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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
Amitabh Bachchan's father almost named him 'Inquilab', reveals brother Ajitabh: 'Adopted Bachchan surname to reject caste'
September 25, 2025 9:29 am
In a recent interview, Amitabh Bachchan's brother Ajitabh revealed that their father Harivansh Rai Bachchan almost named the superstar 'Inquilab' and chose 'Bachchan' to reject caste.
'Jaya Bachchan actually beat me up with a stick, unhe gussa bahut aata hai,' Bhojpuri actor Nirahua recalls doing film with Big B, Jaya: 'I was hurt'
September 24, 2025 5:11 pm
Nirahua had the opportunity to share the screen with the legendary couple Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in the Bhojpuri film Ganga Devi. Jaya Bachchan had to act as if she was hitting him but she actually did, leaving him hurt.
Director recalls being insulted by the crew on the set of an Amitabh Bachchan film, as the superstar’s production house went bankrupt: 'I decided that I’ll never direct'
September 19, 2025 9:18 pm
Tinnu Anand, in a recent interview, recalled the financial crisis faced by Amitabh Bachchan’s production house while he was making a film for them.
Amitabh Bachchan was shooed away from a US club, returned in a limousine to make an entry with cigar in hand: 'They welcomed me'
September 19, 2025 1:21 pm
During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, host Amitabh Bachchan recalled how he was denied entry into a club in US and what he did afterwards.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Visually impaired IAS officer leaves Amitabh Bachchan emotional, says ‘People often tell me how tall and handsome you are’
September 18, 2025 1:57 pm
Visually impaired contestant Ayushi shared that although she cannot see Big B in person, she has always been told about his striking looks and magnetic personality.
Aishwarya Rai was against working with 'crook' producer accused of being a 'wife-beater', but Amitabh Bachchan 'knew him very well': Prahlad Kakkar
September 18, 2025 1:31 pm
Aishwarya Rai was never in favour of working with a producer accused of physical violence, as she felt very strongly about the matter, revealed ad guru Prahlad Kakkar.
Deepika Padukone dropped from Prabhas' Kalki sequel, official statement raises questions about her 'commitment'
September 18, 2025 11:56 am
Deepika Padukone and the producers of Kalki 2898 AD couldn't strike a deal for her return in the upcoming sequel of the film; it was announced that she wouldn't be returning as the character Sumathi.
'Abhishek Bachchan is an amazing actor, but lazy,' says Prahlad Kakkar as he's asked about controversial comment questioning actor's career despite 17 flops
September 17, 2025 3:33 pm
Ad guru Prahlad Kakkar revisited his feud with Abhishek Bachchan, whose talent he questioned when he said that anybody else would've been kicked out of Bollywood with his track record.
'Aishwarya Rai runs the Bachchan house, hasn't moved to mother's home': Prahlad Kakkar dismisses Aishwarya-Abhishek separation rumours
September 17, 2025 3:25 pm
Ad guru Prahlad Kakkar spoke about the rumours of a rift between celebrity couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, and revealed the only reason why she spends her days at her mother's house.
Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 overtakes Ashneer Grover's Rise and Fall in OTT viewership chart, Amitabh Bachchan's KBC 17 claims third spot
September 16, 2025 5:42 pm
While Bigg Boss 19 and Rise and Fall secured the top two spots, Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 17 claimed third place, pushing The Great Indian Kapil Show and Pati Patni Aur Panga down the rankings.
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.
