Birthday special! When Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayed God in movies

Amitabh Bachchan has been part of Indian cinema for decades and has had his share of fascinating characters. As he mentions, the character he played as a doctor in ‘Anand’ was so powerful that each time he went to the script room, he got emotional because he knew that in that scene, as a doctor, he had to say something that would be very difficult. Then there was the intense role of a police officer in ‘Zanjeer’.Some other notable performances include him playing God in various films. Here are some of those memorable roles.
‘Hello Brother‘
Amitabh Bachchan has voiced God in the 1999 action-comedy ‘Hello Brother’, directed by Sohail Khan. The movie stars Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Rani Mukerji. The movie is a remake of the South Indian film ‘Aayushkalam’. It stars an honest policeman, Vishal, who gets shot by a rich businessman. Later, he has a heart transplant from a donor, which happened to belong to a very bad person. As Vishal progresses further on his spree, he realizes that he is being guided by the spirit of his donor with an eventual motive to destroy a drug racket. The divine voice given by Bachchan lends an air of poetic beauty to this story, which matches the unconventional nature of the film.
‘God Tussi Great Ho’
In ‘God Tussi Great Ho’, Rumi Jaffery directs Bachchan as God himself. It also stars Salman Khan along with Priyanka Chopra and Sohail Khan in important roles. The story starts with a man named Arun; he shows his anger towards God for all the bad things that happen in his life. Suddenly, God appears before him and gives him extraordinary powers. With these powers, he thinks he will make the world a better place by fulfilling all the wishes of the people in the world. The film was praised for its single-story plot and its quotable dialogues too.
‘Agni Varsha’
Arjun Sanjani has directed the movie ‘Agni Varsha’. Amitabh Bachchan has starred in the movie as the Vedic god known as Devraj. The movie also comprises Jackie Shroff along with Nagarjuna, Raveena Tandon, and Milind Soman. The two strongest characters of this movie are two priests called Yavakri and Parvasu who want to pacify the rain god Indra. Their actions result in deceit and destruction, bringing with them dreadful consequences. In the character of Devraj, Bachchan illustrates his ability to portray such divine authority and adds greater significance to the movie’s plot. This movie is especially known for its vivid dances and the spiritual battles faced by the protagonists.
These movies are just small instances where the actor has captivated the audience with his charm. In the above-mentioned movies, Amitabh Bachchan played the role of the god, making his performances truly memorable in Indian cinema. Whether it is through voice or his physical presence on screen, Bachchan continues to captivate audiences with his portrayal of God, bringing a unique combination of decorum and charm to every role.