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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
Akshaye Khanna is unrecognizable as Asuraguru Shukracharya in Mahakali; fans say, 'Amitabh Bachchan 40% downloaded'
September 30, 2025 2:12 pm
The poster of Mahakali features an unrecognizable Akshaye Khanna, transformed with heavy makeup into a sage-like figure with a long beard and flowing hair.
When Arjun Kapoor's grandmom wanted 'unprofessional' Vinod Khanna 'blacklisted' after return from Osho ashram: 'He comes to set for 2 hours, is 5 hours late'
September 29, 2025 5:23 pm
Sattee Shourie backed three films in her career: her debut Farishtay (1991), Sheesha (1986), and Yug (1997). Vinod Khanna starred in Farishtay.
Amitabh Bachchan rehearsed a scene with 'nervous' Jisshu Sengupta 30 times, defended him when Rituporno Ghosh got angry: 'Can he deny that I am...'
September 29, 2025 1:16 pm
In an exclusive interview, actor Jisshu Sengupta recalls his first day on set with Amitabh Bachchan and how the megastar helped him deliver his best in the scene.
Why Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Abhishek Bachchan as he roasted Pakistan after India's Asia Cup win: 'Udhar zabaan ladkhadai...'
September 29, 2025 11:08 am
After India’s victory at Asia Cup finals, Amitabh Bachchan took to X to celebrate the win and also trolled Pakistan following their defeat.
'Shashi Kapoor cut eight-hour shift to two, Rishi Kapoor said he’d leave by 6 pm': Tinnu Anand
September 28, 2025 2:28 am
Tinnu Anand opened up about the tough time he had directing Shashi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
Yash Chopra cried in front of Shah Rukh Khan before his final shot; saved Amitabh Bachchan's career twice but paid him Re 1 for comeback
September 27, 2025 8:09 am
From Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan to Rishi Kapoor, Yash Chopra didn’t just epitomise romance in Hindi films he also built stars with his films. He often recognised hidden talent that he then pushed in new directions.
Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan gave a break to Chandrachur Singh despite a bad audition: 'You have to be all alone'
September 26, 2025 4:24 pm
Chandrachur Singh auditioned for his debut film with ABCL. He was surprised when he landed the part.
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.
