Amitabh Bachchan is easily one of the tallest figures in hindi film industry. For 5 decades, Amitabh has established himself among the most sought after actors. Amitabh had started his film career in the year 1969 with the film Saat Hindustani, for which he received National Film Award for Best Newcomer. Since then Amitabh has been a part of over 200 films and has earned him the titles like ‘Shahenshah of Bollywood’, ‘Sadi ka Mahanayak’ (Greatest actor of the century), ‘Star of the Millennium’ and ‘Big B’.
On this grand occasion, tributes pour in for the legendary actor on social media and other platforms. Abhishek Bachchan took to Twitter saying, “Not just as a son, but as an actor and a fan… We are all blessed to witness greatness!
There is so much to admire, to learn and even more to appreciate. Several generations of cinema lovers get to say we lived in the times of BACHCHAN!!!”
Not just as a son, but as an actor and a fan… We are all blessed to witness greatness!
There is so much to admire, to learn and even more to appreciate. Several generations of cinema lovers get to say we lived in the times of BACHCHAN!!! pic.twitter.com/TQAJY3Hrfw— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) November 7, 2019
Actor Farhan Akhtar congratulated Big B on this occasion, saying “Congratulations Amit uncle
@SrBachchan
on completing 50 years in film.
Your number one fan forever. ????????❤️”
Another user wrote, “An icon, a legend and someone who is larger than life, There are stars, there are superstars & then there is AMITABH BACHCHAN. Hope to see you for the next 50 years too”
Here are some of the reactions from fans:
Yesss!! We are super lucky to have lived in the times of Bachchan! And even luckier to have known him personally and shared screen space with him!! How much we love you sir @SrBachchan !!! Happy 50 years sire and many many more!!!You are t reason many of us love being in films! https://t.co/QQH64nrBBd
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) November 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/zmilap/status/1192345406614556673
Celebrating 50 years of @SrBachchan with a look at 50 unforgettable scenes. We had such a great time putting this together. Our salute to a legend! #50YearsOfAmitabhBachchan https://t.co/mN7NghdRvw
— Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) November 7, 2019
@SrBachchan @juniorbachchan A wonderful 50 years completed with many more to come. Congratulations Amitabh sir. You are my idol, inspiration and a true great. https://t.co/PE00rAO8hp
— Hitesh Kabawala (@HiteshKaba) November 7, 2019
He is and he will be the most exceptional person and actor in the history of entertainment. Love him and God bless him , congratulations Amitji @SrBachchan https://t.co/rRKWAW4Vzb
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) November 7, 2019
Congratulations to all time greatest Actor and the only Mahanayak in the Bollywood on completing 50Yrs in the Film industry.@SrBachchan #50yrsofSaatHindustaani#50yrsofBachchan#GiveItUpForBachchan
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) November 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/I_write_nothing/status/1192366690505379840
50 years of Heroism which can't be described in words .
50 Years of Megastradom
50 years of Entertainment
50 years of Dedication
50 years of True Blue Megastar @SrBachchan
Thanks for giving us Memorable roles #50YearsOfAmitabhBachchan— Argo (@akshayargo) November 7, 2019
#AmitabhBachchan Pride of Indian Cinema, uncomparable hero since 50 years still counting. He is still @ no1 position, no one can replace him/or his place in Indian cinema. Ab tak bachchan & in future too. We still crazy about his films, aaj bhi deewana bana de✌💪🌹🤗 pic.twitter.com/7x1YXYdrYA
— Aashish Palod (@aspalod) November 7, 2019
Congrats sir for completing as a super star for India 50 year in Filmy industry. I wish you gets many achievements and pray to god for your long live! 🤗😊 @SrBachchan
— Prakash Singh (@Prakash25724522) November 7, 2019
On the work front, Amitabh was last seen in the film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. He is currently involved in at least seven films.
His upcoming films are Jhund, Uyarndha Manithan, Butterfly, AB Aani CD, Brahmastra, Chehre and Gulabo Sitabo.