8 best Amitabh Bachchan movies on Zee5

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Ghoomer (2023)

This film was directed by R Balki, which tells the tale of Anina, a young batting prodigy, who loses her right hand in an accident. Amitabh Bachchan is seen in a special appearance as a cricket commentator.

Jhund (2022)

The film is based on the life of Vijay Barse (Amitabh Bachchan), a retired sports teacher who founded an NGO called Slum Soccer. He managed to rehabilitate street kids by keeping them off drugs.

Shamitabh (2015)

R. Balki's 2015 drama features Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush, and Akshara Haasan in leading roles. The movie tells the tale of mute actor Daanish (Dhanush), who becomes famous.

Mard (1985)

Manmohan Desai directed this action drama, which starred Amitabh Bachchan. The movie tells the tale of Mard (Bachchan), a brave and moral man who fights against an oppressive ruler to bring justice to villagers.

Uunchai (2022)

This adventure drama film - focused on a trek to the Everest Base Camp, was directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa are among the ensemble cast.

Don (1978)

This action-thriller was directed by Chandra Barot and starred Amitabh Bachchan in two roles: that of the infamous crime lord Don and that of his simpleton lookalike, Vijay, who gets sucked into a police scheme.

Shahenshah (1988)

This action movie, helmed by Tinnu Anand, features Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role as Vijay, a corrupt and cowardly police officer by day and a vigilante named Shahenshah by night. 

Coolie (1983)

Manmohan Desai's iconic action-drama features Amitabh Bachchan in the title role. The movie centers on Iqbal (Bachchan), a railway coolie who battles a wealthy and dishonest businessman.