Personal life
Amitabh Bachchan was born in the city of Allahabad, India to mother Teji and father Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Dr.Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a well-known poet of Urdu and Hindi. Though his surname was Srivastav, he adopted the pen-name Bachchan, under which was published all his work. It is with this last name that Amitabh debuted in films, and, for all public purposes, it has become the surname of all members of the current family. His mother is Sikh, born in Punjab, India; his father was a Hindu Kayastha from Uttar Pradesh, hence popularly known as an 'UPite'.
Bachchan attended Allahabad's Boys' High School, followed by Nainital's Sherwood College, where he majored in the art stream. He later went on to study at Kirori Mal College in Delhi University earning a degree in science. In his twenties, Bachchan gave up a job as freight broker for the shipping firm, Bird and Co., based in Kolkata, to pursue a career in acting.
He is married to actress Jaya Bachchan (née Bhaduri). The couple have two children: daughter, Shweta and son, Abhishek. Abhishek Bachchan is also an Indian-film actor.
In 1984, Amitabh briefly entered politics in support of long-time family friend, Rajiv Gandhi. He contested Allahabad's Parliament seat against H. N. Bahuguna, a well-known politician, and won by a large margin (68.2% of the vote).[1] His political career, however, was short-lived: He resigned after three years, leaving his term incomplete. The resignation followed Bachchan's implication in the 'Bofors scandal' by a newspaper, which he vowed to take to court.[2] Bachchan was eventually found not to be guilty of involvement in the ordeal. [citation needed]
[edit] Early film career
Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut in 1969 as one of seven leads in the film, Saat Hindustani. The movie was not a financial success, but there was little doubt of the promise he held when the performance won him his first National Film Award. [1] The critically acclaimed Anand (1970) followed, where he starred alongside the reigning superstar of the industry, Rajesh Khanna. Bachchan held his own, and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his intense performance.
Anand was followed by unsuccessful films such as Reshma Aur Shera (1971) and Parwaana (1971). Then came 1973, and the start of the road towards the iconic status he would eventually come to hold for millions worldwide.
Bachchan's first box office success came when director Prakash Mehra cast him as the protagonist in his film, Zanjeer. The movie was a sharp contrast to the romantic-themed ones that had generally preceded it, and established Amitabh in a new persona - the "Angry young man" of Bollywood. The next decade catapulted him to the pinnacle of Bollywood superstardom. He churned out at least one major hit every year, including Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975) , Trishul (1978), Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), Don (1978), Kasme Vaade (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979) and Lawaaris (1981). These films cemented his image as the "angry young man".
As his success grew, Amitabh displayed a flair for more than just action roles. His remarkable comic timing was on display in such hits as Chupke Chupke (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) Do Aur Do Paanch (1980), and Namak Halaal (1982). He was also successful as a romantic lead, with particularly notable performances in Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Silsila (1981). The latter was notorious for its tinges of real-life, starring as he did alongside his then-wife Jaya Bachchan, and rumored flame Rekha.
While filming Coolie in 1982, Bachchan was seriously injured during the filming of a fight scene with co-star Puneet Issar.[2]. He was in the hospital with a ruptured intestine for months, and at times was close to death. A remarkable outpouring of support and concern by his fans and the nation in general followed. After recovering, Bachchan resumed shooting for Coolie, and it finally released as a huge success owing to its pre-release publicity.[3]
The director, Manmohan Desai altered the ending for Coolie after Bachchan's accident. Bachchan's character was originally intended to have been killed off but after the change of script, the character lived in the end. It would have been inappropriate, said Desai, for the man who had just fended off death in real life to be killed on screen as well. Also, remarkably, in the released film the footage of the fight scene is frozen at the critical moment, and a caption appears onscreen marking this as the instant of the actor's injury and the ensuing publicity of the accident.[4]
[edit] Later film career
Amitabh Bachchan reigned supreme from the 70s through to the mid-1980s, and was by far the dominant figure in Bollywood. Starting in 1988, however, his star began to wane as all of his films failed at the box office. The 1991 hit film Hum looked like it might reverse this trend, but the momentum was short-lived. Notably, despite the lack of hits, it was during this period that Bachchan won his second National Film Award, for his memorable performance as a Mafia don in Mukul S. Anand's 1990 film Agneepath. These years would be the last he would be seen on screen for some time. After the release of Khuda Gawah in 1992, Bachchan went into semi-retirement for five years.
