Amitabh Bachchan birthday special: Sholay to Piku, 7 Big B films which every fan should watch!

The iconic classic Sholay is adored by viewers of all ages. Starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan, it was another hit from the 1970s. In order to capture the infamous dacoit Gabbar Singh, two crooks named Jai and Veeru are hired by a retired police officer.

One of Amitabh Bachchan's best works is the legendary movie 'Deewar, 'which will always be a favourite among viewers. The 1975 movie centres on the tale of two brothers who developed into opposite personalities as children, one a law-abiding citizen and the other a criminal. Their unconditional affection for their mother is the only thing they have in common.

Along with entertaining the masses, the 1973 movie Zanjeer also sparked a trend in Hindi cinema. Big B's quest for justice as the hero of the ordinary man struck a chord with viewers who want a break from corruption in the government and institutions. The film was directed by Prakash Mehra. Jaya Bachchan, Big B's spouse, Pran, Ajit Khan, and Bindu also starred.

Amitabh Bachchan plays a railway coolie in the movie Coolie. Big B had a near-fatal accident while filming a fight sequence for the movie, so while it was a tremendous movie for his career, it was a horrible moment for his health. It depicts Amitabh defending the rights of coolies while squaring up against a businessman.

Amitabh Bachchan plays Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in the crime drama. Vijay Dinanath Chauhan loses his father after the latter is killed by mobster Kancha Cheena. Along with Danny Denzongpa, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, Neelam Kothari, Rohini Hattangadi, and others, it features them. The sinister plotline follows Vijay as he attempts to avenge the death of his father.

A quirky comedy about a daughter's relationship with her ageing father, whose idiosyncrasies drive everyone crazy, Shoojit Sircar directed the film. Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and the late Irrfan Khan played the key roles in the movie.

One of the most groundbreaking films of the year was this one by renowned director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. The plot centres on three young women who are accused of committing a crime, and an ex-attorney (Amitabh Bachchan) offers to clear their reputations. Megastar portrayed the role of a lawyer with utmost conviction and was much appreciated by audience and critics.