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11 Must-Watch Amitabh Bachchan movies that you cannot miss; from Paa, Don to Kabhi Kabhie
From the long, illustrious career of legendary megastar Amitabh Bachchan, here's a list of 11 movies that one must watch because these are the real gems. Check out the list.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is an inspiration in its true sense. Super-stardom personified, the legendary actor in his long, illustrious career has not only delivered various remarkable films but also inspired several aspiring actors out there. While Big B is accredited to several iconic roles and movies under his name, here we’ve tried to curate a list of the films that one should definitely watch once in a lifetime. Mind you, the choice was more difficult to make than one can ever imagine!
11 movies of Amitabh Bachchan that are pure gold
1. Uunchai (2022)
- IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, Sarika Thakur, Danny Denzongpa, Nafisa Ali, Raju Kher, Lokesh Mittal
- Created by: Sooraj R. Barjatya
- Genre: Adventure and Drama
- Writer: Sunil Gandhi and Abhishek Dixit
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: Zee5
It would be safe to say that the essence of strong willpower is Uunchai’s USP. A different storyline based on three retired friends going on a trek to the Everest Base Camp to fulfill their dying friend’s last wish is what makes it a perfect watch. The film which is high on emotions doesn't offer you even a single dull moment. In addition to this, it yet again proves the fact that age is just a number!
2. Badla (2019)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Antonio Aakeel, Amrita Singh, Manav Kaul
- Created by: Sujoy Ghosh
- Genre: Crime, Drama and Mystery
- Writer: Oriol Paulo, Sujoy Ghosh, and Raj Vasant
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Netflix
Badla marked the second collaboration between Bachchan and Taapsee. The film was originally a remake of the Spanish film The Invisible Guest. The thriller remake in Hindi succeeded in captivating the audience. The acting legend was seen essaying the role of Badal Gupta, who tries to extract the truth from murder accused Naina Sethi, played by Taapsee Pannu. A perfect thriller keeps you on the edge till its climax.
3. Pink (2016)
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Piyush Mishra, Angad Bedi, Vijay Varma, Raashul Tandon, Dhritiman Chatterjee
- Created by: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Writer: Shoojit Sircar, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and Ritesh Shah
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
The film Pink marked the first collaboration between Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. It goes without saying that this powerful film was lauded for all the right reasons. From its strong storyline to impactful court drama, the film maintained its essence till the end. In the film, Bachchan plays Deepak Sehgal, a lawyer who has a poignant presence. His much-loved dialogue from the film, ‘No Means No,’ resonated with everyone.
4. Paa (2009)
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal
- Created by: R Balki
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Writer: R Balki
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: MX Player
Paa very beautifully addressed a rare genetic disorder called progeria. Hats off to the megastar for the amount of hard work he had to put in for the role and the way he impeccably carried the prosthetics right.
5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Farida Jalal, Rani Mukerji, Alok Nath, Johny Lever, Achala Sachdev, Himani Shivpuri
- Created by: Karan Johar
- Genre: Family Drama, Musical, Romance
- Writer: Karan Johar and Sheena Parikh
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Netflix
Speaking of this iconic film, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, associated with Big B, the only dialogue that comes to mind is ‘Keh diya na…bas keh diya’! Mr Bachchan, being an egoistic and strict father, delivered one of the iconic performances of his career. The Karan Johar directorial is a beautiful portrayal of the importance of relationships, emotions, and patriotism that it carries makes it all the more beautiful.
6. Agneepath (1990)
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, Neelam Kothari, Danny Denzongpa, Alok Nath, Rohini Hattangadi, Tinnu Anand, Vikram Gokhale, Archana Puran Singh, Manjunath Nayaker, Sharat Saxena, Goga Kapoor, Avtar Gill, Pradeep Singh Rawat, Shammi
- Created by: Mukul Anand
- Genre: Action, Crime, and Drama
- Writer: H. Banerjee, Kader Khan, and Santosh Saroj
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Netflix
From Senior Bachchan’s powerful performance to iconic dialogues, the film had all the aspects of making it a perfect blend of enactment and entertainment. This is one of the films of Megastar which inspired a recreated version. While both versions were loved by the audience, however, originals are just unmatchable, right? From Vijay Dinanath Chauhan to Kaancha Cheena, the characters are still unforgettable from this masterpiece.
