Coolie

film by Desai [1983

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role of Bachchan

  • Amitabh Bachchan, 2013
    In Amitabh Bachchan: Hits, misses, and politics

    …the set of his film Coolie in 1982 touched off a national prayer vigil for his recovery. His subsequent films, however, did poorly at the box office, with a few exceptions such as Shahenshah (1988; “Emperor of Emperors”) and Hum (1991; “Us”). Bachchan entered politics at the encouragement of his…

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