Hollywood's been trying hard to get digital actors to look just right, and while the technology isn't quite there yet -- replicating human eye movements is the last hurdle on the block -- there is much interest in resurrecting a young From Russia With Love-era Sean Connery and making Bond movies with the right man in the middle.

In our case, we're dying for another dose of the angry young man. The one actor we can never get enough of.

Today, Amitabh Bachchan turns 66 and he's still acting in over a half-dozen films a year, which is a remarkable achievement. But because every one of them isn't a Nishabd or Eklavya, they usually see the Big B relegated to second or third fiddle, and supporting acts really don't do our man justice.

So instead of drawing up another futile Best Of Bachchan list, here's a look at how the mere addition of a young Big B could salvage some significant cinematic failures. A golden era Bachchan makes all the difference in the world to the cast and the film, and surely present-day filmmakers are wistful about the angry man not being young anymore.

Happy Birthday, Amitji. Consider this feature a brief, cheeky look at how evergreen you remain in the nation's collective heart.

Text: Raja Sen | Imaging: Uday Kuckian

Also Read: Wish Big B

Next