The legend Big B (Amitabh Bachchan) has acted in over 190 Indian films for almost 5 decades. This Shahenshah is considered to be the most influential and the greatest hero of Bollywood since he hopped in this industry with his first movie ‘ Saat Hindustani’. The Kaun Banega Crorepati host, Amitabh Bachchan is also the owner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. No doubt why the popular French director Francois Truffaut gave him the tag of the one-man industry!
Talking about the don, we can never forget his unforgettable dialogues, let’s look into one:- “Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin hai” – Just a funny thought and a dialogue of Amitabh Bachchan, If we replace the word ‘Don’ with ‘Corona’. That’s exactly our current situation. We would love to have the don catch these bad bats!
It’s time for some of Amitabh Bachchan’s top movies that you can binge-watch all day every day! Here are some of the super hits of the super actor Amitabh Bachchan.
- Sholay (1975)
Movies will actually come and go but Amitabh Bachchan’s Sholay is immortal. This movie needs no description. It is a landmark movie by Ramesh Sippy that changed the air of Bollywood forever. We can never get enough of Jai and Veeru. If you haven’t watched this film yet, you are seriously missing some classic stuff.
Cast :
Sanjeev Kumar aka Thakur Baldev Singh
Dharmendra aka Veeru
Amitabh Bachchan aka Jai
Amjad Khan aka Gabbar Singh
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
This was another best movie of the Big B directed by Manmohan Desai. The role of Anthony captured billions of hearts. This movie came as a trendsetter to all the upcoming storylines and Amar Akbar Anthony will never fail to give you a roller coaster ride of joy and emotions. This film has an excellent direction with excellent songs. Definitely, a must watch!
Cast :
Vinod Khanna aka Inspector Amar Khanna
Rishi Kapoor aka Akbar Ilhabadi / Raju
Amitabh Bachchan aka Anthony Gonzalves
Shabana Azmi aka Laxmi
3. Don (1978)
This amazing thriller by Chandra Barot is a tremendous movie. The audience went crazy after the chemistry between Zeenat Aman and Big B. The dynamic music effects used in the movie will get you all hooked up to the screens. During that era, this rare classy action was exactly what the people needed on-screen. Don’t miss this fine film!
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Don / Vijay
Zeenat Aman aka Roma
Pran aka Jasjit
- Silsila (1981)
The angry young man knows all the ways to reach your heart. This beautiful romantic movie by Yash Chopra was widely appreciated by the audience because it had the then known lovebirds Rekha and Big B. The movie tried to break the stereotype relating to extramarital affairs that seemed righteous to the people. Hence, the talks of this movie were always in the air. The movie is also known to have the best songs shot in exotic locations. If you haven’t watched it, go do that already!
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Amit Malhotra
Shashi Kapoor aka Sqdr. Leader Shekhar Malhotra
Jaya Bachchan aka Shobha Malhotra
Rekha aka Chandni
- Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Satte Pe Satta shows the brilliance and uniqueness of Bollywood films in terms of storytelling and depicting one particular culture in its own way. This was a very impressive movie with a climax that will give you those right chilly vibes.
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Ravi Anand / Babu
Hema Malini aka Indu R. Anand
Ranjeeta Kaur aka Seema Singh
Amjad Khan aka Ranjit Singh
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Karan Johar’s direction is the best when it comes to emotions. This is a simple movie which meant to be a reunion of a mother and a son. With this comes the gripping drama of all the other characters, the intense character portrayed by Big B, the diva pooh, and one just can’t keep the eyes off of Hritik Roshan. Just when you’ll feel you’re being cheered up, bam, teary eyes, and tissues on the floor is the next thing on the list. Grab your popcorn and get your fam along to watch this drama.
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Yashvardhan Raichand
Jaya Bachchan aka Nandini Raichand
Shah Rukh Khan aka Rahul Raichand
Kajol aka Anjali
Hrithik Roshan aka Rohan
- Baghban (2003)
This family drama directed by Ravi Chopra is all about a father’s expectations from his children. This will get you into a circle of unexpected twists and results with a heavy flow of emotions. This movie showcases the feeling of parents when their children grow up and start taking them for granted. This movie is all about hardships but the acting of Big B is something you should not miss.
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Raj Malhotra
Hema Malini aka Pooja Malhotra
Salman Khan aka Alok Raj
Mahima Chaudhry aka Arpita Raj
- Bhoothnath (2008)
Is there anything Mr. Bachchan cannot do? Big can do a lot more than romance and angry roles. This is a beautifully made cute horror movie that shows the true connection between a ghost and a child. If you’re up for some fun and endless laughs don’t miss out on this incredibly funny movie. Big B makes the sweetest ghost here!
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Kailash ‘Bhoothnath’
Juhi Chawla aka Anjali
Rajpal Yadav aka Anthony
- Wazir (2016)
Wazir is a brain game piece by Bejoy Nambiar, Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar gave the best performances with their intriguing one-liners in the film. You’ll come across some logical meanings that would demand a rewatch of this movie. This is a different thriller and it is definitely a must-watch. Make sure that you clear your head before you dig into this film!
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Pandit Omkarnath Dhar
Farhan Akhtar aka Daanish Ali
Aditi Rao Hydari aka Ruhana Ali
- Badla (2019)
As the name suggests, Badla is a story of revenge made by Sujoy Ghosh. This film is so sharply made that it will give your mind a mini shock after every conversation that happens in the movie. A mystery that you would wanna solve too! The best piece of acting by the legend lately.
Cast :
Amitabh Bachchan aka Badal Gupta
Taapsee Pannu aka Naina Sethi
Amrita Singh aka Rani Kaur Toor
They are just 10, but there are many more on the list which a Big B fan Should not miss. Amitabh Bachchan never fails to leave us in awe. From anger to love, he knows how to push our buttons to get those emotions. We are sure that you do not want to miss any of these classics. You will get to watch our Big B transform from a young and handsome boy to a mature and smart man. One thing that stays intact throughout these movies? His fine acting! Happy Watching!
