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At 75 Amitabh Bachchan still a youth icon

At 75 Amitabh Bachchan still a youth icon

(Rptg, correcting typo in line 1, para 1)


By Gargi Parsai


New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) As an 'angry young man' of Indian cinema in 1970’s, Amitabh Bachchan fired the imagination of youth, more so the unemployed one who identified with him. But at the age of 75 as the affable anchor of ``Kaun Banega Crorepati” on the small screen, he simply walks into every home and heart. Women swoon over him and young men see him as an idol. He is also an inspiration to many within the film industry. Recently when Sanjay Dutt was asked who could be an 'angry young man' of today, he simply said, 'no-one but Mr. Bachchan.” In another show Shahrukh Khan named “Mr. Bachchan” as his favourite. As the world celebrates Amitabh Bachchan’s 75th birthday today, one cannot but recall what 'Veeru' of `Sholey’ had to say about “Jay”. Commenting on the legendary star’s omnipotent presence on the silver screen, small screen, hoardings, newspaper and government advertisements, the quintessential star Dharmendra said, 'Amitabh is the engine that is pulling the film industry.’’ The actor’s success lies in the fact that he has grown with time and re-invented himself. He returned after the unfortunate accident on the sets of 'Coolie' when he was seriously injured and had the entire nation praying for his health. Again, when he was down in the dumps after his business venture failed, he had no qualms about going to producer-director Yash Chopra and asking for work which resulted in “Mohabbatein”. And then when he felt he was being type-cast, he did the very unusual “Black” with Rani Mukherjee. He was the cutest ever father to Deepika Padukone in 'Piku' which showed him obsessed with “constipation”. Though he said he had burnt his hands in politics after Bofors scandal in which his innocence was later proved, he did defy norms and did that famous tourism advertisement for the Gujarat government when Mr. Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister. And now, Amitabh Bachchan has become the best known face of the Swachch Bharat programme of the government. Not only that, the fine actor that he is, he is as convincing selling hair oil as he is buying jewelry for his wife. Not just his baritone voice, but his demeanor and intelligent portrayal of his roles sets him apart and makes him into a legend.


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