In 1997, he attempted to make his comeback with the film Mrityudaata, produced by his own company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, Ltd. (A.B.C.L.), which he had founded during his temporary retirement. It attempted to reprise his earlier success as an action hero, but, along with most of his other ventures during this period, was a failure both critically and financially. He did later score a box office hit with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and received positive reviews for Sooryavansham (1999) but most, however, now believed that Amitabh Bachchan's glory days were over.
In the year 2000, Bachchan stepped up to host India's adaptation of the British television game-show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? entitled, Kaun Banega Crorepati. As it did in most other countries by which it was adopted, the program found immediate and profound success, in no small part due to Bachchan's charisma.
That same year, Bachchan appeared in Yash Chopra's box-office hit, Mohabbatein, in which he played a stern, older figure, rival to the character of India's new hearthrob, Shah Rukh Khan. Audiences appreciated this new, more age-befitting style. Other hits followed, with Bachchan appearing as an older patriarch in Ek Rishta (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Baghban (2003). As an actor, he continued to exploit his range, receiving critical acclaim for his performances in Aks (2001), Khakee (2004), Dev (2004) and most notably Black (2005). Taking advantage of this resurgence, Amitabh started endorsing a variety of products and services, appearing in many television and billboard advertisements.
Recently he starred with his son Abhishek in the hit films Bunty Aur Babli (2005), the Godfather tribute Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006). Amitabh continues to be one of the most highly-paid actors in the industry, and is considered one of the biggest megastars the Indian film industry has produced.
His forthcoming releases include a supporting role in an international film titled Shantaram which is directed by Mira Nair and stars Hollywood actor Johnny Depp in the lead.[5]
[edit] Health and Injuries
In 1982, on the set of Manmohan Desai's Coolie, Amitabh Bachchan suffered a near-fatal blow to his abdomen. While shooting an action scene for the film, Bachchan hit and injured himself on a prop table. The wound was suffered by his small intestine. Later stating that he thought to ignore the pain initially, and considered that the matter might be something serious once it became almost unbearable some hours later, Bachchan spent months recuperating at Bombay's Breach Candy Hospital. During this period, it is reported that thousands of Amitabh fans, nation-wide, offered prayers and condolences for his health and recovery. It has even been reported that two suicides were linked to the event.[3]
Bachchan has stated that part of his reason for retiring from films during the early 1990s was health-related (citation needed), as well.
In November of 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital once more, to undergo surgery on his stomach. This occurred after Bachchan complained of pains in his abdomen some days prior. During the period and that following his recovery, most of his projects were put on hold, including the television show he was in the process of hosting, Kaun Banega Crorepati 2. Amitabh returned to work in March of 2006 [citation needed].
Bachchan is an asthmatic, and suffers from a rare muscle disease, Myasthenia Gravis.
[edit] Trivia
- Saat Hindustani was Amitabh's first and the last black and white movie.
- Amitabh Bachchan married Jaya Bhaduri after the success of the movie Abhimaan (directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee). In this movie Amitabh and Jaya play a successful singing couple. In addition to Abhimaan, Amitabh and Jaya acted together in Zanjeer, Chupke Chupke, Mili, Sholay and later in Silsila and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.
- His favourite screen name is Vijay, which he had as his character name in over 20 movies.
- He has not made a public appearance without his goatee since Mohabbatein, although in Khakee and Lakshya the goatee was reduced to a moustache; he grew it back as soon as the films finished post-production.
- His parents initially planned to name him "Inquilaab", which means "Revolution".[6]
- He is ambidextrous, though on-screen he is most often seen using his left hand.[7]
- He once burned his hand badly while lighting a firecracker. For this reason, he kept the hand concealed throughout much of the filming of Sharaabi. Most viewers took this to be an "artistic choice."[citation needed]
- Before entering the film industry, Bachchan applied for a job with All India Radio. Now known for his powerful, baritone voice, he was inexplicably turned down. [8]
- Has a brother, Ajitabh, with whom he was reunited later in his life.
- Famous TV and Film actor Rajeev Verma of Maine Pyar Kiya fame is the brother-in-law of Amitabh (married to sister of Jaya Bachchan )
- He was one of the judges for the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant.
- He has a double M.A. (Master of Arts) degree.
- The facial caricature of the Indian comic book character 'Supremo' is based upon him.
