Hi guys!!!
Yes!!, I was waiting for this moment. Wanted to post a review since a very loooong time. Dedicated to one and only ......My favourite the Big B.
Full Name : Amitabh Bachchan
Date Of Birth : 11 October 1942
Amitabh Bachchan? The man is simply a phenomenon. The mere mention of his name is enough to attract his fans.
For the last three decades of the 20th Century and continuing into the 21st, he has reigned supreme on India’s silver screen and in the process, redefined standards of excellence in acting and professionalism. As one of the most recognized faces in India, his movies are watched by millions of people in India and across the world.
He has also done the playback singing in many of his films. During the shooting of the movie Coolie (1983), he injured himself falling awkwardly during a stunt scene in one of his trademark fighting scenes. Thousands of hysterical fans camped outside the St. Philomena Hospital while he was hospitalized. Many prayed for Amitabh’s recovery. He also received many get-well-soon cards. He soon recovered and completed the movieThe film Coolie, was shown at a major international film festival, The Pesaro Fest in Rome during 1982.
Who is Amitabh Bachchan? Where does he come from? What is it about him that has captivated millions of cinemagoers all over the World?
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor. The elder of the two sons of Harishvansh Rai Bachchan, an acclaimed Hindi poet, and the socialite Teji Bachchan. He hails from Allahabad, India, which is a city in Northern India in the Uttar Pradesh state.
Amitabh went to Sherwood College, a boarding school in the hill-station town of Nainital. At Delhi University, he earned an Arts degree. He later went to Bombay, where he struggled initially to get roles. Amitabh was not deterred by his early setbacks.
He made his first appearance on the Big Screen in the movie Saat Hindustani, which did not do particularly well at the box office. Nonetheless, he persevered, and he can be said to have arrived in the Hindi film world with the films Zanjeer and Deewar .
He married Jaya Bhaduri, herself one of the most successful and accomplished actresses in the Hindi cinema. Amitabh and Jaya have two children, Shweta and Abhishek. Abhishek Bachchan has also ventured into Hindi cinema recently.
Altogether, Amitabh Bachhan has appeared in over 90 films, many of them, particularly those from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, resounding successes. He has starred in many a blockuster..
In the mid-1980’s, he retired from the film world and tried his hand at politics. Due to his enormous popularity, not to mention the close association with the Gandhi family, he was elected to parliament with a huge majority from his home city of Allahabad. But 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. He then went back to the movies.
Since the mid-1990’s, Amitabh has returned to the commercial cinema, but he has not had the record smashing impact on the box office as he had done in the past. However, he continues to have an extraordinary public presence in India.
It was Satyajit Ray, among others, who found that Amitabh’s deep and rich voice, which leaves a lasting impression upon listeners, makes for excellent narration. Amitabh had provided narration for numerous films and cultural programs.
Some of my Favourites.
Satte pe Satta(WATCHED 28 TIMES), Trishul(WATCHED 18 TIMES).
Anand(1971), Bombay to Goa(1972), Abhimaan , Namak Haram, Saudagar, Zanjeer(1973), Benaam, Majboor (1974), Chupke Chupke, Deewar, Milli, Sholay, Zameer(1975), Kabhie Kabhie(1976), Adaalat, Amar Akbar Anthony, Khoon Pasina(1977), Don, Kasme Vaade, Trishul(1978), Great Gambler, Kaala Pathar, Mr Natwarlal, Muqaddar ka Sikandar, Suhaag(1979), Do aur do Paanch, Dostana, Ram Balraam, Shaan(1980), Barsaat ki ek Raat, Kaalia, Lawaaris, Naseeb, Silsila, Yaraana(1981), Bemisaal, Desh Premee, Khuddar, Namak Halal, Nastik, Satte pe Satta, Shakti (1982), Andha Kanoon, Coolie, Mahaan, Pukaar(1983), Sharaabi(1984), Geraftar, Mard(1985), Aakhree Rasta(1986), Shahenshah(1987), Agneepath(1990), Hum(1991), Khuda Gawah (1992), Major Saab(1998), Mohabattein(2000), Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham(2001), Aankhen (2002), Khakhee (2004).
