Zanjeer

film by Mehra [1973]

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Zanjeer is a 1973 Indian film that marked a significant breakthrough for actor Amitabh Bachchan. The film, whose title translates to "Chain," was followed by other successful action movies like Deewaar and Sholay. Deewaar, for instance, delved into themes of morality, corruption, and the rise of organized crime in 1970s India.12

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Amitabh Bachchan
Rise to stardom
…first major success came with Zanjeer (1973; “Chain”). A string of action films followed, including Deewaar (1975; “Wall”), Sholay (1975; “Embers”; considered a landmark film in Indian cinema), and Don (1978). All of these films, and many others starring Bachchan, were scripted by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar (Salim-Javed), a
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…first major success came with Zanjeer (1973; “Chain”). A string of action films followed, including Deewaar (1975; “Wall”), Sholay (1975; “Embers”; considered a landmark film in Indian cinema), and Don (1978). All of these films, and many others starring Bachchan, were scripted by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar (Salim-Javed), a
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