- He learned sign language for his 2005 film Black.[9]
- He has played a dual role in many films such as Don, Kasme Vade, Desh Premee, Satte Pe Satta, Aakhree Raasta, Bemisaal, Toofan, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sooryavansham, and Lal Baadshah. He also played a triple role in Mahaan.
- He has done playback singing for many of his own movies such as Mr. Natwarlal, Lawaaris, Silsila, Pukar, Toofan, Baghban and Baabul.
- He is the only actor who achieved at least one hit every year for 14 consecutive years - from Zanjeer in 1973 to Aakhree Raasta in 1986.
- While filming the movie Aks, he did much of his own stunt work even though he was 58 years old at the time. During one fight scene, he jumped 30 feet down a waterfall.[10] [11]
- At the age of 64, Amitabh Bachchan created a cinematic world record. He shocked the entire unit of Apoorva Lakhia's Shootout at Lokhandwala by completing 23 scenes in 5 hours....an unheard-of feat in any part of the world. [12]
- On Jan 9, 2007, Shah Rukh Khan was featured against Amitabh Bachchan in the "We the Mediator" segment of the American news-comedy show The Colbert Report and was defeated by latter because "he dances" (clips were shown from Mohabbatein in which Bachchan has no songs). However, Colbert changed his decision on Jan 19 and awarded Bachchan with the victory after witnessing Bachchan's dancing skills in the song "Say Shava Shava" from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
- On February of 2007, the Samajwadi Party in conjunction with the TDP, DMK, and other fronts wants to nominate Amitabh Bachchan for the candidacy of President of India once Abdul Kalam's term ends. [13]
[edit] Awards, Honors and Recognitions
[edit] National Film Awards
Amitabh Bachchan has won the National Film Awards (the Indian version of the Oscar) thrice.
- 1970 - Best Newcomer for Saat Hindustani
- 1991 - Best Actor for Agneepath
[edit] Popular Film Awards and Nominations
- Amitabh Bachchan has won fourteen Filmfare Awards in various categories. The most recent award was the 2005 Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role in the film Black.
- Amitabh Bachchan has been nominated as Filmfare Best Actor twenty-eight times (a record) and as Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nine times (also a record). [15]
- Amitabh Bachchan could have won a record number of Filmfare Awards if there wasn't a 15-year ban on him. [16]
- Apart from National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards, Amitabh Bachchan has won many IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Star Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, Sansui Awards, Aashirwaad Awards, Apsara Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards and other awards.
[edit] National honors and recognitions
- In 1982, Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India. [17]
- In 1994, Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the Yash Bharati Samman, UP state's highest award from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. [18]
- In February of 2000, Amitabh Bachchan was crowned Filmfare Superstar of the Millennium for his sterling performances over the years, [19]
- On January 8, 2001, Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with Best Artist of the Millennium award by Hero Honda and file magazine "Stardust".
- On January 26, 2001, Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India.
- In 2003, Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the prestigious Kishore Kumar award by the Madhya Pradesh Government for his unparalleled contribution to the film industry. [20] [21]
- Amitabh Bachchan was voted the Hottest male vegetarian by 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) for two years running.[22]
- In March of 2004, Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry. [23] [24]
- In June of 2005, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) and Fame multiplexes, launched their first 'IIFA Wall of Fame', honouring Amitabh Bachchan, who is also the IIFA Brand Ambassador. [25]
- In December of 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was voted as NDTV’s Urban Indian of the Year through a nationwide poll. [26]
