Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
Big B And His Heroines
Smita Patil,Famed for her serious arty portrayals on the silver screen, Smita Patil managed to render two mainstream films -Namak Haraam and Shakti in Bollywood, and both with actor Amitabh Bachchan. Their celebrated song Aaj rapat jaye that saw the couple drenched in a rainy sequence created a major buzz, tagging it as a classic.
Meenakshi Shehsadri,Shaheshah, Toofan and Ganga Jamuna Saraswati that stand as some of the most remarkable films of ABs Bollywood career, the actor was seen opposite south beauty Meenakshi Sheshadri. With the ladys pristine beauty and ABs continued angry young man portrayals, the duo was quite the talk of town. And how can we forget the popular song Jaane do jaane do mujhe jaana hai that saw Amitabh and Meenakshi shake a leg in full fervor!
Sridevi,The Hema Malini of the 80s, Sridevi went on to romance Big B in films like Khuda Gawah, Inquilaab and Akhiri Raasta. From amongst all the actresses of the era, Sridevi best suited Big B. The stars shared screen space yet again in 2012 when AB did a cameo in Sridevis comeback film English Vinglish.
Rakhees dreamy eyes and Amitabhs handsome persona made the duo one of the most good-looking on-screen jodis of the era. Starring in films like Kabhi Kabhi, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat and Kasme Vaade amongst others, the two have given Bollywood some of its timeless classics.
Zeenat Aman,The original cool cat of Bollywood, Zeenat Aman has rendered some major hits of her career with the superstar. Be it Don or The Great Gambler, the actress essayed the role of Big Bs lady love to the hilt, making their pairing a huge hit. Zeenat also stands as the only actress who with her sex symbol image, best complemented AB on the silver screen.
Jaya Prada,Best known for their stint as lovers in Sharaabi, Amitabh-Jaya have also worked together in films like Ganga Jamuna Saraswati and Aakhree Rasta. With Jayas grace and Amitabhs classic acting, the films were deemed hits of the times, making way for many more films starring the pair.
Parveen Babi,Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony and Kaalia stand as some of the iconic films by the jodi. But Parveen-Amitabh didnt just give their fans great love stories, but also a dream to several young lovers of the era. Parveens glamour infused persona and Big Bs angry young man demeanour swayed several movie buffs to revere for a lifetime.
Hema Malini,Their 70s flicks like Nastik, Andha Kanoon, Naseeb may not have attained enough popularity, but their on-screen chemistry in the 2003 release Baghban garnered immense acclaim. Amitabh-Hema were adored by youngsters and oldies alike making them idols of many.
Rekha,They are one jodi, Bollywood fans sure miss even today. If Amitabh-Rekha were to come back on screen this time on, the theatres are certain to run housefull! With a chemistry that was awed by one and all, the couple rendered major hits like Silsila, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Mr. Natwarlal and Do Anjaane in their heydays. Creating enough buzz to cause problems in Big Bs marital life with Jaya, the stars public appearances give enough fodder for gossip mills even today.
Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan,They are married to each other for 40 years now, but apart from sharing personal space, Amitabh-Jaya have shared screen space in several films over the years. Starting off with Guddi in 1971, the duo went on to work in films like Abhimaan, Zanjeer, Milli, Sholay, Silsila and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Powered with finest acting, Amitabh-Jayas on-screen pairing was adored by millions.
Big B And His Heroines:187 films, 4 national awards, 14 Filmfares and 25 superhit films Well, all these certainly stand as the highlights of Big Bs illustrious career. But what in fact remains one of the most important factors for the megastars success are his leading ladies. Senior Bachchan has worked with numerous actresses over the years, bringing to life some of the most revered love stories of all times. So as we celebrate the actors 72nd birthday, heres bringing you the beautiful heroines he shared screen space with. Take a look.
