Birthday Special: Rare and unseen pics of megastar Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's birthday is almost like a festival in India. Hoards of fans thronged outside his Juhu home Jalsa to catch a glimpse of the star on his special day. As he turns 80, we look back at some photos from his journey that you may have not seen before.

Bachchan with Dilip Kumar on the set of Ramesh Sippy’s film ‘Shakti’. The movie completed 40 years last week. Credit: Moses Sapir

Bachchan with the legendary Yash Chopra on the sets of a movie. It was Chopra who came to the Big B's assistance when the actor was going through financial problems. Credit: Twitter/SrBachchan

A glimpse of a young and charming Bachchan. Credit: Moses Sapir

A candid photo of Bachchan during the shooting of the song 'Yaari Pe Kurban' from the film 'Geraftaar'. Credit: Moses Sapir

Big B is seen enjoying his food during a lunch break of a movie shoot. Credit: Moses Sapir

Big B with Jaya Bachchan in the Bollywood romance film 'Bansi Birju'. This was their film together but it was released only after 'Ek Nazar'. Credit: Moses Sapir

Bachchan with Shatrughan Sinha on the sets of 'Kaala Patthar' (1979). It was reported that their relationship turned sour during the shooting and never recovered. Credit: Moses Sapir

Bachchan turned cameraman for his son Abhishek Bachchan's Superman-themed birthday party. Credit: Moses Sapir

An adorable snap of Harivansh Rai and Abhishek Bachchan visiting Big B on the sets of 'Kaala Patthar'. Credit: Moses Sapir

Bachchan addresses the audience as his co-actor Shashi Kapoor looks on during a special screening of 'Kaala Patthar' in the UK. Credit: Moses Sapir