Amitabh Bachchan completes 49 years in Bollywood, remembers signing of first movie Saat Hindustani
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): Sharing a trivia, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday said it was 49 years ago on this date when he had signed his first movie- Saat Hindustani.
A nostalgic Bachchan said the date was Feb 15, 1969.
He also shared a collage of all the posters of the movie.
Bachchan tweeted: "T 2615 - 49 years ago I came to the city of dreams and signed my first film .. "Saat Hindustani' on Feb 15, 1969."
The movie was written and directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
The film portrays the heroic story of seven Indians who attempt to liberate Goa from the Portuguese colonial rule.
The cast included Madhu, Utpal Dutt, Shehnaz, A. K. Hangal, Anwar Ali and Bachchan.
Though his first film failed to earn him recognition, the Big B struck a chord with the audience with his next, Anand,(1971).
Bachchan was awarded the Filmfare Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his role.
A slow start to his career gave away to a massive fan following as he matured into a fine actor and was eventually seen as the best to have donned the hat.
Bachchan is also one of the most recognisable people from India, alongside fellow actor Shah Rukh Khan.
He's also lend his rich baritone for voice overs and the occasional playback number.
Amitabh Bachchan is a Padma awardee, having received the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
He has gifted several popular movies to his fans which include Coolies,Mard,Shahenshah, Sholay among others.
Still entertaining fans with his acting abilities, Big B will soon be seen in 102 and Thugs Of Hindostan.
Image:Amitabh Bachchan Twitter page
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