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  1. Jun 20, 2024 · His first major success came with Zanjeer (1973; “Chain”). A string of action films followed, including Deewar (1975; “Wall”), Sholay (1975; “Embers”), and Don (1978). Nicknamed “Big B,” Bachchan personified a new type of action star in Indian films, that of the “angry young man,” rather than the romantic hero.

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  2. Jun 4, 2024 · Salim Khan revealed that Bachchan's breakthrough came with his role in the 1973 release 'Zanjeer' after experiencing 11 consecutive flops.

  3. Jun 3, 2024 · When Jaya Bachchan took on Rajesh Khanna, Manoj Kumar for Amitabh Bachchan; predicted Big B will one day ‘rule Bollywood’. Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan tied the knot in 1973. Today, the couple is celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary.

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  4. Jun 17, 2024 · Zanjeer (1973) After Daag: A Poem of Love, Yash Chopra wanted to collaborate with Rajesh in crime-drama, but the actor reportedly rejected the film. Deewaar (1975) Rajesh Khanna was the first choice for the film.

  5. Jun 1, 2024 · Zanjeer is a 1973 Hindi action-thriller film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered.

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  6. 5 days ago · Zanjeer, which commences with Bachchan seeing a bolting horse in a nightmare and ending with him having avenged the demise of his parents, is a gritty portrayal of an honest cops life in microsome.

  7. Jun 12, 2024 · Zanjeer (1973) Big B plays a cop who convinces a soul witness to speak up putting her and his life in danger. The film can be streamed on YouTube.