But it was not until 1973's Zanjeer that Mr Bachchan struck box office gold. Through 19, he appeared in a clutch of mostly forgettable films, the most notable of which was Bombay To Goa co-starring Aruna Irani and Shatrughan Sinha. His most singular asset, a deep booming baritone voice, was put to good use by directors and producers in films like Bhuvan Shome and Bawarchi but leading roles were rare.Īmitabh Bachchan's third film, Anand (1971), fetched him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for his sensitive performance as an idealistic doctor. The lanky young would-be actor was turned down repeatedly in favour of heroes like Rajesh Khanna. ![]() Armed with a letter of introduction from no less a person than Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was close friends with his mother Teji, Amitabh Bachchan was cast as a Muslim poet and prisoner of war in the nationalistic Saat Hindustani (1969). in Kolkata and moved to Mumbai with stars in his eyes, prospects seemed bleak for the tall, dark but not traditionally handsome young man. ![]() And yet, when he quit his job with shipping firm Bird & Co. On social, he is one of India's most followed film stars. He still commands star billing and has audiences and directors vying for him. ![]() Actor, singer, game-show host and one-time politician Amitabh Bachchan remains, at 80, India's uber-celeb.
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