- After receiving accolades and encomiums for putting the Indian movie industry on the world map, Amitabh Bachchan was conferred an honorary doctorate degree on November 4, 2006 by his Alma Mater Delhi University. [27]
- In December of 2006, Amitabh Bachchan has been voted Indian of the Year for second year in a row. He comfortably won the Indian of the Year survey done by The Times of India newspaper in five Indian Metros. Amitabh Bachchan was also named Entertainer of the Year. [28]
- In January of 2007, Amitabh Bachchan was honoured by the Diamond Trading Company with the Forever Indian Award to mark 60 years of India's Independence. He is the first Indian to received this award. [29]
[edit] International honors and recognitions
- In July of 1999, Amitabh Bachchan was named the Greatest Star of the Millennium by BBC Online poll where he defeated many Hollywood legends such as Alec Guinness, Marlon Brando, Sir Laurence Olivier and Charlie Chaplin. [30]
- In June of 2000, Amitabh Bachchan became the first living Asian to have been immortalised in wax at London's prestigious Madame Tussauds Wax museum. [31]
- In March of 2001, Amitabh Bachchan was ranked as the most powerful actor in Bollywood, by the American publishing and media company Forbes. [32]
- On September 10, 2001 Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the Star of the Century award, the closing day of the Alexandria International Film Festival. Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni presented Bachchan with the award in recognition of his contribution to international cinema. [33]
- An Amitabh Bachchan retrospective was held at the prestigious 5th Deauville Panasia Film Festival, on 14-16 March 2003. [34]
- In a poll conducted by Britain's Channel 4 television in May of 2003, Amitabh Bachchan has been voted as "One of the Greatest 100 Film Stars of All time". Amitabh Bachchan is the only Indian actor on the list, which is dominated by American actors. [35]
- In October of 2003, Amitabh Bachchan was honoured at the Marrakech International Film Festival.[36]
- In April of 2005, The Walter Reade Theater of Lincoln Center in New York honoured Amitabh Bachchan with a special tribute, retrospective--titled "Amitabh Bachchan: The Biggest Film Star in the World"-- [37] The tribute also included "An Evening with Amitabh Bachchan", a live appearance by Bachchan hosted at the Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. [38] [39]
- In September of 2005, The Tropentheatre in Amsterdam honoured Amitabh Bachchan with a special tribute. The tribute also included a live appearance and a interview with Amitabh Bachchan. [40]
- In 2005, Amitabh Bachchan has lent his voice to the Oscar-winning French documentary March of the Penguins, directed by Luc Jacquet. [41]
- British newspaper The Sunday Times has described Amitabh Bachchan as "Tom Cruise, Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood rolled into one.” "Certainly there is no British actor alive who shares his fame," the British newspaper said on December 4, 2006. [42]
- Amitabh Bachchan is the only Asian to feature on the BBC's chat-show, Wogan. [43]
- UNICEF has signed Amitabh Bachchan, as a goodwill ambassador.[44]
- Amitabh Bachchan was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts by De Montfort University in Leicester, UK on July 19, 2006 in recognition of his distinguished career in films. He is the first Indian star to be feted by a foreign university. [45]
- Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured along with actors and directors from Hollywood at an International Film Festival in Rabat, Morocco. [46]
- Amitabh Bachchan has become the first Indian celebrity and the sixth in the world to be presented with a special certificate for his support to the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFI) in London. [47]
- On January 27, 2007 Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded France's highest civilian honour, Legion of Honour for his "exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond". Describing Bachchan as a "towering Indian personality" and the "number-one actor of Indian cinema", Ambassador Girard said the award "brings Bachchan into the international legion of world's greatest artistes". [48] [49]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
| Acting Filmography | |
