5 Films to Watch Starring Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan

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Abhimaan

Amitabh plays Subir, a renowned singer who encourages his wife Uma (Jaya) to also join his profession. But when she finds more success than him, their marriage begins to witness cracks.

Sholay

The real life duo paired up once again for the iconic Sholay, building a quiet romance between an ex-convict and a widow.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Years after Jaya quit acting, she returned to the screen with her husband for Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Silsila

Arguably the most talked about film when it comes to the duo's marriage, Silsila capitalised on the real-life rumours surrounding Jaya, Amitabh and Rekha during the late Seventies and early Eighties.

Bansi Birju

The duo's first film was Bansi Birju, where they played a couple whose happy marriage takes a turn when their village finds out that Bansi is a sex worker.

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