Some of his other films :
1969 Saat Hindustani
1971 Guddi, Parwaana, Pyaar ki Kahani, Reshma aur Shera
1972 Bansi Birju, Ek Nazar, Jaban, Raaste ka Patthar, Sanjog.
1973 Baandhe Haath, Gehri Chal, Haath
1974 Dost, Kasauti, Roti Kapda aur Makaan.
1975 Chhoti si Baat, Faraar, Hera Pheri.
1976 Do Anjaane.
1977 Alaap, Imaan Dharam, Parvarish.
1978 Besharam, Ganga ki Saugandh
1979 Gol Maal, Jurmaana, Manzil, Jurmaana
1980 Anusandhan
1984 Inquilab
ERA OF FLOPS
1987 Hero Hiralal, Jalwa, Soorma Bhopali.
1988 Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi, Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara,
1989 Jadugar, Main Azaad Hoon, Toofan.
1990 Aaj ka Arjun, Krodh.
1991 Ajooba, Akayla, Indrajeet.
1994 Insaniyat
1997 Mrityudaata (WATCHED FIRST DAY FIRST SHOW, AND THAT WAS THE LAST SHOW OF THE MOVIE)
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1999 Lal Baadshah, Sooryavansham, Hindustan Ki Kasam.
COMEBACK
2001 Ek Rishtaa, Aks.
2002 Kaante
2003 Armaan.
Some of my favourite lines in Amitabh Bachchan movies:
Situation:: A gun shot is heard and all of Don’s henchmen rush to his room. Seeing a man dead, and Don (Amitabh) with revolver in hand, someone asks what the matter was...
Don: Mujhe uske joote achche nahin lagte. Shoes! -Don
’’Yeh koylei ki khaan ek azgar hai seth sahaab, jo roz , unginath logon ko nigalkar, usei peeskar, jissm se khoon ka ek-ek katra choosk kar, ek lash ke roop mein ugall deta hai.’’ -Kaala Paththar
’’Jisne pachchees saal se apni Maa ko thoda thoda marte dekha ho, use maut se kya darna.’’ -Trishul
’’Muchchen hon to Nathulal jaise warna na hon.’’ -Sharabi
’’Sapne bhi samundar ki lahron ki tarah, haqeeqat ki chattanon se takra kar toot jaate hain.’’ -Deewar
’’Hum jaha pe khade ho jaate hein, line wahi se shuru hoti hai.’’ -Kaaliya
’’Rishte me to hum tumhare baap hote hain, naam hai Shahenshah.’’ -Shahenshah
’’Bachpan se hai sar par Allah ka haath, aur Allahrakha hai mere saath; Baazu par hai saathsochiyaasi ka billa, bees number ka beedi peetha hu, kaam karta hu coolie ka aur naam hai Iqbal.’’ -Coolie
’’Aaap ne jail ki deewaron aur zanjeeron ka loha dekha hai jailer sahab, Kaaliya ki himmat ka faulaad nahi dekha.’’ -Kaaliya
’’Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, naamumkin hai.’’ -Don
’’Tumhara naam kya hai, Basanti?’’ -Sholay
’’Aur aap, Mr. R.K. Gupta, aap mere najayaz baap hai? Meri maa ko aap se chahe zillat aur beizzati ke siva kuch na mila ho, lekin main apni maa, usi Shanti ki taraf se aap ki saari daulat vapas lauta raha hoon. Aaj aap ke paas aap ki saari daulat sahi, sab kuch sahi, lekin main aap se jaada garib aaj tak nahin dekha. Good bye, Mr. R.K. Gupta.’’ -Trishul
’’Mai aur meri tanhaai - aksar ye baatein karte hai....’’ -Silsila
’’Pain is my destiny and I can’t avoid it.’’ -Kaala Patthar
’’Mai feke hue paise ko nahi uthatha.’’ -Deewar
’’Jo mard hota hai, use dard nahi hota.’’ -Mard
’’Ye telephone bhi ajeeb cheez hai- aadmi sochta kuch hai, boltha kuch hai, aur karta kuch hai.’’ -Agneepath
..............BOL DIYA.