40 Years of 'Sholay': Amitabh Bachchan thanks media!

New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is a craftsman we love to watch perform on-screen. His majestic presence on celluloid keeps the viewers glued. The man, who has done several significant roles in his career spanning more than four decades is most loved as Jai from 'Sholay'.

Bachchan senior took to Twitter and thanked the media for giving importance to 'Sholay' completing 40 glorious years. The cult Ramesh Sippy film was released on August 15, 1975 and roared at the box office window.

Take a look at what Big B tweeted:

T 1963 - Thank you MEDIA for giving value and such importance to SHOLAY 40 years ..!! pic.twitter.com/yQyudycULY — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 14, 2015

T 1963 - MEDIA ko anek dhanyavaad ! SHOLAY 40 saal ko itna mahatva diya .. aur mauka diya baat karne ka .. !! pic.twitter.com/YNXKI5TGvu — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 14, 2015