In a career spanning almost five decades, Big B has appeared in over 190 Indian films. From gruelling action-sequences to light-hearted comedies to rom-com's the megastar has played varied roles.
A look at some of his iconic dialogues, that epitomize his career.
1. Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai 'Shahenshah'. This dialogue is from Big B's 1988 movie 'Shahenshah'where Big B plays the role of a corrupt cop by day and a vigilante by the night helping the poor and needy.
2. Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, naamumkin hai. 'Don'. These lines not only establishes cleverness of the character but also show how Big B's character could hoodwink the cops too. The dialogue became so popular that it was reused in 2006's Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Don'
3. Yeh tumhare baap ka ghar nahin, police station hai, is liye seedhi tarha khade raho - Zanjeer - Known as a career-defining film for Big B this dialogue from 'Zanjeer' gave BIG B the tag of an angry young man
4. Aaj mere paas bangla hai, gaadi hai, bank balance hai, kya hae tumhare paas? - Deewar's iconic dialogue shows the relation of two brothers where Big B plays the role of a criminal too proud of what he has become
5. Hum jahankhade ho jaatehain, line wahi se shuru hoti hain. This dialogue from Big B's movie Kaalia from 1981 not only shows the dominance of his character but also shows how a simple man quickly learns the ways of the criminal world.
6. I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because English is a very phunny language. Bhairo becomes Byron because their minds are very narrow! - Namak Halal These lines are still remembered with fondness and express the feelings of every small town individuals struggling to make it big.