‘Angry Young Man’ steps to his 80s

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday is no less than a festival in our Country. The Millennium Star stands tall even after five decades with its stupendous performance. The entire country and his fans sprawling across the world are celebrating the matinee idol’s 80th birthday with much enthusiasm. ‘Hum Jahan Khade Ho Jaate Hai Line Wahin Se Shuru Hoti Hai’, this punch line delivered by the one and only Amitabh Bachchan with a baritone voice remains timeless.

As he turned 80 on Tuesday, a special screening of his iconic films like ‘Don’, ‘Deewar’ and ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ was conducted in Mumbai. From veteran actress Shabana Azmi to Ananya Panday, several members of the film industry and media attended the screening to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday.

Big B still rules the hearts of movie lovers. His latest releases and the excitement for his upcoming prove so.

Among the recent releases, Jhund and Runway 34 performed expectedly well at the box office and also garnered high appreciation from critics as well as fans.

Even his latest release Goodbye termed a good movie. Though the box office collection doesn’t seem to be good, the performance of Big B is what fans take into consideration.

Meanwhile, excitement for his upcoming Uunchai is high. Once again Big B has stepped in as the torchbearer of friendship, even at this age.

While all other actors of his time have either retired or made special character appearances, Big B still carries the movie on his shoulders. Movie lovers still exude trust in the ‘Angry Old Man’ for something magical and entertaining. Well, all hope that Big B carries on this way for many more years to come as the pride of B Town still rests on the tall man’s shoulders.