From Pink to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: 5 Box Office Hits of Amitabh Bachchan Ahead the Release of Badla
Badla directed by Sujoy Ghosh, is set to release on International Women’s Day, March 8.
The veteran actor of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, is one of the most sought-after actors even today. He has left no stone unturned, got into the skin of his character, and delivered some phenomenal performances that the audience will cherish for lifetime. Be it a cameo or a sidekick or a lead role, this legend has done complete justice to his role. Big B as he is fondly called, will soon be seen in a crime-thriller titled, Badla. The film is slated to release on March 8, which is just days away. Before the film hits the silver screens, let’s see at the five notable box office hits of the veteran actor. Badla Song Aukat: Yo Ranveer Singh! Rapper Amitabh Bachchan Is Here to Give You a Competition – Watch Video.
Pink
Amitabh Bachchan essays the role of a reputable lawyer who is in retirement. The Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury directorial, focused on many social issues and about the women’s rights in the society. The film opened to positive response as it was not like the other commercial films. The film’s lifetime collection in India is Rs 68 crores. Nerkonda Paarvai! That’s the Title of Ajith Kumar’s Remake of Amitabh Bachchan’s PINK – Check Out First Poster!
Piku
The Shoojit Sircar comedy-drama Piku featured Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in the lead. With such a fantastic star cast, the footfall seen at cinema halls were tremendous. The film minted approximately Rs 50 million on the day of its release. In a span of 10 days, it garnered Rs 530 million domestically.
Paa
Amitabh Bachchan’s transformation for the film was unbelievable. Seeing Big B’s avatar as Auro, who suffers from a genetic disorder Progeria, left audiences stunned. The film received a warm reception from the critics. The film was a hit and its net collection in Indian is Rs 31 crores.
Bunty Aur Babli
The Shahenshah of Indian cinema was seen in a supporting role in Bunty Aur Babli. The crime-comedy directed by Shaad Ali was one of the biggest hits of 2005. The film was commercially successful, and minted nearing Rs 36 crore.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…
Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... which is also referred as K3G was a blockbuster hit both domestically and internationally. It was the highest grossing film abroad until the 2006 released film, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. This much-loved family-drama’s lifetime gross stands at Rs 1.36 billion at the worldwide box office.
These are some of the few films of Amitabh Bachchan which was not just loved but also shined at the ticket windows. Now all eyes are at Badla which is set to release on International Women’s Day, March 8. Do you think, the Sujoy Ghosh’s film would be able to break all box-office records of Big B’s previous films? Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below.
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