Amitabh Bachchan clocks 50 years in Bollywood: Abhishek Bachchan pens a heartfelt note for the legendary ICON!Feb 15 (AZINS) It's been 50 years since 'Megastar of Bollywood' Amitabh Bachchan made his debut in movies. The legendary actor was first seen in the film, Saat Hindustani released in the year 1969. Since then, there was no turning back for Big B! He went on to star in iconic films namely Anand, Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Deewaar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, to name a few. Senior Bachchan also received several accolades in these five decades and is considered as one of the greatest artists ever.

A while back, Big B's son and actor Abhishek Bachchan took to his Instagram page and shared a photo donning a T-Shirt with Big B's photo on it. Abhishek shared a heartfelt note as his father clocked 50 years in the movie industry.

He said, "ICON!To me, he's so much more. My father, best friend, guide, best critic, greatest support, idol..... HERO! 50 years today he started his journey in films. Even today, his passion and love for his craft and work is the same as I'm sure it was on the first day. Dearest Pa, today we celebrate you, your talent, your passion, your brilliance and your immense influence. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next 50 years. The coolest thing he taught me today....As I went, in the morning to wish him for completing 50 years of being an actor and to tell him that I was leaving for work- I asked him where he was all ready to go to? He said..... To work! ....#50yrsofBigB#amitabhbachchan #BigB"

Even Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda shared a stylish photo of the legendary actor from an old album. She captioned the photo saying, "GOLD."

On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen sharing the screen space with Taapsee Pannu in Red Chillies Entertainment's Badla.