Happy Birthday Amitabh Bachchan Master of Shapeshifting into Character

With a cinematic career of 5 decades, featuring in over 200 films and becoming a Lok Sabha Member, Amitabh Bachchan is a living legend. From action to romance, thriller to reality shows, he has an endless list of achievements that showcase his ability to mould himself with time and need. 

He is the master of shapeshifting, from character to character, and he does it effortlessly. In the last 10 years, he has performed such complex and unique characters in a wide range of films. Each time, he is not just acting but becomes the character himself. From returning as the iconic Kailash Nath in Bhoothnath Returns to playing Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD. Here are 8 characters played in the last 10 years of his versatility. 

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Khailash Nath - Bhoothnath Returns (2014)

Amitabh returned for the sequel, reprising his role as Khailash Nath, a ghost who is on a mission to be able to scare children, but his fun-loving nature stops him. His acting has made Bhootnath a character that we all remember him for.

Bhashkor Banerjee - Piku (2015)

He played the role of a 70-year-old father who suffers from constipation and believes that all of his problems are related to his bowel movement. His role as an annoying old man was executed in a way that the audience would get annoyed.

Deepak Sehgal - Pink (2016)

He is playing the role of Advocate Deepak Sehgal, who fights a case of rape of three girls who live near him. Bachchan not only delivered a jaw-dropping performance but also showed Deepak’s sympathy through his tough skin. 

Dattatraya Vakharia - 102 Not Out (2018)

Bachchan’s character was for all who feel they’re too old to enjoy certain things in life. He played the character of a jolly 102-year-old man who teaches his 75-year-old son to enjoy life. He is joyful, loud and always ready to step out into the world. 

Narayan Vedant - Runway 34 (2022)

Playing the character of the Head of AAIB, who is chairing the enquiry of a pilot whose action during a cyclone is in question. He plays a tough man who believes in rules and regulations but also wants to find out the truth before coming to any conclusion. 

Raghu - Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva (2022)

A Guru of a hidden group of people who control ancient Astras. Bachchan plays the character of a mentor but with a twist. He plays the character of an old man who is updated with the trends of the world and its culture. From fashion to the use of technology, Amitabh and Rahu proved that they walk with time. 

Amit Srivastav - Uunchai (2022)

In this 2022 film, Bachchan plays the character of an old man who wants to climb Mount Everest to fulfil the last wish of his late friend. He plays a character who is ready to take the lead and always ready to face challenges with a smile.

Ashwatthama - Kalki 2898 AD (2024)

Bachchan plays the character of a man from the legends of Mahabharata who was cursed with immortality by Lord Krishna and has been roaming the world in hopes of being free from this curse. 

Amitabh Bachchan is now playing roles and characters that portray old age as a part of life that people enjoy rather than hate.