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Amitabh Bachchan
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- Born 11 October 1942
- Place of Birth Prayagraj
- Occupation Film Actor, Film Producer, Singer, Television Actor, Actor, Writer
- Father Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- Mother Teji Bachchan
- Spouse Jaya Bhaduri (1973)
- Siblings Ajitabh Bachchan
- Education Sherwood College, Kirori Mal College, Boys' High School & College, Post Graduate Government College - 11, Chandigarh
- Years active 1969-present
- Other names Angry Young Man, Mahanayak, Shahenshah, Big B
- Children Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan Nanda
- Net Worth 470,000,000 United States Dollar ( Source: Wikipedia )
Related Other Pages:
- The Real Superstar,
- Ajitabh Bachchan,
- Sholay
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ABOUT Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian superstar who has appeared in numerous Hindi movies. He is often regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan was born in Allahabad, to poet father Harivansh Rai Srivastava (Bachchan), a well-known Hindi poet and mother Teji Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan achieved stardom with films like Zanjeer (1973), Deewar (1975), Don and Trishul. He also earned the tag of Angry Young Man for his powerful performances. Bachchan saw a sluggish career progress through the 80's. However, he came back as a host to of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the Indian adaptation of the British television game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Amitabh was "voted the greatest star of stage or screen" in a BBC Your Millennium online poll. BBC noted, "Many people in the western world will not have heard of him....but is a reflection of the huge popularity of Indian films." In his second coming, he is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with films such as Pink, Paa, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Sarkaar etc.
Amitabh Bachchan FILMS AND CREDITS
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AMITABH BACHCHAN NEWS
Agastya Nanda says the Bachchan-Kapoor legacy is not his to carry; Ikkis co-star calls him a liar, bully and complaint box
January 05, 2026 7:03 pm
During an interactive session with Sriram Raghavan and Simar Bhatia, Agastya Nanda was asked about the pressure of coming from an illustrious film family.
Amitabh Bachchan says he feels 'stuck' with 'no work' as KBC 17 ends: 'A wet vast wasteland'
January 05, 2026 10:35 am
Amitabh Bachchan recently finished shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. In his latest blog, the veteran actor expressed feeling 'stuck' with no work.
Amitabh Bachchan would write to his parents every night, and read Gita every morning, recalls Ranjeet: 'That was his routine'
January 03, 2026 1:30 pm
In a recent interview, veteran actor Ranjeet revealed that superstar Amitabh Bachchan used to write letters to his parents at night and read Gita as a daily routine.
As another season of KBC ends, Amitabh Bachchan says he spent one-third of his life on the show: 'When my eyes filled with tears...'
January 03, 2026 12:18 pm
As Season 17 of KBC came to an end, Amitabh Bachchan appeared visibly emotional, thanking the audience for their support and delighting them with a special musical performance.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 grand finale: Amitabh Bachchan sings his classics non-stop for 30 minutes, Kiku Sharda tickles funny bone on hot seat
January 02, 2026 11:22 pm
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 grand finale: Host Amitabh Bachchan will croon songs like 'Rang Barse', 'Hori Khele Raghuveera', 'Chalat Musafir' and 'Mere Angne Mein', among others.
Agastya Nanda says ‘nanu’ Amitabh Bachchan ‘is very serious’ at home but is playful in public; why this happens and the impact on younger family members
January 02, 2026 3:56 pm
Agastya’s co-star Jaideep Ahlawat added to the humour, saying, “If you want to get beaten in the vanity take Jayaji’s name, but if you want to get beaten at home, then take Big B sir’s name.”
'If something happens to Amitabh Bachchan, your wife will face consequences': Khuda Gawah producer recalls shooting amid war in Afghanistan
January 02, 2026 1:05 pm
Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi shot in Afghanistan amid rising tensions with Taliban in the early 1990s.
Amitabh Bachchan agrees as Agastya Nanda says nani Jaya Bachchan is strict, says Big B 'serious at home, doesn't joke'
January 01, 2026 2:13 pm
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Agastya Nanda said while grandmother Jaya Bachchan is strict, grandfather Amitabh Bachchan is way more serious at home and he has rarely seen his fun side.
Amitabh Bachchan teases grandson Agastya Nanda for helping Simar Bhatia with her saree trail: ‘Never seen you do this’
January 01, 2026 11:22 am
On KBC, Amitabh Bachchan is seen pulling Agastya Nanda’s leg after he helped co-star Simar Bhatia with her saree trail.
Amitabh Bachchan says 'pehelwan' Dharmendra held him tightly during Sholay's death scene, he was in agony: 'My acting was natural'
December 31, 2025 7:22 pm
Amitabh Bachchan remembered his late friend Dharmendra on his show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He recalled his Sholay death scene.
AMITABH BACHCHAN VIDEOS
26/11 Stories of Strength – A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
26/11 Stories of Strength – watch A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
26/11 Stories of Strength – A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
June 08, 2020 12:49 pm
On November 26,The Indian Express hosted the third edition of 26/11 Stories of Strength, an initiative to honour survivors and their families. Nritarutya Dance Company performed on Vande Mataram as Amitabh Bachan’s voice emerges in the background.
26/11 Stories of Strength - Amitabh Bachchan Speech
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
On Nov 26, The Indian Express hosted the third edition of 26/11 Stories of Strength, an initiative to honour survivors and their families and to recount their stories of resilience in the face of grief and loss.
Thugs of Hindostan: Audience Review
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Thugs of Hindostan, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheikh, is the big Diwali release this year. Here's what the audience had to say after watching it.
All the winners of Kaun Banega Crorepati and what they are up to now
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Amitabh Bachchan returned with the tenth season of KBC on Sony channel. The reality game show has given us several winners ever since it debuted on Indian television in 2000. Here are all the top winners of KBC and what they are doing today.
Amitabh Bachchan’s full speech at 26/11 #StoriesOfStrength
June 08, 2020 12:25 pm
At the stories of strength event in 2008, Actor Amitabh Bachchan speaks on how we must recognise that to vilify a foe is no victory at all, to understand a foe is the first act of strength in resistance
Ambanis Celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL Win With A Star Studded Bash
June 22, 2020 7:02 pm
Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Veteran Actor Om Puri's Death
June 22, 2020 7:14 pm
Amitabh Bachchan who has worked with the late actor Om Puri in several films like 'Baabul' 'Kyun ! Ho Gaya Na' and 'Lakshya' tweeted, "Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. a dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief !"
Amitabh Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu Talk About Their Characters In Shoojit Sircar's Pink
June 08, 2020 11:53 am
Watch Amitabh Bachchan and Tapsee Pannu Talk About Their Characters In Shoojit Sircar's film Pink
Amitabh Bachchan At Pink Trailer Launch: I Want India To Be Free Of Rapes
June 08, 2020 11:51 am
At the trailer launch of the film Pink, Amitabh Bachchan expressed his wish of seeing a free India where rape crimes would be non-existent.
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