Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Bollywood
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has completed 50 years in Indian cinema. The actor made his acting debut in 1969 with the film Saat Hindustani that released on November 7 -- 50 years ago. Big B has since then ruled Bollywood like no other actor of his generation. From a variety of roles to iconic songs and signature steps, he has given his fans enough reasons to cherish his screen persona for a lifetime.
To this end, his son Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to share a heartwarming note. "Not just as a son, but as an actor and a fan... We are all blessed to witness greatness! There is so much to admire, to learn and even more to appreciate. Several generations of cinema lovers get to say we lived in the times of BACHCHAN!!! Congratulations Pa on completing 50 years in the Film industry. We now await the next 50! Love you," he wrote.
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In Saat Hindustani, the actor played the role of an Indian war-prisoner and Islamic poet. He was seen with actors like Utpal Dutt, Madhu and AK Hangal.
It is said Amitabh Bachchan left his Rs 1,600-paying job in Kolkata to be a part of Saat Hindustani. Big B received Rs 5,000 for his debut film.
Amitabh Bachchan in Saat Hindustani
Even at the age of 77, Amitabh Bachchan is doing more films in a year than any other younger (or older) actor. He will next be seen in Gulabo Sitabo, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Brahmastra, with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
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