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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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Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia
Amitabh Bachchan AWARDS
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Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia
AMITABH BACHCHAN NEWS
'Akshay Kumar refused to play god in OMG because of Amitabh Bachchan', reveals director Umesh Shukla; 'If Big B couldn't do it...'
September 16, 2025 3:52 pm
Director Umesh Shukla talks about pitching the script of OMG to Akshay Kumar and recalls how the actor had his qualms about playing the character of god because of something Big B did.
Director of Amitabh Bachchan's cult classic thriller denies plagiarising Quentin Tarantino's original, says he's never even seen it: 'It was boring'
September 13, 2025 4:56 pm
Director Sanjay Gupta swore that he hasn't seen Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, the movie he has been accused of copying and releasing as Kaante.
'Jaya Bachchan invited Rekha to her home, made it clear who is Mrs Bachchan,' says veteran journalist; claims Rekha turned vegetarian for Amitabh Bachchan
September 14, 2025 8:11 am
Senior journalist Pooja Samant tells the story behind Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's alleged relationship, and how Jaya Bachchan drew a clear line in the sand between the actors.
Jaya Bachchan would send letters in Amitabh Bachchan's tiffix box, he was 'grateful' when she gave up her career for kids, says veteran journalist
September 13, 2025 10:31 am
Amitabh Bachchan, in a conversation with Balasaheb Thackeray, once acknowledged the significant contribution Jaya Bachchan made to their martial life.
Suniel Shetty was held at gunpoint by cops after 9/11, Amitabh Bachchan got 'dirty looks' in public: 'Americans were in panic mode'
September 11, 2025 4:56 pm
Suniel Shetty and Mahesh Manjrekar were nearly arrested in Los Angeles, days after 9/11, when someone thought they looked suspicious and called the police on them.
'Dekh lunga, tu aa set pe': What Kaante director thought after intimidating meeting with Amitabh Bachchan
September 11, 2025 1:58 pm
Amitabh Bachchan didn't utter a word during the narration of Kaante, during which filmmaker Sanjay Gupta took his permission to use cuss words.
Bollywood couple demands 11 vanity vans, separate kitchens, gyms; Amitabh Bachchan is only one who doesn't, says Sanjay Gupta: 'Ek mein saab nanga baithte hain'
September 11, 2025 11:52 am
Director Sanjay Gupta spoke about the increasing entourage costs in Bollywood, and said that only Amitabh Bachchan doesn't bill producers for his personal staff. Stars these days have six vanity vans, he said.
This Muslim actor followed Hindu customs for a friend, she returned the favour by fasting during Ramzan: 'We followed each others' religious customs'
September 11, 2025 9:29 am
Shubha Khite shared that she and Mehmood worked together in so many films for six years that they started following each others' religious customs.
KBC 17: Vadodara-based contestant calls Amitabh Bachchan 'Jayaphilic', Big B says, 'Patniji aaj bohot khush honewali hai'
September 09, 2025 7:18 pm
In a lighthearted moment on KBC, Dhara Sharma quipped that since host Amitabh Bachchan loves his wife Jaya Bachchan so much, he can be called a “Jayaphilic”.
Amitabh Bachchan scolded Abhishek for not finishing the food on his plate, recalls chef Harpal Sokhi: 'Why did you take it then?'
September 09, 2025 2:56 pm
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, who used to work at a popular hotel in Mumbai, recalled stories about Bolywood stars such as Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi.
