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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
Nimrat Kaur hails Amitabh Bachchan's punctuality, work ethic
July 13, 2026 6:22 pm
Punctuality also has a profound psychological impact on the person practising it
Amitabh Bachchan says FIFA World Cup has disrupted his routine: 'Time has gone awry'
July 13, 2026 8:53 pm
Amitabh Bachchan, who is known to follow sports closely, shared that the late-night and early-morning match timings of the ongoing FIFA World Cup have thrown his schedule off.
Amitabh Bachchan paid Rs 15 crore overnight for a 15,000 sq ft land in Ayodhya: 'I am from UP'
July 06, 2026 12:46 pm
Veteran superstar Amitabh Bachchan made his Rs 15 crore deal for 15,000 sq ft land parcel in Ayodhya with a late-night call.
Mumbai rains: Water enters Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa compound in viral video
July 05, 2026 2:47 pm
Heavy rains in Mumbai led to flooding outside Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu residence, with videos showing water entering the megastar's compound going viral on social media.
Why Amitabh Bachchan ditched Farah Khan's Deewangi Deewangi shoot; Director joked about missing wedding invite
July 04, 2026 6:42 pm
Besides Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan's Deewangi Deewangi song featured 31 stars from across the Hindi film industry.
'You are an awful and despicable person': When Sharmila Tagore screamed at Sanjeev Kumar
June 29, 2026 7:14 pm
Sharmila Tagore recently recalled a memorable confrontation with Sanjeev Kumar, affectionately known as Haribhai, during the shooting of Mausam
‘Vaapas ghar jaana padega’: Amitabh Bachchan almost left Mumbai after a string of flops
June 29, 2026 1:32 pm
Veteran actor Bindu recently recalled the time when Amitabh Bachchan wanted to go back to his hometown Allahabad after consecutive flops, until Zanjeer emerged as a hit in 1973.
When K Bhagyaraj had a 'heated argument' with Amitabh Bachchan during Aakhree Raasta
June 27, 2026 4:31 pm
Long before Aakhree Raasta became a hit, its director K Bhagyaraj had to win over a skeptical Amitabh Bachchan, who doubted whether a filmmaker known for family comedies could pull off an action saga
No major stars, no hype: Why Anand Pandit knew Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past would work
June 26, 2026 4:02 pm
In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, producer Anand Pandit opens up about the success of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, why India's theatrical distribution model needs a rethink, and his long-standing relationships with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
'Actors charge Rs 100 cr, then demand entourage cost,' says filmmaker: 'Big B an exception'
June 26, 2026 12:33 pm
Producer KC Bokadia said that Amitabh Bachchan never burdened his producers with his entourage cost, and he has been this way from his early days.
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.
