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It's Amitabh Bachchan's 74th birthday, and what better way to honour this Bollywood legend than remembering some of his iconic dialogues. Here's taking a look at some of his best lines, and why they made history.
Hum jahan khade ho jaate hain, line wahi se shuru hoti hain - Kaalia
He starts off as a simpleton, who quickly learns the ways of the world. This dialogue only cements his position of dominance, giving his character an edge.
I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because English is a very phunny language. Bhairo becomes Byron because their minds are very narrow! - Namak Halal
Even today, these lines are remembered with fondness. They echo the feelings and emotions of many a small town individual struggling to make it big in the city,yet fighting his or her lack of spoken skills in the Queen's language.
Don ka intezar toh gyarah mulkon ki police kar rahi hai. Lekin Soniya, ek baat samajh lo Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai - Don
How do you convey to the audience that this character not only hoodwinks the audience but also the cops. He is charming, mysterious and hard to capture. Big B did just that with these iconic lines.
Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai Shahenshah - Shahenshah
He is a corrupt cop by day, and a vigilante helping the poor and the needy by night. Big B played both these roles with aplomb, and owns the room that he walks into with this one dialogue.
Jab tak baithne ko na kaha jaaye sharafat se khade raho. Yeh police station hai tumhare baap ka ghar nahi - Zanjeer
The angry young man found a new face in AB Sr with this film. He not only gave life to his character, but also breathed life into these lines.
Jao pehle us aadmi ka sign le ke aao jisne mera baap ko chor kaha tha; pehle us aadmi ka sign le ke aao jisne meri maa ko gali deke naukri se nikal diya tha; pehle us aadmi ka sign le ke aao jisne mere haath pe ye likh diya tha..ye.. Uske BAAD, uske baad, mere bhai, tum jahan kahoge main wahan sign kar doonga. - Deewar
When put on the defensive, go one the offensive. That's what Big B does in one of his most memorable roles, where he conveys his pain, anguish and frustration that he has kept bottled up for years.
Moochein ho to Nathulal jaise warna na ho. - Sharaabi
An alcoholic with a heart of gold, and the wittiest lines. That's how you can best describes Big B and this dialogue only convinces you of that.
Pura naam, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, baap ka naam, Dinanath Chauhan, maa ka naam, Suhasini Chauhan, gaon Mandwa, umar chhattis saal. - Agneepath
Dismissive about authority, Amitabh takes on a police officer with confidence as he goes on to reveal details about himself. A powerful dialogue and moment in the film that conveys that this character fears no one.
Tumhara Naam Kya Hai Basanti - Sholay
What happens when you pit an extremely talkative character played by none other than Hema Malini with one that's the polar opposite - a man of few words. You get a witty exchange, just like the above line where Big B manages to unsettle Hema's character, making her realise that she talks a lot.
Bachpan se hain sar par Allah ka haath, aur Allah Rakha hai mere saath, baazu par hai saat sau chhiyaasi ka billa, bees number ka beedi peeta hoon, kaam karta hoon coolie ka aur naam hai Iqbal. - Coolie
This movie will always be remembered because of the near death experience that had fans praying for Big B's life. The dialogue gives you an insight into Bachchan's character in the film and in an introductory scene that's etched in all his fans memories.
Aisa to aadmi life mein doich time bhaagta hai. Olympic ka race ho, yaa Police ka case ho. Tum kisliye bhaagta hai bhai? -Amar Akbar Anthony
It's an observation that's accurate and echoes reality. And that's probably why it's considered to be one of his best dialogues.
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