Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut in 1969 as one of seven leads in the film, Saat Hindustani. The movie was not a financial success, but there was little doubt of the promise he held when the performance won him his first National Film Award. [1] The critically acclaimed Anand (1970) followed, where he starred alongside the reigning superstar of the industry, Rajesh Khanna. Bachchan held his own, and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his intense performance.
Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer (1973)Anand was followed by unsuccessful films such as Reshma Aur Shera (1971) and Parwaana (1971). Then came 1973, and the start of the road towards the iconic status he would eventually come to hold for millions worldwide.
Bachchan's first box office success came when director Prakash Mehra cast him as the protagonist in his film, Zanjeer. The movie was a sharp contrast to the romantic-themed ones that had generally preceded it, and established Amitabh in a new persona - the "Angry young man" of Bollywood. The next decade catapulted him to the pinnacle of Bollywood superstardom. He churned out at least one major hit every year, including Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975) , Trishul (1978), Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), Don (1978), Kasme Vaade (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979) and Lawaaris (1981). These films cemented his image as the "angry young man".
As his success grew, Amitabh displayed a flair for more than just action roles. His remarkable comic timing was on display in such hits as Chupke Chupke (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) Do Aur Do Paanch (1980), and Namak Halaal (1982). He was also successful as a romantic lead, with particularly notable performances in Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Silsila (1981). The latter was notorious for its tinges of real-life, starring as he did alongside his then-wife Jaya Bachchan, and rumored flame Rekha.
While filming Coolie in 1982, Bachchan was seriously injured during the filming of a fight scene with co-star Puneet Issar.[2]. He was in the hospital with a ruptured intestine for months, and at times was close to death. A remarkable outpouring of support and concern by his fans and the nation in general followed. After recovering, Bachchan resumed shooting for Coolie, and it finally released as a huge success owing to its pre-release publicity.[3]
The director, Manmohan Desai altered the ending for Coolie after Bachchan's accident. Bachchan's character was originally intended to have been killed off but after the change of script, the character lived in the end. It would have been inappropriate, said Desai, for the man who had just fended off death in real life to be killed on screen as well. Also, remarkably, in the released film the footage of the fight scene is frozen at the critical moment, and a caption appears onscreen marking this as the instant of the actor's injury and the ensuing publicity of the accident.[4]
Amitabh Bachchan reigned supreme from the 70s through to the mid-1980s, and was by far the dominant figure in Bollywood. Starting in 1988, however, his star began to wane. The 1991 hit Hum looked like it might reverse this trend, but the momentum was short-lived. Notably, despite the lack of hits, it was during this period that Bachchan won his second National Film Award, for his memorable performance as a Mafia don in Mukul S. Anand's 1990 film Agneepath. These years would be the last he would be seen on screen for some time. After the release of Khuda Gawah in 1992, Bachchan went into semi-retirement for five years.
In 1997, the still-loved actor attempted to make his comeback. The chosen vehicle was Mrityudaata, produced by his own company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, Ltd. (A.B.C.L.), which he had founded during his temporary retirement. It attempted to reprise his earlier success as an action hero, but, along with most of his other ventures during this period, was a failure both critically and financially. He did later score a box office hit with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and received positive reviews for Sooryavansham (1999). Most, however, now believed that Amitabh Bachchan's glory days were over.
Amitabh Bachchan's return as a superstar on KBCIn the year 2000, Bachchan stepped up to host India's adaptation of the British television game-show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? entitled, Kaun Banega Crorepati. As it did in most other countries by which it was adopted, the program found immediate and profound success, in no small part due to Bachchan's charisma. Roads would empty at the time the show aired, and audiences were sharply reminded of the actor's stature by the reverence accorded him by participants and ecstatic "phone-a-friend" recipients alike. The film industry took notice, and his return to the big screen seemed inevitable.
That same year, Bachchan appeared in Yash Chopra's box-office hit, Mohabbatein, in which he played a stern, older figure, rival to the character of India's new hearthrob, Shah Rukh Khan. Audiences appreciated this new, more age-befitting style. Other hits followed, with Bachchan appearing as an older patriarch in Ek Rishta (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Baghban (2003). As an actor, he continued to exploit his range, receiving critical acclaim for his performances in Aks (2001), Khakee (2004), Dev (2004) and especially Black (2005). Taking advantage of this resurgence, Amitabh started endorsing a variety of products and services, appearing in many television and billboard advertisements.
Recently he starred with his son Abhishek in the hit films Bunty Aur Babli (2005), the Godfather tribute Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006). Amitabh continues to be one of the most highly-paid actors in the industry, and is considered, along with Rajnikanth, one of the two biggest megastars the Indian film industry has produced.
