On Amitabh Bachchan's birthday, check out vintage black-and-white pictures from his storied life

As veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan turns 79 on Monday, here are some vintage black-and-white pictures from his illustrious past.

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Amitabh Bachchan shared this picture on Instagram in which he was seen playing cricket on the sets of Mr Natwarlal. He joked that the bat was too small for him.

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Amitabh Bachchan wearing Rajasthani attire for a look test for the 1969 film Reshma Aur Shera.

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Amitabh Bachchan celebrates Holi with his family. The actor had shared it on the festival this year. 

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Amitabh Bachchan doing the rehearsal for the song Mere Paas Aao for the film Mr Natwarlal, The kid looking at him in amazement is Hrithik Roshan. This was shared by Amitabh Bachchan on Instagram. 

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Amitabh Bachchan poses with mother Teji Bachchan and younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan for a family portrait. 

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