New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan, who is considered the heart and soul of Indian cinema by fans, has blessed Bollywood with numerous exciting movies over the years. In his cinematic journey, the 83-year-old actor has appeared in around 200 films, many of which proved to be major hits, solidifying his status as one of the greatest of all time.

From television to the silver screen, Big B’s fame and popularity are unmatched. He has been honoured with several prestigious accolades for his contribution to the world of cinema. As a result, Amitabh not only has fans in India but also enjoys a massive following across the globe.

Amitabh entered Bollywood as an actor in 1969 with Saat Hindustani. In the Khwaja Ahmad Abbas directorial, he was one of the seven protagonists. And there was no looking back for Amitabh since then.

Namak Haraam, Abhimaan, Majboor, Mili, Chupke Chupke, Do Anjaane, Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Silsila, Yaarana, Kaalia, Shakti, Aakhree Raasta, Shahenshah and Agneepath are considered some of his most popular works. On television, Amitabh continues to dominate the charts with the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Hindi version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

But did you know Amitabh has also worked in Hollywood? And that’s not all! He even shared the screen with legendary actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in an international project.

Here, we are talking about The Great Gatsby. The much-talked-about movie was based on the 1925 novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. It also featured Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke and Elizabeth Debicki in pivotal roles. Interestingly, Amitabh portrayed the character of a gambler named Meyer Wolfsheim in the Baz Luhrmann directorial.

The Great Gatsby turned out to be a commercial success at the box office. It was honored in the Best Production Design and Best Costume Design categories at the 86th Academy Awards. On IMDb (Internet Movie Database), the film holds a rating of 7.2 out of 10, based on insights from over six lakh users of the platform.