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Amitabh Bachchan Turns 84 as Eight Films Are Highlighted
Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 84th birthday on October 11, 2026.
The Bollywood actor is known for roles in films spanning several decades.
Eight films are highlighted, including the action-adventure Sholay and the crime drama Deewaar, both released in 1975.
In Deewaar, Bachchan plays a dock worker whose path conflicts with that of his police officer brother.
Other selections include Don, in which he plays a crime boss and his look-alike, and Amar Akbar Anthony, about three brothers raised in different faiths.
The selection also includes Shahenshah, which marked his return to films after a three-year break during which he entered politics.
The feature offers viewers a selection of films to explore; it gives no further plans or events related to his birthday.
Amitabh Bachchan turned 84 on October 11, 2026, according to News18.
News18 highlighted eight films from his career to mark his birthday.
The films listed are Sholay, Deewaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Zanjeer, Coolie, Shahenshah, Don and Baghban.
The article describes Shahenshah as his comeback after a three-year break during which he entered politics.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan.
- What
- He turned 84, and News18 highlighted eight films from his career.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- News18 highlighted the films to mark Bachchan’s birthday.
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- Birthday
- October 11, 2026
- Age
- 84
- Films highlighted
- 8
- Shahenshah
- Released in 1988; described as Bachchan’s comeback after a three-year hiatus
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