Acting career
Bachchan made his film debut in 1969. His first acting role was in the film Saat Hindustani. From 1973 to 2003, he played a leading role in Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, Don, Trishul, Muqaddar ka Sikandar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Laawaris, Coolie, Baghban.In 1982, he played double roles in the musical Satte Pe Satta which was box office success.
From 2005 to present, he played leading as well as supporting roles in several series like Khakee, Aetbaar, Dev, Lakshya, Deewaar - Let's Bring Our Heroes Home, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Black, Waqt - The Race Against Time, Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Viruddh... Family Comes First, Dil Jo Bhi Kahey, Ek Ajnabee, Family - Ties of Blood, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Baabul, Eklavya - The Royal Guard, Nishabd, Shootout At Lokhandwala, Cheeni Kum, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, Yaar Meri Zindagi, Bhoothnath, Sarkar Raj, Paa,, Teen Patti, Bhoothnath Returns, Piku - Motion Se Hi Emotion, TE3N, Pink, Sarkar 3 and 102 Not Out.