11/06/2026
The famous Billa No. 786
is an iconic talisman and badge worn by Amitabh Bachchan across two of his most legendary Bollywood films:
Deewaar (1975) and Coolie (1983).
**Significance in Deewaar (1975)Amitabh's character (Vijay) wears a coat with the 786 badge. The metal tag famously stops a bullet,
acting as a lucky charm.
He dies later in the film when the badge drops in the climax.
**Significance in Coolie (1983)Bachchan plays the role of Iqbal, a porter wearing the 786 armband.
It became deeply symbolic of his survival following a near-fatal, real-life accident on.
