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.
Yaari hai Imaan Mera
Amitabh Bachchan Lyrics
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gar khuda mujse kahe (2)
kuchh maang eh bande mere
me ye maangu (2)
mehefilo ke daur yu chalte rahe
ham pe aalao, ham nibaah laao
hamsafar, hamraaz ho
ta qayaamat (2)
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
yaar ho bando se ye oh
yaar ho bando se ye sabse badi hai bandagi
yaari hai!
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
saaz-e-dil chhedo jaha me (2)
yaar ki gunje sada
he saaz-e-dil chhedo jaha, me yaar ki gunje sada
in dilo me pyaar hai unpe bahaare ho fida
pyar leke noor aaya (2)
pyar leke taazgi yaari hai!
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
jaan bhi jaaye agar (2)
yaari mein yaaro gham nahi
eh jaan bhi jaaye agar yaari mein, yaaro gham nahi
apne hote yaar ho, gham-geen matlab ham nahi
ham jaha hai us jagaah (2)
jhoomegi naachegi khushi yaari hai!
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
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gul-e-gulzaar kyu bezaar nazar aata hai (2)
chashme pat ashiqaar yaar nazar aata hai
chhupaana hamse zara haale-dil suna de tu
tere hasee ki keemat kya hai ye bataade tu
kahe to aasmaa se chaand taare le aau
haseen jawaan aur dilkash nazaare le aau
tera mamnoon hu (2)
tumne nibhaaya yaaraana
teri hasee hai aaj sabse bada nazraana (2)
yaar ke hasti hi (2)
mehefil pe jawaani chhaa gayi, chhaa gayi yaari hai!
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
oh eh qurbaan qurbaan…oy oy oy
The song "Yaari Hai Imaan Mera" is dedicated to the value of friendship and explores the deep bond between friends. The lyrics of the song invite God to ask for anything from the singer, who will only ask for the company of his friends. The singer wishes that their friendship continues forever and that they support each other in good and bad times. The chorus reiterates the strength of this bond and how it is the most important aspect of life. The song highlights the joy that friendship brings and how it keeps everyone young at heart.
The lyrics of the song also explore the idea of sacrifice for the sake of friendship. The singer says that even if they were to lose their life for the sake of their friends, they would not feel any sadness or sorrow because they know that their friends will always be there for them. The song also highlights the idea of cherishing the moments spent with friends and not taking them for granted. The singer urges his friends to share their joys and sorrows with him and that he will be their constant support no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
gar khuda mujse kahe
If God were to ask me
kuchh maang eh bande mere
What do you want, my dear?
me ye maangu
I will ask for this
mehefilo ke daur yu chalte rahe
To keep going in these circles of gatherings
ham pe aalao, ham nibaah laao
Shine on us, be with us
hamsafar, hamraaz ho
Be our companion, be our confidant
ta qayaamat
Until the end of time
jo chiraago ki tarha jalte rahe
May we keep burning like these candles
yaari hai meri imaan mera yaar meri zindagi
My faith is in my friendship, my life is my friend
yaar ho bando se ye oh
Friendship is with fellow beings
yaar ho bando se ye sabse badi hai bandagi
This is the greatest worship, to have friends
yaari hai!
It is friendship!
saaz-e-dil chhedo jaha me
Wherever you play the melody of love
yaar ki gunje sada
Let the sound of friendship echo
he saaz-e-dil chhedo jaha, me yaar ki gunje sada
Oh instrument of love, play the sound of friendship
in dilo me pyaar hai unpe bahaare ho fida
In these hearts, there is love, they are devoted to him
pyar leke noor aaya
Love has brought light
pyar leke taazgi yaari hai!
Love has brought freshness, it is friendship!
jaan bhi jaaye agar
Even if life were to end
yaari mein yaaro gham nahi
In friendship, there is no sorrow, my friends
eh jaan bhi jaaye agar yaari mein, yaaro gham nahi
Even if life were to end, there is no sorrow in friendship, my friends
apne hote yaar ho, gham-geen matlab ham nahi
When friends are ours, we are not saddened by any sorrow
ham jaha hai us jagaah
Wherever we are
jhoomegi naachegi khushi yaari hai!
We will dance with joy, for it is friendship!
gul-e-gulzaar kyu bezaar nazar aata hai
Why does the flower of the garden look sad?
chashme pat ashiqaar yaar nazar aata hai
The eyes of lovers see the friend
chhupaana hamse zara haale-dil suna de tu
Don't hide it from me, tell me the condition of your heart
tere hasee ki keemat kya hai ye bataade tu
Tell me the value of your smile
kahe to aasmaa se chaand taare le aau
If you ask me, I'll bring you the moon and the stars from the sky
haseen jawaan aur dilkash nazaare le aau
I'll bring you beautiful sights and pleasing views
tera mamnoon hu
I am grateful to you
tumne nibhaaya yaaraana
You have fulfilled the obligations of friendship
teri hasee hai aaj sabse bada nazraana
Your smile is the biggest gift today
yaar ke hasti hi
The existence of a friend
mehefil pe jawaani chhaa gayi, chhaa gayi yaari hai!
Youthfulness has spread in this gathering, for it is friendship!
oh eh qurbaan qurbaan…oy oy oy
Oh, I sacrifice, I sacrifice...oy oy oy
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ajoy Das
Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤
A Dupierre
🕉☪️
Alok kumar nandi
Manna sir se behtar classical music ki bare sayed hi kisi ko gyaan tha.chahe wo rafhi saab yaa kishor daa bhi kiyun na ho.🥰❤🙏