable performance in this film.
06/14Subhash Nagre in 'Sarkar'
Amitabh plays the role of Subhash Nagre who is known by his followers as Sarkar. Amitabh nailed the role of a gangster-politician who strived for his own kind of justice. Amitabh was lavished with praise for his controlled yet intense performance in the film.
07/14Vijay in 'Shahenshah'
'Shahenshah' is a 1988 Bollywood vigilante film starring Amitabh Bachchan in the title role, along with Meenakshi Sheshadri. The film marked Amitabh's comeback after a three-year hiatus during which he had entered politics. The film became a blockbuster upon its release. Amitabh played the role of Vijay, a corrupt cop by day, who also became Shahenshah a vigilante justice seeker by night. Needless to say he nailed both the characters and the film became a hit all thanks to him.
08/14Vijay in 'Don'
The film is considered by many to be one of Amitabh's most significant films and it has become a classic hit ever since its release. Amitabh plays the role of the notorious Don, whom nobody can catch. However, n a police encounter Don is fatally shot. Vijay is the spitting image of Don and is soon forced to pose as Don in order to help the police arrest Don's gang members. Trust us when we say this film is exhilarating to watch and it's all thanks to Big B.
09/14Vijay in 'Deewaar'
If you haven't heard Bollywood's most epic dialogue, "Mere pass maa hai", then you probably don't qualify to live in this country. Yes, that dialogue belongs to this film. Amitabh plays the character of an angry young man who unlike his brother has taken to a life of crime. Amitabh Bachchan's performance was exceptional in this film and this movie is easily one of the biggest highlights of his career. No one could have played this role any better.
10/14Vijay in 'Zanjeer'
This was the film that catapulted him to superstardom and gained him the title of the ‘angry young man.’ In the film, Amitabh plays a character that is aggressive and hot-headed and this was something which the audiences had rarely seen before. This is what significantly contributed to his increasing popularity.
