Happy birthday, Amitabh Bachchan: From 'Don' to 'Sooryavansham', check out films that featured Big B in a double role
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turns 82 today (October 11). Known for his exemplary contribution to Indian cinema, the legendary actor has impressed viewers with his nuanced representations of a wide range of characters in his celebrated career spanning over five decades. A favourite across generations, Big B has enchanted viewers with many action-packed films, particularly those that starred him in a dual role. As we celebrate his birthday, it's only fitting to look back at films that had him playing double roles. Let's get started!?
Bandhe Haath (1973)
One of Bachchan's early successes, the film saw him play the double role of a thief and a poet in this action drama. He portrays the character of Shyamu, a petty thief who steals the identity of the dying poet Deepak.?
Adalat (1976)?
Directed by Narendra Bedi, the film starred Amitabh in the dual role of a father and his son, a pattern that was later adapted in many of his films. The film also featured Neetu Singh and Kader Khan in prominent roles.??
Don (1978)
The cult-classic Indian thriller film followed Don (Amitabh Bachchan), a notorious smuggler, and Vijay (also Amitabh Bachchan), a lookalike who is impersonated by the local police to bring down his criminal empire.
Kasme Vaade (1978)
In an exceptional display of his versatility, Amitabh Bachchan played the roles of Amit and Shankar. The film, directed by visionary director Ramesh Behl, also starred Randhir Kapoor and Rekha in pivotal roles. A little trivia: Amitabh's dual role was totally unplanned!?
The Great Gambler (1979)
Ranked among the 'Top 100 Bollywood Films' by IMDb, the film saw Amitabh play both Jai, the skilled gambler, and Vijay, a lookalike. The film features intense action sequences and stunts, and Amitabh was lauded for being his own stuntman.?
Satte Pe Satta (1982)
The film follows seven unsophisticated brothers whose lives take an unexpected turn when the father-in-law of one of the brothers kidnaps Ravi (Amitabh Bachchan), the lead protagonist, and sends a body double (again, Amitabh Bachchan) to disrupt the family and inherit their assets.?
Desh Premee (1982)
?Set in the pre-Independence era, the film follows Master Dinanath (Amitabh Bachchan), a freedom fighter's son, who becomes a smuggler to take revenge on the British. In the film, Amitabh played both¡ªthe father and the son.?
Bemisal (1982)
Amitabh played twin brothers, Adhir and Sudhir, in the film that explored complex family dynamics. It was the last film Hrishikesh Mukherjee did with Amitabh Bachchan as a director.??
Mahaan (1983)
What's better than Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role? Amitabh Bachchan in triple roles! The story revolves around three identical triplets, Vikram, Amar, and Guru (all played by Amitabh Bachchan), separated at birth, who cross paths later in life, leading to hilarious misunderstandings.?
Toofan (1989)
The story revolves around two identical twins, both played by Amirab Bachchan, separated at birth. The film is still loved by many for its action-packed sequences and memorable dialogues.?
Akhree Raasta (1986)
?Amitabh plays the role of an ex-convict who is bent on revenge against the people responsible for his wrongful imprisonment. However, the course of events changes after he is pitted against his estranged son, who is now a police officer, also played by Big B.?
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
The story revolves around two pairs of identical twins, Bade Miyan (Amitabh Bachchan) and Chote Miyan (Govinda), and their lookalikes, Arjun and Pyare. A laughter riot follows when the pair of twins reunite to take down a notorious criminal.?
Laal Baadshah (1999)
Lal Baadshah (Amitabh Bachchan), a dreaded gangster in Bangkok, adopts an orphaned boy, Ranjan (also Amitabh Bachchan). Directed by K.C. Bokadia, the film also features Manisha Koirala, Shilpa Shetty, Shakti Kapoor, Mukesh Rishi, Amrish Puri, and Prem Chopra in important roles.??
Sooryavansham (1999)
The story revolves around Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh (Amitabh Bachchan), a wealthy and influential man, and his illegitimate son, Heera (also Amitabh Bachchan). With its iconic screenplay that has sparked a meme fest, the film remains an integral part of Indian pop culture.?
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