New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan is busier than he has ever been. Consider a normal day in the life of a celebrity. He just got home from a morning of shooting. Without a moment’s rest, he’s off to some photo-op. It’s time for a magazine cover shoot or a TV commercial/endorsement in the evening. (He is still India’s most marketable advertising force.) From being part of a one of a kind fantasy film Brahmastra to reuniting with Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai, the actor is not here to say Goodbye.
Apart from acting chops, Amitabh Bachchan has also garnered praises for lending his voice to numerous films. He is undisputedly an acting superstar, but along with it, his voice is something that everyone recognises and respects, as put together by Radhe Shyam creators.
Bollywood has seen numerous films where Big B’s narration has been one of the most crucial elements of the films. As big B mark’s his 80th birthday, a look at some movies that he’s narrated.
Radhe Shyam
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned narrator for the Hindi version of Prabhas ‘s film Radhe Shyam. Speaking about associating Big B with the project, directr Radha Krishan Kumar said that it required a narrator with a recognisable voice.
Lagaan
Amitabh Bachchan was the only one who could fit the bill as a powerful and respectable voice for Lagaan in this Aamir Khan film.
Jodhaa Akbar
Ashutosh Gowariker sought Big B for a voiceover in his historical drama Jodhaa Akbar once again. This time, the film starred none other than Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan’s real-life daughter-in-law.
Parineeta
He mentioned in an interview how lending his voice for Parineeta made him nostalgic because of his strong connection with Bengali culture and literature.
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
The film starring Abhishek Bachchan made quite an impact on audience and Amitabh Bachchan’s voiceover was just a cherry on the top.
The Ghazi Attack
Amitabh Bachchan voiced an important part of the film. The actor was also quite spell bound with Rana Daggubati’s film.