| Khooni Kiss (2008) | Satish Mane |
| Shantaram (2008) | KaderBhai |
| The Last Lear (2007) | [50] |
| Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) | Satheeshji Mane |
| Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay (2007) | Gabbar Singh |
| Sarkar 2 (2007) | Subhas Nagre/"Sarkar" |
| Nishabd (2007) | satishbhai |
| Cheeni Kum (2007) | |
| Exclusion (2007) | |
| Bhoothnath (2007) | |
| God Tussi Great Ho (2007) | |
| Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) | |
| Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) | Eklavya |
| Struggler (2007) | |
| Zamaanat (2006) | Shiv Shankar |
| Baabul (2006) | Balraj Kapoor |
| Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) | Samarjit Singh Talwar (aka. Sexy Sam) |
| Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) | Professor |
| Family - Ties of Blood (2006) | Viren Sahi |
| Amruthadhaare (Kannada) (2005) | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Ek Ajnabee (2005) | Suryaveer Singh |
| Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) | Shekhar Sinha |
| Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005) | Vidhyadar Ramkrishna Patwardhan |
| Parineeta (2005) | Narrator |
| Sarkar (2005) | Subhash Nagre/"Sarkar" |
| Paheli (2005) | The Shepherd |
| Ramji Londonwaley (2005) | Amitabh Bachchan as himself |
| Bunty Aur Babli (2005) | D.C.P. Dashrath Singh |
| Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) | Ishwarchand Thakur |
| Black (2005) | Debraj Sahai |
| Khakee (2004) | D.C.P. Anant Kumar Shrivastav |
| Aetbaar (2004) | Dr. Ranveer Malhotra |
| Rudraksh (2004) | Narrator |
| Insaaf: The Justice (2004) | Narrator |
| Deewaar (2004) | Maj. Ranvir Kaul |
| Dev (2004) | D.C.P. Dev Pratap Singh |
| Lakshya (2004) | Col. Sunil Damle |
| Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) | Raj Chauhan |
| Hum Kaun Hai? (2004) | Dual role (Major Frank John Williams & Frank James Williams) |
| Veer-Zaara (2004) | Chaudhary Sumer Singh |
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) | Major General Amarjeet Singh |
| Fun2shh (2003) | Narrator |
| Baghban (2003) | Raj Malhotra |
| Boom (2003) | Bade Mia |
| Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003) | Narrator |
| Armaan (2003) | Dr Siddharth Sinha |
| Khushi (2003) | Narrator |
| Kaante (2002) | Yashvardhan Rampal/"Major" |
| Agnivarsha (2002) | Indra (God) |
| Hum Kisise Kum Nahi (2002) | Dr Rastogi |
| Aankhen (2002) | Vijay Singh Rajput |
| Lagaan (2001) | Narrator |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) | Yashvordhan "Yash" Raichand |
| Aks (2001) | Inspector Manu Verma/Raghvan |
| Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) | Vijay Kapoor |
| Mohabbatein (2000) | Narayan Shankar |
| Kohram (1999) | Colonel Balbir Singh Sodi, also known as Devraj Hathoda/Dada Bhai |
| Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) | Kabeera |
| Hello Brother (1999) | Voice of God |
| Sooryavansham (1999) | Dual role (Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh & Heera Singh) |
| Lal Baadshah (1999) | Dual role (Lal "Baadshah" Singh & Ranbhir Singh) |
| Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998) | Dual role (Inspector Arjun Singh & Bade Miyan) |
| Major Saab (1998) | Major Jasbir Singh Rana |
| Mrityudata (1997) | Dr Ram Prasad Ghayal |
| Tere Mere Sapne (1996) | Narrator |
| Insaniyat (1994) | Inspector Amar |
| Khuda Gawah (1992) | Baadshah Khan |
| Indrajeet (1991) | Indrajeet |
| Hum (1991) | Tiger/Shekhar |
| Akayla (1991) | Inspector Vijay Verma |
| Ajooba (1991) | Ajooba/Ali |
| Krodh (1990) | Guest appearance as himself |
| Agneepath (1990) | Vijay Dinanath Chauhan |
| Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) | Bheema |
| Toofan (1989) | Dual role (Toofan & Shyam) |
| Main Azaad Hoon (1989) | Azaad |
| Jaadugar (1989) | Goga/Gogeshwar |
| Soorma Bhopali (1988) | (Guest appearance) |
| Shahenshah (1988) | Inspector Vijay Kumar Srivastav/Shahenshah |
| Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1988) | Guest appearance as himself |
| Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988) | Ganga Prasad |
| Hero Hiralal (1988) | Special appearance as himself |
| Jalwa (1987) | Special appearance as himself |
| Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) | (Guest appearance) |
