Shatrughan Sinha Turns 86: Here Are Some Of His Iconic Films You Can’t Miss Watching

Shatrughan Sinha, commonly known as Shotgun, an Indian movie actor turned politician, celebrates his birthday today. The actor, who is most known for his vintage line ‘Khamosh’ and the unique manner he says it, has provided us with some very stunning conversations over the course of his three-decade career. The 76-year-old actor has appeared in almost 100 Bollywood films. Since 1980, the star has indeed been wedded to Poonam Sinha, with whom he has three children: Sonakshi Sinha, Kush Sinha, and Luv Sinha. During the 1970s and 1980s, his films were the most popular. 

1. Kalicharan

Looking at the actor’s journey and embarking it through his movies, here are some of the hits that the actor had given in the past. Subhash Ghai’s directorial debut, Kalicharan, was released in 1976. Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy featured in this Indian action drama. The movie was a box office success, and it was recreated in four languages.

2. Kaala Patthar

Another one was Kaala Patthar which is a 1979 Indian film directed and produced by Yash Chopra and based on the Chasnala mining catastrophe. Shatrughan Sinha, Shashi Kapoor, and Amitabh Bachchan united in that period for the fourth time in this film. Many Filmfare awards were also given to this film.

3. Choron Ki Baarat

Another film that praised the dynamic performer was Choron Ki Baaraat. Harmesh Malhotra directed the film. Shatrughan Sinha appeared on the big screen alongside Neetu Singh, a B-town actress. The film was a Bollywood success when it was released in 1980. 

4. Dostana

Raj Khosla directed Dostana, a 1980 Indian action movie. That indeed was one of the year’s highest-grossing films at that time. Amitabh Bachchan with Zeenat Aman also appeared in the film. 

5. Naseeb

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Naseeb was another masterclass delivered by the renowned actor. It is a well-known Bollywood action comedy movie that was released in theatres in 1981. Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini, and Reena Roy starred alongside Shatrughan Sinha in the film.