Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Relive The Magic Of Deewar, Andha Kanoon And More Iconic Hits On Ultra Play OTT

Amitabh Bachchan, whose remarkable career has spanned over five decades, continues to inspire generations with his unparalleled talent and charisma.

To mark Amitabh Bachchan’s 82nd birthday, OTT platform Ultra Play is presenting the "Aaj Khush Toh Bahut Hoge Tum" festival this October,— a nostalgic binge-fest dedicated to the man who redefined Indian cinema. From his fiery dialogues to unforgettable roles, it’s a salute to the cinematic titan himself.

Amitabh Bachchan, whose remarkable career has spanned over five decades, continues to inspire generations with his unparalleled talent and charisma. Ultra Play, the ultimate destination for classic Bollywood cinema, is thrilled to present a curated selection of Bachchan's top 10 must-watch films under the campaign of ‘AAJ KHUSH TOH BAHUT HOGE TUM’, which encapsulates his phenomenal journey through the golden era of Hindi cinema.

Ultra Play is offering exclusive access to these classics, inviting fans old and new to relish the magic of Bachchan’s performances once again.

1.         Deewar (1975)

This classic Bollywood film released in 1975, directed by Yash Chopra and written by Salim-Javed, remains an iconic masterpiece in Indian cinema. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, and Parveen Babi, is celebrated for its compelling narrative and powerful dialogues that continue to resonate with audiences to this day. The iconic Deewaar dialogues echo through the annals of Indian cinema, carving a permanent place in the hearts of audiences across generations.

2.         Coolie (1983)

Coolie is a 1983 Indian action comedy film, directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Iqbal Aslam Khan, a railway Coolie, who was separated from his mother. It also starred Rati Agnihotri, Shoma Anand, Suresh Oberoi and Puneet Issar.

3.         Roti, Kapda aur Makaan (1974)

Roti Kapada Aur Makaan is a 1974 Indian Hindi -language action drama film written, directed, and produced by Manoj Kumar, who also acts in the film. The title of the movie is based on the Hindi phrase, which refers to the bare necessities of life, the film shows the problem that a family faces after falling into financial struggle. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor and Zeenat Aman.

4.         Namak Haraam (1973)

Namak Haraam is a 1973 Indian Hindi -language drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The music is by R.D Burman, the screenplay by Gulzar, and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan had won his second Filmfare award for the best supporting actor in 1974.

5.         Trishul (1978)

Trishul is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim–Javed and produced by Gulshan Rai. The film features an ensemble cast of Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Raakhee Gulzar, Poonam Dhillon, and Sachin, with Waheeda Rehman in a special appearance.

6.         Do Anjaane (1976)

Do Anjaane is a 1976 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Tito, it is directed by Dulal Guha and is based on the story Rater Gari of Nihar Ranjan Gupta. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Prem Chopra, Pradeep Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Lalita Pawar and a young pre-stardom Mithun Chakraborty. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.
 
7.         Andha Kanoon (1983)

Andhaa Kaanoon is a 1983 Hindi-language action film directed by T. Rama Rao, starring Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Reena Roy in leading roles and featuring an ensemble cast in supporting roles including Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Pran, Madan Puri and Amrish Puri. Amitabh Bachchan makes an extended special appearance along with Madhavi and Dharmendra is seen in a cameo.

8.         Shakti (1982)

Shakti is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film, directed by Ramesh Sippy, written by the Salim–Javed duo, and produced by Mushir-Riaz. It stars Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Smita Patil, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Amrish Puri. Shakti was notable for being the first and only film to feature veteran actors Kumar and Bachchan together on screen.

9.         Naseeb (1981)

Naseeb is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language masala film produced and directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. It is a typical manmohan desai movie starring Amitabh bachchan, Shatrungan Sinha, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Reena Roy, Kim in lead roles and Pran, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan, Amrish Puri in supporting roles, along with Jeevan in a small positive role. The music is by Manmohan Desai regulars Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Naseeb was a hit at box office.
 
10.        Barsaat ki ek Raat (1981)

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat is a 1981 Indian bilingual action thriller film made in both Bengali and Hindi languages, produced and directed by Shakti Samanta under his banner of Shakti Films. Based on a novel named Anusandhan by Shaktipada Rajguru, it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan, Utpal Dutt and Prema Narayan in lead roles.  

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