From Bankruptcy To Crorepati, An Inspiring Journey Of Bollywood¡¯s Shahenshah #50YearsOfBachchan
There¡¯s a thing about superstardom ¨C with fame, hates comes naturally to you. While stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have massive fan followings, there are some people who love to hate them. But Amitabh Bachchan, the Shahenshah of Bollywood, is different.
Amitabh Bachchan is hailed as the living legend of Bollywood. When he fell sick, 1.2 billion sent out prayers for him. On his birthday, he is flooded with messages from his fans. On every Sunday, a sea of fans greets him at his home. Amitabh Bachchan is not just a star, he is indeed a legend, an icon, who has not only changed the face of Indian cinema but has also won over his fans so much that they worship him as a demigod.
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It was on this day that he started his journey in Bollywood with his debut film Saat Hindustani, the only black and white film he has worked in, and the film which got him his first National Award for the most promising role. Thereafter, he did films like Parwana, Anand, Guddi and Bombay To Goa among others. But success didn¡¯t come easy to Amitabh Bachchan.
Zanzeer, which was rejected by actors including Raaj Kumar, Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar, brought him success in the industry. The movie that gave birth to the ¡®Angry young man¡¯ was a blockbuster. With films like Deewar, Trishul, Kaalia, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chupke Chupke and Silsila, he was ruling the hearts of the audiences.
Among his most loved roles is that of Vijay. ¡°Vijay Deenanath Chauhan¡±, don¡¯t you all remember? Did you know Amitabh Bachchan has played the character of Vijay more than 20 times?
He has had his shares of ups and downs too. From health scare to hitting the rock bottom financially, Amitabh Bachchan has seen it all. But he rose up each time and shone bright like a diamond, just like the meaning of his name -- ¡°the light that will never die¡±.
¡®In the year 2000, when the entire world was celebrating the new century, I was celebrating my disastrous fortune. There were no films, no money, no company, a million legal cases against and the tax authorities had put notice of recovery on my home,¡± said Amitabh Bachchan talking about the financial crisis in his life when he had almost lost everything he had.
It all happened after Miss World Pageant in 1996 organized by the ABCL company had failed, and Bachchan was left with no money and all his properties were mortgaged. And then, Yash Raj offered him Mohabattein, a blockbuster movie that brought his career back on track. He did many commercials and shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, through which he sustained and also paid off a debt of Rs 90 crores reportedly.
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When most people quit their career after their 60s, Amitabh Bachchan, at the age of 76 is still entertaining audiences. With films like Pink, he is sending across the right message too. Not only is he a brilliant actor, he is also a great writer. His blogs are loved by his fan following.
Amitabh Bachchan has a heart of gold. He keeps doing his bit for the people of the nation. Last year, among the other good deeds that he did, he paid off the loans of 1398 Farmers. He is one of the few celebrities who are using their star power for the good. From Polio To Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, he has attempted to evoke a change with social campaigns too.
Also Read: Bill Gates Applauds Amitabh Bachchan For Polio Eradication In India, Calls Him A Real-Life Superhero!
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Amitabh Bachchan¡¯s life hasn¡¯t been a best of roses, but he didn¡¯t give up. He worked hard to rise up again. And indeed he did.
As he completes 50 years in the industry, the most special wish came for his son Abhishek Bachchan. Calling him an icon, best friend, guide, best critic and greatest support, Abhishek Bachchan said that he wants his father to rock another 50 years in Bollywood.
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To me, he's so much more. My father, best friend, guide, best critic, greatest support, idol..... HERO!?
50 years today he started his journey in films. Even today, his passion and love for his craft and work is the same as I'm sure it was on the first day.?
Dearest Pa, today we celebrate you, your talent, your passion, your brilliance and your immense influence.?
Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next 50 years.?
The coolest thing he taught me today....
As I went, in the morning to wish him for completing 50 years of being an actor and to tell him that I was leaving for work- I asked him where he was all ready to go to? He said..... To work! ?"
