Jaya Bachchan’s impeccable talent slalomed her to the top of  the Bollywood eco system. Making her film debut as a teenager in Mahanagar (1963), Jaya Bachchan who turns 72 today, gave Hindi cinema several memorable characters over the years. In an era when glamour was the byword for success at the box office, her girl-next-door looks won the day for her. An actress par excellence,  she gave us scintillating performances in movies like Guddi, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, Mili, Koshish, Sholay, Silsila,.. And many more.

However, Jaya Bachchan always grabbed the limelight for her romance with Amitabh Bachchan too. Their love blossomed on the sets of Ek Nazar. In a chat show, Amitabh Bachchan revealed the had taken a good look at Jaya Bhaduri (then) on the cover of a magazine.. He also said that the one thing which really caught his attention were her beautiful eyes.

Amitabh Bachchan got the first hit of his career,  Zanjeer (1973) opposite her. That was the film which put him on the road to superstardom. Here are some of the most romantic pictures of this timeless couple,  as we celebrate Jaya Bachchan’s birthday today. Have a look.