51st Wedding Anniversary
‘Sholay’ to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: 5 films featuring Amitabh, Jaya
India TV, New Delhi
Published: 04 Jun 2024, 12:19 AM
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan celebrated 51 years of their wedding on Monday. They have worked together in several successful films both before and after their wedding. On the occasion of their 51st wedding anniversary, let’s take a look at few of the films they have been part of.
‘Sholay’: Sholay is the story of Jai and Veeru, two ex-convicts, who are hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman, to help him nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious dacoit, who has spread havoc in the village of Ramgarh. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film stars Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, and Sanjeev Kumar.
Zanjeer: ‘Zanjeer’ is the story of Vijay, an inspector who is suspended from duty, and sets out to find his parents’ murderers. Directed by Prakash Mehra, the film stars Pran, Ajit Khan, Iftekhar and Om Prakash.
Chupke Chupke: ‘Chupke Chupke’ is the story of Sulekha who is in awe of her brother-in-law Raghavendra for his intelligence. Parimal, her husband, decides to take up the challenge of fooling Raghavendra and goes to work for him as a driver. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the film stars Asrani, Sharmila Tagore, Om Prakash and Dharmendra.
Abhimaan: ‘Abhimaan’ is the story of Subir, a singer, who encourages his wife Uma to pursue a singing career. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the film features Jaywant Pathare, Asrani, Durga Khote and Bindu among others.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ is the story of an adopted but much-loved elder son of a rich couple who is banished by his father when he chooses to wed a middle-class woman. Directed by Karan Johar, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and others.