Published 18:23 IST, April 28th 2020

Amitabh Bachchan's movies that were directed by Basu Chatterjee, see list

Amitabh Bachchan has worked with the well-known filmmaker, Basu Chatterjee in a few movies. Check out their films together and read to know more about it

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been a part of industry for around five deces with more than 150 films. He has worked with many directors including Basu Chatterjee. Amitabh and Basu have done a few films toger. Re to kw about m.

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Amitabh Bachchan’s films directed by Basu Chatterjee

Piya Ka Ghar

Amitabh Bachchan worked with Basu Chatterjee for first time in Piya Ka Ghar in 1972. He was seen in a special appearance in film. It stars Jaya Bachchan, Anil Dhawan, Agha, Sulochana Chatterjee, Suresh Chatwal and ors. movie is a remake of Raja Thakur’s Marathi film Mumbaicha Jawai. Piya Ka Ghar is prominently set in Mumbai in 1970s. In form of a comic family drama, it shows difficulties of life during 70s in India’s biggest city.  

Piya Ka Ghar revolves around Malti Shankar (Jaya Bachchan) who is from a wealthy family in a small Indian town. When she enters into an arranged marri, she relocates to live with her husband. Upon her arrival, she is shocked that he lives in a crowded place in Bombay. Dharmendra also makes an appearance as himself in film.

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Chhoti Si Baat

Released in 1976, Chhoti Si Baat marks Amitabh Bachchan and Basu Chatterjee’s second collaboration. But again, Amitabh was seen in a guest appearance in film playing himself. He wears costume from his 1975 film Zameer and seeks vice from Ashok Kumar. Chhoti Si Baat is considered as one of best Hindi comedy films in 70s.

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film stars Amol Palekar, Vidya Sinha, Ashok Kumar, Asrani and Rajendra Nath. It has cameos of Manmohan, Sujit Kumar, Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Chhoti Si Baat is a romantic comedy film. It shows a shy accountant, Arun Preep (Amol Palekar) seeks help of a love expert to win girl of his dreams.

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Manzil

Amitabh Bachchan stars as le for first and only time in Basu Chatterjee’s Manzil, released in 1979. film also stars Moushumi Chatterjee in pivotal roles along with Rakesh Pandey, Satyen Kappu and A.K. Hangal. Ajay (Amitabh Bachchan) falls in love with Aruna (Moushumi Chatterjee) and pretends to be rich in hopes of impressing her and her far. However, when truth is revealed, Aruna's far attempts to separate m.

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Manzil was critically acclaimed for its plot and Amitabh’s performance was praised. song from film Rimjhim Gire Saawan is a chartbuster and is still remembered by many. film's music was given by R.D. Burman.

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18:22 IST, April 28th 2020