Amitabh Bachchan turns 80: A look at ads by the biggest brand name in India

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, the 'angry young man' who defined the 1970s, turned 80 today

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, the 'angry young man' who defined the 1970s, turns 80 on Tuesday. The superstar, whose latest movie features include Brahmastra, and Goodbye, continues to be the first choice of directors. 

Bachchan made his debut in Bollywood with 'Saat Hindustani' in 1969. However, he rose to fame with the release of his movie 'Zanjeer' in 1973. Since then, 'the angry young man' has continued to give superhit movies to the industry, with some of his notable works including, Sholay, Don, Deewaar, Chupke Chupke, and Abhimaan. 

With the passing of time, Bachchan transitioned into age-appropriate characters in films