Indian cinema's most iconic and charismatic superstar is Amitabh Bachchan who is not just a phenomenon but an inspiration to many current and budding actors. His domination at the box-office in the 70s and 80s speaks volumes of his work and fan following which continues to grow by the day. He made his debut in K. A. Abbas's Saat Hindustani in 1969 which was followed by a few flops but it was Zanjeer in 1973 that turned the tables in his favour. He has delivered blockbuster after blockbusters in the form of Sholay, Deewaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Don, Naseeb, Sharaabi and others. Despite his age, he continues to receive acting offers and grow in popularity. Son of poet and lyricist Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri and has a daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and a son Abhishek Bachchan, who is married to actress Aishwarya Rai.