| Aakhree Raasta (1986) | Dual role (David/Vijay) |
| Naya Bakra (1985) | Guest appearance as himself |
| Mard (1985) | Raju "Mard" Tangewala |
| Giraftaar (Guest) (1985) | Inspector Karan Kumar Khanna |
| Sharaabi (1984) | Vicky Kapoor |
| Inquilaab (1984) | Amarnath |
| Nastik (1983) | Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola |
| Pukar (1983) | Ramdas/Ronnie |
| Mahaan (1983) | Rana Ranveer, Guru, & Inspector Shankar |
| Coolie (1983) | Iqbal |
| Andha Kanoon (guest) (1983) | Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan |
| Shakti (1982) | Vijay Kumar |
| Satte Pe Satta (1982) | Ravi Anand/Babu |
| Namak Halaal (1982) | Arjun Singh |
| Khud-daar (1982) | Govind Srivastav/Chotu Ustad |
| Desh Premee (1982) | Dual role (Master Dinanath & Raju) |
| Bemisaal (1982) | Dual role (Dr. Sudhir Roy & Adhir Roy) |
| Yaraana (1981) | Kishan Kumar |
| Silsila (1981) | Amit Malhotra |
| Naseeb (1981) | John, Jaani, Janardhan |
| Lawaaris (1981) | Heera |
| Vilayati Babu (special appearance) (1981) | Jagga (special appearance) |
| Kaalia (1981) | Kallu/Kaalia |
| Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) | ACP Abhijeet Rai |
| Commander (Guest) (1981) | Guest appearance |
| Chashme Buddoor (guest) (1981) | Guest appearance |
| Shaan (1980) | Vijay Kumar |
| Ram Balraam (1980) | Inspector Balram Singh |
| Dostaana (1980) | Vijay Varma |
| Do aur Do Panch (1980) | Vijay/Ram |
| Cinema Cinema (1979) | |
| Suhaag (1979) | Amit Kapoor |
| Mr. Natwarlal (1979) | Natwar Lal/Avtar Singh |
| Manzil (1979) | Ajay Chandra |
| Kaala Patthar (1979) | Vijay Pal Singh |
| Jurmaana (1979) | Inder Saxena |
| The Great Gambler (1979) | Dual role (Jay & Inspector Vijay) |
| Gol Maal (1979) | Guest appearance as himself |
| Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) | Sikandar |
| Trishul (1978) | Vijay Kumar |
| Kasme Vaade (1978) | Dual role (Amit & Shankar) |
| Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978) | Jeeva |
| Don (1978) | Dual role (Don/Vijay) |
| Besharam (1978) | Ram Kumar Chandra/Prince Chandrashekar |
| Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) | Narrator |
| Parvarish (1977) | Amit |
| Khoon Paseena (1977) | Shiva/Tiger |
| Imaan Dharam (1977) | Ahmed Raza |
| Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) | Anthony Gonzalves |
| Alaap (1977) | Alok Prasad |
| Charandas (special appearance) (1977) | Qawwali singer (special appearance) |
| Adalat (1976) | Dual role (Dharma/Thakur Dharam Chand & Raju) |
| Hera Pheri (1976) | Vijay |
| Kabhie Kabhie (1976) | Amit Malhotra |
| Do Anjaane (1976) | Amit Roy/Naresh Dutt |
| Sholay (1975) | Jai (Jaidev) |
| Mili (1975) | Shekhar Dayal |
| Zameer (1975) | Baadal/Chimpoo |
| Faraar (1975) | Rajesh (Raj) |
| Deewar (1975) | Vijay Verma |
| Chupke Chupke (1975) | Professor Sukumar Sinha/Parimal Tripathi |
| Kunwara Baap (guest) (1974) | as himself (guest appearance) |
| Roti Kapda aur Makaan (1974) | Vijay |
| Majboor (1974) | Ravi Khanna |
| Kasauti (1974) | Amitabh Sharma (Amit) |
| Dost (guest) (1974) | Anand (guest appearance) |
| Benaam (1974) | Amit Srivastav |
| Bada Kabutar (guest) (1973) | Guest appearance |
| Zanjeer (1973) | Inspector Vijay Khanna |
| Saudagar (1973) | Mothi |
| Namak Haram (1973) | Vikram (Vicky) |
| Gehri Chaal (1973) | Ratan |
| Baandhe Haath (1973) | Dual role (Shyamu & Deepak) |
| Abhimaan (1973) | Subir Kumar (Beeru) |
| Raaste Ka Patthar (1972) | Jai Shankar Rai |
| Bawarchi (Guest) (1972) | Narrator |
| Jaban (1972) | |
| Ek Nazar (1972) | Manmohan Akash Tyagi |
| Bombay to Goa (1972) | Ravi Kumar |
| Bansi Birju (1972) | Birju |
| Piya Ka Ghar (Guest) (1971) | Guest appearance |
| Reshma Aur Shera (1971) | Chotu |
| Sanjog (1971) | Mohan |
| Parwaana (1971) | Kumar Sen |
| Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) | Ram Chandra |
| Guddi (1971) | as himself; guest appearance |
| Anand (1970) | Dr Bhaskar K. Bannerjee/Babu Moshai |
| Bhuvan Shome (1969) | Narrator, also known as Mr Shome |
| Saat Hindustani (1969) | Anwar Ali Anwar |
[edit] Producer
- Family: Ties of Blood (2006)
- Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)
- Aks (2001)
- Major Saab (1997)
- Mrityudaata (1997)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
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