Ek Rasta Do Rahi
Amitabh Bachchan Lyrics
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दो राही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
बचपन का खेल, जवानी का सच
बचपन का खेल, जवानी का सच
ये है तेरी मेरी ज़िंदगानी का सच
ये है तेरी मेरी ज़िंदगानी का सच
ना मिट सकें नसीबों के कलम की सियाही, आहा आहा, सियाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
अच्छा है, ख़राब है, बुरा है, नेक है
अच्छा है, ख़राब है, बुरा है, नेक है
कुछ भी है हम दोनों का लहू तो एक है
कुछ भी है हम दोनों का लहू तो एक है
ना बना चोर तू मर्ज़ी से, ना बना मैं सिपाही, आहा आहा, सिपाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
मंज़िल है एक मेरे साथिया
मंज़िल है एक मेरे साथिया
माना हम दोनों का जुदा है रास्ता
माना हम दोनों का जुदा है रास्ता
हम चलते हैं तो देते हैं कदम ये गवाही, आहा आहा, गवाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, दो राही, एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
दो राही, आहा आहा
एक रास्ता
The lyrics of the song Ek Rasta Do Rahi, sung by Amitabh Bachchan, speak about the journey of life and the fact that no two individuals are alike. The song uses the metaphor of two travelers walking on the same path, one a thief and the other a soldier, to convey the message that although they are different, they share the same path and destination. The song emphasizes the importance of unity, that no matter what differences we may have, we must come together and work towards a common goal.
The first part of the song talks about the two travelers walking on the same path, both occupying different positions in society. The thief and the soldier symbolize the two sides of human nature, good and bad, that coexist within each individual. In the second part of the song, the lyrics shift towards the understanding that both the thief and the soldier are just playing their roles and that they are the same. The song emphasizes the need to accept every aspect of oneself and learn to move forward in life.
The final part of the song speaks about the destination, that although it may seem distant and unattainable, it is possible to reach it if we take steps together. The song ends on a hopeful note, that no matter what difficulties we face, we must continue to walk towards our destination with our heads held high and our spirits united.
Line by Line Meaning
एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
There's one path, ah ah
दो राही, आहा आहा
Two travelers, ah ah
एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
One thief, one soldier, ah ah
इक एक रास्ता, आहा आहा
There's only one path, ah ah
बचपन का खेल, जवानी का सच
Childhood games, truth of youth
ये है तेरी मेरी ज़िंदगानी का सच
This is the truth of our lives
ना मिट सकें नसीबों के कलम की सियाही, आहा आहा, सियाही, आहा आहा
The ink of fate cannot be erased, ah ah, ink, ah ah
अच्छा है, ख़राब है, बुरा है, नेक है
Good, bad, evil, virtuous
कुछ भी है हम दोनों का लहू तो एक है
Whatever it may be, our blood is one
ना बना चोर तू मर्ज़ी से, ना बना मैं सिपाही, आहा आहा, सिपाही, आहा आहा
Don't become a thief by choice, nor will I become a soldier by choice, ah ah, soldier, ah ah
मंज़िल है एक मेरे साथिया
We have one destination, my friend
माना हम दोनों का जुदा है रास्ता
Agreed, our paths are separate
हम चलते हैं तो देते हैं कदम ये गवाही, आहा आहा, गवाही, आहा आहा
When we walk, our footsteps provide testimony, ah ah, testimony, ah ah
एक रास्ता, दो राही, एक चोर, एक सिपाही, आहा आहा
One path, two travelers, one thief, one soldier, ah ah
Writer(s): PYARELAL RAMPRASAD SHARMA, ANAND BAKSHI, SHARMA PYARELAL RAMPRASAD, KUDALKAR LAXMIKANT
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rajivdas8545
Baap re!kya voices hain,Kishoreda aur Rafisahab ki...aise geniuses aur kabhi paidaa nahin honge....simply mesmerized by their voices....immortals,pure geniuses!
@Ahsaanulhaq2812
Rafi aur Kishore ki aawaaz jab milti Hain toh dunya ki sabse khubsurat aawaaz ban jati Hain.
@neerajtyagi930
4 super star ek sath .. kishor.rafi shahab .. Amitabh Bachchan dharmander 👌👌👌
@mandeepmalhotra6909
RAFi Amitabh kishore DARMINDER
@deepakmishra6181
LP also
@jothansoo8405
Rafi Sahab was born in 1924 .... and died in 1980 .... Rafi Sahab had died at the time of the release of this film. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. Kishore Kumar was born in 1929 .... He was 51 years old at the time of release of this film. Kishore Kumar died in 1987 .... He was 58 years old at the time of his death. This song is a beautiful memory of these two great persons .... Salute to both ....
@ghaznafarghaffarghaffar8981
All couples are greatest
Rafi Kishor
Amitabh Dharmendra
Laxmikant Pyarelal
@MrKhan-hr4bs
super super super ye gana mera sabse zyada favorite hai Kishore ji aur Rafi ji jab ek sath gate the ek alag hi maza aata tha gans sunne mein
@maqsooddesai1384
One of the best male duet song in Bollywood... This song rarely played in TV channels except doordarshan... Great duet actors and singers of bollywood films 💐💞❤️
@thebollywoodtv
Jab bhi Mood fresh karna ho rafi aur kishor ka duete song sun lena