From a commoner who worked for a salary of Rs 500, to one of the legends of Hindi cinema, Amitabh Bachchan’s life has come a full circle as he made a nostalgia-filled revisit to Kolkata.
The mega star is currently shooting for his upcoming film ‘PIKU’ directed by ‘Vicky Donor’ director Shoojit Sircar. Bachchan plays Deepika’s father in the film.
“In ‘PIKU land’ … !! Too many memories flashing by as the drive from the airport ends .. but so much more to come in the days ahead. Kolkata shall always hold a special place and space within…a ‘city of joy’ that energises you with intellect and passion !!” the actor wrote on his blog.
In the early 1960s, Amitabh visited Kolkata (then Calcutta) in search of a job. He worked at a private company for a salary of Rs 500. After which, he moved to Mumbai to try his luck in the Hindi film industry. The rest as they say is history.
As he cycled through the streets of Kolkata shooting for his film, a huge crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the legend. Check out the pictures.
Amitabh Bachchan cycles in Kolkata
Amitabh Bachchan still from Piku
Amitabh Bachchan rides a bicycle for Piku
Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Piku
Amitabh bachchan is the greatest actor of india
a big big big biggg megastar yet so humble… legend !!!
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Amitabh bachchan copied upcoming movie of our mr. Perfaketionist’s PK…..now,our 9hitsactor will complain and will cry on satyamev jayate….first dhoom brand,now hirani will save our mr. Perfaketionist…..
Salute to the Millenium Star!!! True inspiration!!! :)
@Lungi Ghat pls go and watch HNY and help our King to beat Kick rather than crying here!!!
@Bulli.
I would not even consider AB to be 3 greatest actors of India.
The picture looks very promising. After Paa and Black, again this looks as a performance oriented and award winning role. Big B always surprises us with some out of the box films.
Without a doubt, the biggest star in this country apart from Rajnikanth! I always look forward to the films which Mr. Bachchan features in. The best actor we have had ever. ‘Piku’ looks very interesting with such a superb cast – Big B, DP and Irrfan with Shoojit Sircar – a director to reckon for.
All the best Team Piku..
wow amitji
maza aa gaya
@Khan…for you the 3 greatest actors are i suppose: fardeen khan, zayed khan and imran khan! salute to you