Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: 5 Roles That Prove His Versatility Beyond 'Angry Young Man'
Mahanayak Amitabh Bachchan turns 84 today, October 10, celebrating a career that has not only defined superstardom in Indian cinema but also reshaped the image of the Hindi film hero. With Zanjeer, written by Salim-Javed, Bachchan emerged as the quintessential Angry Young Man, giving a voice to the frustration, disillusionment and rebellion of ordinary Indians. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he became the face of a generation that saw its anger and aspirations reflected in his characters.
Yet, reducing Bachchan’s legacy to his action-hero persona would mean overlooking one of the most…
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1:22 pm IST
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