‘The Big B Avatars’ is a tribute to the unparalleled legacy of Amitabh Bachchan, whose influence on Indian cinema has transcended generations. Bhatt has created a visual journey through the iconic roles played by Bachchan across five decades, using a blend of form, colour, and composition to narrate his larger-than-life presence.
Bhatt reflects on the golden years of cinema and brings her pop-surrealist sensibilities to celebrate the multifaceted persona of Bachchan. The painting mirrors Bachchan’s towering persona through layers of imagery. Bhatt’s bold use of colour amplifies the cinematic atmosphere and explores Bachchan's versatility, spanning across genres, making him not only an actor but the embodiment of Indian cinema itself. Bhatt captures these unforgettable characters, from the brooding 'Angry Young Man' in Zanjeer (1973) to the indomitable hero of Sholay (1975) and the sharp-witted, ever-resilient Don (1978), where he delivered timeless songs like 'Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' and 'Khaike Paan Banaras Wala' . As one of Indian cinema’s greatest actors, Bachchan has effortlessly transitioned between genres, from the romance of Silsila to the comedy of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and this ability to shift seamlessly between intensity, romance, and comedy has solidified his place as the true showman of Indian cinema.
It explores characters that cemented Bachchan’s place as the ‘Voice of the Nation.’ The iconic roles of the actor’s career, such as his transformation into a common man in Don and his unforgettable dialogue delivery in Shahenshah (1988)—"Rishtey mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain!"—continue to resonate. ‘The Big B Avatars’ is a powerful reflection of Bachchan’s cinematic journey. Jenny has imprinted on canvas the indelible mark he left on Indian cinema and its audience.
LAYOUT |
Vertical |
MEDIUM |
Acrylic on Canvas |
SIZE |
48x96 Inches |
STYLE |
Contemporary |