#AmitabhBachchan #BigB #AmitabhBachchanBirthday Amitabh Bachchan will turn 77 on October 11 and as we are celebrating his birthday month, we bring you a short summary of his illustrious journey.
As the Freedom Movement was gathering momentum in India, little Inquilaab was born to poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and social activist, Teji Bachchan. However, at the suggestion of fellow poet Sumitranandan Pant, Harivansh Rai Bachchan changed the boy's name to Amitabh Bachchan.
Early Life
After completing his formal education in Kirori Mal College, Delhi he went to Calcutta and worked with Shaw Wallace and later worked as a freight broker for shipping firm Bird and Co. However, his dreams then took him to Mumbai. With his unconventional looks, he got rejected several times. The baritone, which the world is crazy about today, too got rejected by the All India Radio!
Big Break
After several rejections, he finally bagged a role in Khwaja Ahmed Abass’ Saat Hindustani and he was one of the seven protagonists. However, the film failed to work at the box-office. He then played a supporting role in Rajesh Khanna’s Anand and though it was huge hit, it was the latter’s movie not Amitabh Bachchan’s. He also starred in the moderately successful Bombay To Goa however, he gave twelve flop films before he finally hit the jackpot.
Angry Young Man
Salim Khan wrote the script and screenplay of Zanjeer and believed that Bachchan Senior was ideal to play the ‘angry young man’ in his story. The film turned out to be a huge hit and post its success, Salim-Javed wrote several movies like Deewar, Sholay, Trishul, Shakti and Kala Patthar among others keeping Amitabh Bachchan in mind. This led to Bachchan being dubbed as the "Angry Young Man"
Superstardom
From 1975 to 1988, Big B gave back-to-back superhits and also experimented with various genres. Right from Chupke Chupke to the romantic Kabhie Kabhie, he won over the audiences with all his films. Sholay went on to become the highest Bollywood grosser of its time. With films like Don, Amar Akbar Anthony, Muqqadar Ka Sikandar, Mard and Kasme Vaade, he became the biggest star of India.
Coolie Injury
Bachchan suffered a near-fatal intestinal injury while shooting for Coolie on July 26, 1982.He ruptured his spleen while performing an action sequence and had to be operated upon. He remained critically ill in the hospital for many months. He returned to the sets after recuperating and the film went on to become the biggest hit of the year 1983.
Entry Into Politics
After the release of Coolie, he was diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis and he decided to quit films and ventured into politics to support his friend Rajiv Gandhi. He fought from Allahabad on a Congress ticket during the 8th Lok Sabha election and won. However, he resigned from politics after three years, calling it a cesspool.
Comeback
He made his comeback with Shahenshah in 1988. The film turned out to be a hit but his subsequent movies, Jaadugar, Toofan and Main Azaad Hoon failed to work. His Aaj Ka Arjun and Hum became huge hits and he even won the National Award for his movie Agneepath. However, the momentum was short-lived and he gave a string of flop films later. His 1992 release Khuda Gawah received positive response but Bachchan then took a sabbatical.
ABCL and Bankruptcy
Big B ventured into production and launched his banner ABCL. ABCL produced Arshad Warsi starrer Tere Mere Sapne. Big B also starred in his production venture Mrityudata but it tanked. ABCL was also the main sponsor of 1996 Miss World pageant but it incurred heavy losses. As ABCL collapsed Amitabh Bachchan faced bankruptcy. He tried to revive his career and gave two hits, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Major Saab, but his other films bombed.
Return To Prominence
Big B’s career got a boost as he starred in Yash Chopra’s Mohabbatein and hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati and the rest as they say is history. He has given several acclaimed films since then like Bunty Aur Babli, Aankhen, Baghban, Black, Cheeni Kum, Bhootnath, Paa, The Great Gatsby, Piku and Pink to name a few.
Big B’s phoenix like journey is an inspiration to many.
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