On Hindi film director Manmohan Desai's birth anniversary, we celebrate his timeless collaborations with superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
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'Amar Akbar Anthony'
'Amar Akbar Anthony' showcased secularism and entertainment, featuring Bachchan alongside Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor. Bachchan played the role of Anthony.
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'Naseeb'
'Naseeb' is best remembered for Bachchan's dance in 'John Jani Janardan' which featured several Bollywood superstars. It later inspired Farah Khan's 'Deewangi Deewangi.'
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'Coolie'
'Coolie' tells the story of Iqbal, a Mumbai railway station worker fighting for coolies' rights. Big B was gravely injured during the shooting but bounced back.
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'Mard'
'Mard,' set in colonial India, was a game-changer for Bachchan and featured Amrita Singh, and Dara Singh, among others.