Superstar Amitabh Bachchan Turns Another Year Older But His Charisma Is Eternal, here spanning his legendary career from the 1970s to now

Vijay Khanna – Zanjeer (1973) → The role that made him the “Angry Young Man” of Bollywood — an honest police officer seeking revenge.

Jai – Sholay (1975) → The quiet, sharp, and heroic partner of Veeru; one of Bollywood’s most legendary characters.

Vijay Verma – Deewaar (1975) → A powerful performance as a smuggler torn between ambition and family loyalty — “Mere paas maa hai” remains iconic.

Anthony Gonsalves – Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) → A lovable and witty Christian character, remembered for the famous “My name is Anthony Gonsalves” scene.

Don / Vijay – Don (1978) → A double role that showcased both his suave villainy and heroic side.

Vijay / Shahenshah - Shahenshah (1988) → By night, he becomes the masked vigilante “Shehenshaah,” delivering justice his own way.

Badshah Khan – Khuda Gawah (1992) → A royal Afghan warrior, showcasing grandeur, romance, and honor.

Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh & Heera Singh - Suryavansham (1999) → A commanding father and a kind-hearted, innocent son — played in a powerful double role.

Auro - Paa (2009) → A 12-year-old boy with Progeria, played with innocence and charm. Bachchan’s transformation and emotional depth made the character unforgettable.

Bhaskar Banerjee – Piku (2015) → A humorous and endearing portrayal of a hypochondriac father opposite Deepika Padukone.

Iqbal Aslam Khan - Coolie (1983) → A fun-loving, brave railway coolie who stands up for the poor. His red uniform, whistle, and heroic persona became symbolic in Bollywood.

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