On Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday, We Look Back At Some Of The Iconic Bikes He Has Ridden In His Movies

From classic roadsters to legendary cruisers, here are the top bikes the now 80-year old legend starred alongside  

Amitabh Bachchan is undoubtedly an iconic name in Bollywood. While he’s known for his legendary voice, diverse roles and exemplary dialogues, us motorcycle fanatics remember him for another reason: the bikes he’s ridden in his movies. So on Big B’s 80th birthday, we explore a handpicked list of some of the best bikes that he’s swung his leg over, on the silver screen:

Shahenshah & Mukaddar Ka Sikandar - Yamaha RD350

Amitabh Bachchan was seen riding the Yamaha RD350, a bike that attained cult status in the 1980s and continues to be a favourite among die-hard motorcycle aficionados. While they’re seldom seen on the road nowadays, motorcycle enthusiasts still lust after its 350cc two-stroke twin-cylinder mill. 

Sholay - Ariel 530

In what is hands down one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic movies, he’s seen in the side car of what appears to be an Ariel 530 with Dharmendra riding the bike, in the legendary song ‘Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge’. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Geraftaar- Royal Enfield Bullet 350

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is definitely the most relevant bike on the list even today and Amitabh Bachchan got a chance to ride it in Geraftaar, a movie that came out back in 1985. He’s seen using the bike to pin the villain against the wall. A Bullet 350 as a weapon? Built like a gun indeed!

Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap- Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic

In Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap, a relatively newer entry in Big B’s filmography, he’s seen riding the Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, a bike that arguably matches his baritone voice, dominant on-screen personality, and physically large stature. 

Special Mention- SRK’s gift to the Bachchan family

While this isn’t a bike that Big B has ridden in a movie, it’s worthwhile mentioning how Shah Rukh Khan showered his love on Abhishek Bachchan by gifting him a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 on the set of Happy New Year. While it’s not a direct gift to Big B, the cruiser has found its way to the Bachchan family. 

Here’s to wishing Amitabh Bachchan a happy birthday and many many safe miles on the bikes he’ll ride in the future.