Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan: 7 Films That Celebrate Their Love & Legacy On-Screen
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Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan—Bollywood's iconic couple—commemorate their long-lasting marriage, having wed on June 3, 1973. Over the decades of love, strife, and films, their on-screen chemistry continues to enchant people. Here are seven unforgettable movies that bear witness to their excellence together
Amitabh revolutionized Bollywood with his passionate interpretation of an upright police officer, while Jaya had a defining role which tempered his fire with softness. This action movie opened the doors to their sizzling chemistry
Zanjeer (1973)
This sad drama delves into marriage and professional rivalry, as Amitabh and Jaya give one of their most powerful performances
Abhimaan (1973)
Bollywood's all-time blockbuster saw Amitabh as brooding Jai, while Jaya's understated strength as Radha infused the scene with depth in this iconic film. Their chemistry was established in the sweeping story which still resonates now
Sholay (1975)
This fun and light-hearted classic saw the duo at their best, displaying their genius for comedy. Amitabh's subtle sense of humor and Jaya's charm turned this Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed movie into a delightful treat
Chupke Chupke (1975)
Jaya's being a cheerful, dying girl was endearing, while Amitabh's understated yet profound performance as the girl's love interest rendered this film a masterpiece of pathos
Mili (1975)
This love story is still irrevocable, since Amitabh and Jaya portrayed a married couple entangled in a whirl of lost love and fate. Their on-screen relationship was coupled with the added intrigue that they were a couple in real life too
Silsila (1981)
After years of separation on screen, Jaya and Amitabh came together in this Karan Johar blockbuster, playing the strong patriarchal figures of a high-life family—regal, loving, and ever-authoritative.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)