61: Bachchan '73 - '75

In this episode we discuss three mid-'70s films starring Amitabh the “Big B” Bachchan. Show Notes: * We did not come up with a series name * Our previous [AB episode](https://audioboom.com/posts/6295088-bachchan-76-78) * We still can’t find some of Bachchan’s big '70s hits * Thank you Edmonton Public Library * Bachchan: The Early Years * [Namak Haraam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namak_Haraam) * [Hrishikesh Mukherjee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrishikesh_Mukherjee) * Social justice and class struggle themes * The persuasiveness of poets * [Ken Loach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Loach) (INTERVAL (“[Aa Raat Jaati Hai Chupke Se](https://youtu.be/s3Tw-nTRdFs)” from Benaam) * [Benaam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benaam(1974film)) * Horror and thriller tropes * [RIP Johnny](https://i.imgur.com/3IqqD6Z.gif) * Comparisons to Don * Newsflash: [Helen is attractive](http://bollywoodgallery.net/albums/film/normalHindiactressoldgoldsexyHelen_photos1.jpg)) * AB’s nasty streak * [Mili](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mili(1975film)) * Erin wants a [butlertron](https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/clonehigh/images/3/3c/Mr._B.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161125185317) * Bachchan’s creepiest scene * The terminal romance genre * [The Fault in Our Stars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheFaultinOurStars_(film)) * Switzerland! * [Bobby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby(1973film)) NEXT TIME: Paul Blinov and Fawnda Mithrush of I Don’t Get It join us to discuss Taal and Dil To Pagal Hai Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB](http://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [ATB Cares](https://www.atbcares.com/)) Listen to [The WorkNotWork Show](http://the.worknotwork.show/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2))! and [Stitcher](http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bollywoodpod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers/)! #NamakHaraam, #HrishikeshMukherjee, #AmitabhBachchan #RajeshKhanna, #SimiGarewal, #Rekha, #Benaam, #MoushumiChatterjee, #Helen, #Satyen Kappu, #Mili, #JayaBhaduri, #JayaBachchan, #AshokKumar