From 'Don' to 'Black', Amitabh Bachchan's best roles that prove he is a versatile actor

Amitabh Bachchan is one of legendary actors in Bollywood, who has won numerous awards and accoles for his stellar performances. veteranb actor sis t only revered in India, but also across whole world. Back in 1970s, Amitabh Bachchan was rewned as 'Angry young man' of India, for his stellar performances in action and thriller films. However, as he grew older, roles he played became more versatile and challenging, and he soon proved himself to be one of most talented artists in Hindi film industry. Here are a few of Amitabh Bachchan's best performances that prove that he is a versatile actor. 

Black

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Inspired by real-life story of American author and activist, Helen Keller, Black tells story of a deaf-blind girl and her relationship with her teacher, who later suffers from Alzheimer's disease. film stars Rani Mukerji and Amitabh Bachchan in le roles, with Rani playing deaf-blind Michelle McNally, and Amitabh playing her teacher, Debraj Sahai. Both le actors gave an amazing performance in film. Amitabh Bachchan beautifully played role of flawed yet dedicated teacher, who would go to any means to make sure his pupil would succeed in life. Back in 2005, Black was highest-grossing Indian film internationally, and Amitabh Bachchan's performance was a huge contributor to its success.

Coolie

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Back when Amitabh Bachchan was still playing his iconic persona of angry young man, he h certain films that showed that he could break from his usual mould. 1983's Coolie was one such film, where Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he could be a fantastic comic actor while still maintaining his angry young man personality. While film h usual elements of a 1980s Bollywood action movie, Amitabh Bachchan also showcased his versatility by making audience laugh with his great comic timing. 

Don

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1978's Don is undoubtedly one of most popular Indian films of all times. movie is often considered a masterpiece of crime thriller genre in Bollywood and has been reme and imitated numerous times in subsequent Indian films. Amitabh Bachchan plays a dual role in film, as titular Don, as well as a slum dweller, Vijay, who looks just like crime lord. Amitabh Bachchan t only shows his acting skills in a negative role as Don but he also perfectly portrays a helpless and incent Vijay, who is forced into infiltrating underworld by police so that y can arrest Don's gang. Both Don and Vijay have a distinct personality, showing Amitabh Bachchan's versatility as an actor.

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