Amitabh Bachchan Declares Work as the Remedy for Ailments

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Key Takeaways
- Amitabh Bachchan has a remarkable career in Indian cinema.
- He emphasizes the importance of work as a healing force.
- His film Piku will be re-released soon.
- He is set to star in “Ramayana: Part 1”.
- His legacy includes over 200 films.
Mumbai, April 22 (NationPress) The iconic Amitabh Bachchan, whose illustrious career has spanned more than five decades, proclaimed that work is the remedy for all ailments — a principle he passionately adheres to.
The film legend, who embarked on his Bollywood journey in 1969 with “Saat Hindustani”, expressed on his blog: “Work the cure for all ailments ..I worked ..(sic).”
This octogenarian is celebrated as one of the most remarkable, esteemed, and commercially successful actors in the annals of Indian cinema. With a filmography exceeding 200 movies, he first captured public attention in the early 1970s through films like Anand, Zanjeer, and Roti Kapada Aur Makaan.
He has consistently appeared in high-grossing films such as Deewaar, Sholay, Kabhi Kabhie, Hera Pheri, Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Kasme Vaade, Don, Trishul, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, Dostana, Naseeb, Laawaris, Namak Halaal, Andhaa Kaanoon, Coolie, Sharaabi, Namak Haraam, Abhimaan, Mili, Chupke Chupke, Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Silsila, Yaarana, Kaalia, Shakti, Shahenshah, and Agneepath, among others.
The thespian made his Tamil film debut in 2024 with “Vettaiyan”, featuring Rajinikanth as Athiyan, a senior police officer who accidentally shoots an innocent person during an encounter while probing the murder of a teacher.
Regarding his upcoming projects, his film “Piku”, released in 2015, is scheduled for a theatrical re-release on May 9.
This comedy-drama, directed by Shoojit Sircar, also stars Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, along with Moushumi Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, and Raghubir Yadav.
The narrative centers on Piku, an architect, and her elderly but overbearing father Bhaskor Banerjee, whose relationship deepens during a road trip to Kolkata, despite their differing ideologies and frequent arguments over trivial matters.
Next, he will appear in “Ramayana: Part 1”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The megastar is set to portray Jatayu in this film, which features Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.