Some men are like wine. The older they become, the headier they are. It is never truer than in the case of Amitabh Bachchan born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad and at 59, Amitabh has more producers and directors queuing up in front of his door than many young actors of Bollywood. In his early films like the Hrishikesh Mukherjee Directed Anand (1970) and Namak Haram (1973). In Zanjeer (1973), the film saw a new kind of hero, a hero who took the law in his own hands and fought the villain.
Amitabh first big hit happened with Namak Haram in 1973. With Zanjeer also scoring unprecedented box-office collection, the year heralded the arrival of the legend called Amitabh Bachchan. From then onwards there was no looking back. The year 1975 saw two all-time super hits, Deewar and Sholay. Hrishikesh Mukherjee Chupke Chupke released around the same time, proved Amitabh ability to handle comedy roles as well.
The later half of the 1970s saw films like Amar Akbar Antony, Kabhie Kabhie, Don, Trishul, Mili, Abhimaan, Shaan, Laawaris, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Mr. Natwarlal, Nastik, Kala Patthar, and Namak Halal etc. Some of his other top hits include Barsaat Ki Ek Raat, Chashme Baddoor, Dostana, Faraar, Kaalia, Kasme Vaade, Khoon Pasina, Majboor, Naseeb, Parvarish, Shakti, Sharaabi, Silsilay
His stint in politics did not last long and he was implicated in some scandals. He gave up his seat in parliament, vowing never to be involved in politics again.
