Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s debut film Saath Hindustani hit the marquee on November 7th, 1969, exactly 40 years ago! The film was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Since then there was no looking back for this hero who had received the National Award under the Best Newcomer category then.

Known as the ‘angry young man of the Indian cinema,’ Big B had done many coveted roles. Later in his career, the actor turned out to be a successful television show host too and had hosted popular shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Behindwoods wishes Amitabh Bachchan many more productive years in the film industry.