7. Shahenshah (1988)
- IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Aruna Irani, Rohini Hattangadi, Supriya Pathak, Vijayendra Ghatge, Jagdeep, Sudhir, Avtar Gill, Anjan Srivastav, Sharat Saxena, Praveen Kumar Sobti, Dinesh Hingoo, Sameer Kakkar, Bandini Mishra
- Created by: Tinnu Anand
- Genre: Action and Adventure
- Writer: Inder Raj Anand, Jaya Bachchan and Santosh Saroj
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: YouTube and Zee5
"Rishte Mein To Hum Tumhare Baap Hote Hain, Naam Hai Shahenshah", isn't this the first thing that comes to one's mind when we talk about the film? Not just the dialogues, but the dual portrayed by the acting legend in Shahenshah fighting against forces of evil and injustice continues to be fans' favorite. Not to forget, the special embellished costume with steel arm became a unique identity of the film.
8. Don (1978)
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran Sikand, Iftekhar, Om Shivpuri, Satyendra Kapoor, Paidi Jairaj, Kamal Kapoor, Arpana Choudhary, Helen, M.B. Shetty, Mac Mohan, Azaad Irani, Yusuf Khan, Jagdish Raj, Amar, Pinchoo Kapoor
- Created by: Chandra Barot
- Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Writer: Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: YouTube and Zee 5
Don is considered to be one of the best performances of Big B. Not just an iconic film, but the film’s iconic dialogues have had such an impact that even with the remake, some of the dialogues were kept as it is not to take away its original essence. The love for the film can be ascertained from the fact that the film was not only recreated, but it actually holds a full-fledged successful franchise.
9. Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Rakhee Gulzar, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Simi Garewal, Parikshit Sahni, Iftekhar
- Created by: Yash Chopra
- Genre: Romantic Drama
- Writer: Pamela Chopra and Sagar Sarhadi
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
The Angry Man of Bollywood introduced fans to his soft side with the romantic saga in Kabhi Kabhie. A cult movie in its true sense, the film redefined love with soulful, melodious tracks. Directed by the late legendary filmmaker, the film being ahead of its time dealt maturely with strong complexities involving love and relationships. A beautiful romantic drama was woven so beautifully that it wasn't just about the leads but spread across two generations.
10. Sholay (1975)
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Stars: Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, A.K. Hangal, Satyendra Kapoor, Iftekhar, Leela Mishra, Mac Mohan, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Asrani, Viju Khote, Keshto Mukherjee
- Created by: Ramesh Sippy
- Genre: Action, Adventure, and Comedy
- Writer: Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Yet another cult classic, Sholay, was all about revenge, action, and love, but more than that, a strong bond of friendship between Jai and Veeru. Even after so many years, the cult movie transpires all age boundaries and iconic characters live rent-free in our hearts. From Gabbar to Sambha, Thakur, Kaalia, Basanti, and others, the film had strong characterization and immortal dialogues.
11. Deewar (1975)
- IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
- Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, Manmohan Krishna, Madan Puri, Iftekhar, Satyendra Kapoor, Alankar Joshi
- Created by: Yash Chopra
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
- Writer: Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan
- Where to watch/OTT Platform: Zee5
Last, but definitely not least, Deewar is a crowd-pleaser. The story revolving around two brothers had clinched five National Awards for Big B at the time of its release. Not only this, the film also brought him the immortal title, ‘Angry Man of Bollywood’!
This was our list! Well, we’re sure many movies of Mr. Bachchan couldn’t make it to our list this time, but you can definitely share the name of your favorite movie with us in the comments section.
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