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The year 1975 marked a transformative moment in Bollywood history, with Amitabh Bachchan's portrayal of Vijay in _Deewaar_ defining the 'angry young man' archetype that resonated deeply with India's disillusioned middle class.
_Deewaar_, directed by Yash Chopra and penned by the legendary Salim-Javed duo, was more than a sibling rivalry story; it mirrored a nation on the brink, where one brother becomes a police officer and the other an underworld figure, culminating in a dramatic confrontation.
"Amitabh Bachchan's Vijay became the voice of the angry, disillusioned middle class," capturing the frustrations of the era.
This film stood alongside other monumental releases like _Sholay_, which stormed cinemas on August 15, 1975, and _Jai Santoshi Maa_, reflecting the diverse cinematic landscape of the time.
The iconic dialogue from _Deewaar_,
"mere paas maa hai", remains etched in the collective memory of film audiences, symbolizing the emotional core of the film and its enduring legacy.
Together, these films showcased Bollywood's versatility and cemented 1975 as a landmark year that shaped Hindi cinema's narrative and cultural identity.
As one of the most defining characters in Indian cinema, Vijay's angry young man persona continues to influence Bollywood storytelling and audience perceptions decades later.
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Fifty years ago, Amitabh Bachchan's portrayal of Vijay in the 1975 film Deewaar redefined Bollywood with the 'angry young man' archetype, capturing the disillusionment of India's middle class amid social turmoil, alongside landmark films like Sholay and Jai Santoshi Maa that shaped Hindi cinema's golden year.
