Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan marked his 83rd birthday, and actor Jackie Shroff paid a touching tribute to the legend with a heartfelt gesture. Shroff, who has shared the screen with Bachchan in films like Akayla, Kohram, and Agni Varsha, took to Instagram Stories to share a video montage celebrating the icon’s illustrious career. The montage featured vintage images from Bachchan’s iconic roles in films such as Deewar, Don, Coolie, Kabhi Kabhie, and The Great Gambler, showcasing his transformation from the “Angry Young Man” to Bollywood’s evergreen superstar.

Accompanying the nostalgic visuals, Shroff included the song Atrangi Yaari from the 2015 film Wazir, sung by Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar, and captioned the tribute with a simple yet profound message: “My Respects Always!” The gesture resonated with fans, highlighting the deep admiration Shroff holds for Bachchan, a towering figure in Indian cinema.

Amitabh Bachchan, fondly known as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Sadi ke Mahanayak, and Star of the Millennium, has a cinematic legacy spanning over five decades with more than 200 films. Born in Allahabad, he began his career as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome before gaining fame with films like Anand, Zanjeer, and Roti Kapada Aur Makaan. His intense performances in blockbusters such as Deewaar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, Trishul, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar cemented his status as India’s “Angry Young Man.” Other notable works include Namak Haraam, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, and Shakti.

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After a brief hiatus in the 1990s, Bachchan made a triumphant return with Mohabbatein and continued to deliver acclaimed performances in films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Baghban, Black, Paa, Piku, Pink, Badla, Brahmastra, and Kalki 2898 AD. His contributions to cinema have earned him six National Film Awards, along with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and France’s prestigious Legion of Honour.

Currently, Bachchan continues to captivate audiences as the host of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. As fans and industry peers like Jackie Shroff celebrate his enduring legacy, Amitabh Bachchan remains a monumental figure in global cinema, inspiring generations with his talent and charisma.

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