Happy B'day Big B: Here are 10 Definitive songs sung by the legend

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Amitabh Bachchan is perhaps the greatest living Bollywood icon today. The veteran actor and on-screen powerhouse has delivered some of the most unforgettable celluloid moments in Indian movie history, ranging from his earlier work in movies like ‘Anand’ and ‘Bawarchi’ to his peak as a lead hero throughout the 70’s and 80’s or his most recent performances in movies like ‘Sarkar’, ‘Cheeni Kum’ and more.

Besides his impeccable acting chops, the legendary star is also known for his trademark style of singing – which he has lent to several Bollywood tunes during the course of his illustrious career.

From the fun and enthusiastic tracks like ‘Rang Barse’ and ‘Khaike Paan’ to highly emotive and soulful – ‘Mein Yahan Tu Wahan’ and ‘Rozana Jiye’ – there are several must-have Big B classics, that reek of his essence as a performer and interpreter behind the microphone.

In an attempt to sum-up a list of his ten definitive tracks, we have attempted to put together some of his most memorable performances from the recording studio.

Here are the ‘definitive 10’ of those classic Big B tracks from era to era:

Rang Barse