From his ‘Angry Young Man’ days to a prolific TV show host, Amitji has traversed complicated terrains with ease
Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini in Baghban.
sNo man in the history of Indian public life has earned as much respect and admiration as Amit ji has in his long, eventful career as a film artiste and public figure. From his days when he adopted the screen persona of an ‘angry young man’ to a polished host of TV shows, Amitji has traversed complicated terrains with ease. All have been accomplished without compromising on the aesthetics that surround their every movement. It is heartening to see him entering his 80th year with the same gusto with which he entered films almost 50 years ago. I had the privilege of sharing films and public space with Amitji and will cherish the hits we gave. The world may not see such a unique phenomenon for a long time.