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Amitabh Bachchan, the megastar of Indian cinema, turns 80 today. But it is not just his enigmatic on-screen presence, Big B manages to make heads turn off-camera, too. From the exuberant Jai of Sholay, to the angry-young Vijay Dinanath Chauhan of Agneepath, the actor has created an unfading legacy in acting, and also paved way for many fashion trends. As such, to celebrate his special day, we have complied some of his most iconic looks. (Express archives)
Remember Amitabh Bachchan's blue knotted shirt in 'Deewar'? The look, which created ripples in the world of fashion, has an interesting story to it. Earlier, the actor had shared on Instagram that the shirt had been too long and the director didn't have the time to replace it -- hence he tied it into a knot! (Source: Amitabh Bachchan/ Instagram)
The actor dressed as matador for the movie 'Naseeb'. Needless to say, everything was on point. (Source: Amitabh Bachchan / Instagram)
In the movie 'Inquilaab', in which Amitabh played the role of a police inspector, he was seen in a kaftan-like white dress with black border that was cinced at the waist with a cloth belt. (Source: Amitabh Bachchan/ Instagram)
One of his most-loved movies, the actor was seen sporting leather jackets and bell bottoms in 'Amar Akbar Anthony'. (Express archive photo)
In Agneepath, Amitabh Bachchan looked dapper in an all white pantsuit. (Express archive photo)
Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan paired together in 'Baghban', in which he aced the casual as well as the formal look with equal ease. (Express archive photo)
Amitabh Bachhan, Rishi Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Mithun Chakraborty pose for a picture together. In the photo, Big B wears a short kurta featuring a deep V neck line and pants. (Express archive photo)
Amitabh Bachchan's iconic look in 'Hum' comprised of a knotted white shirt, black jacket, pants, and a gamcha wrapped around his neck. (Express archive photo)
Casual look done right -- puffy jacket, chinos, and sneakers; a look from his film 'Indrajeet'. (Express archive photo)
