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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
Amitabh Bachchan secretly turned producer after initial flops, called his banner AmiYa, claims veteran journalist
October 23, 2025 4:37 pm
Amitabh Bachchan was unsure about his place in Bollywood after his initial batch of flops, and thus, he decided to turn producer with Abhimaan.
Amitabh Bachchan recalls when Kannada star Dr Rajkumar rolled on temple floor to pray for his life after Coolie accident: 'Grateful to be blessed by him'
October 22, 2025 8:15 pm
On KBC, Amitabh Bachchan recalled how Dr Rajkumar, fondly known as Annavru, performed parikrama by rolling on the temple floor to pray for Big B’s speedy recovery after the near-fatal Coolie accident.
Director behind Rs 500 cr film once worked as office boy, driver; returned empty-handed from Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa: 'I am from a lower middle-class family'
October 22, 2025 3:29 pm
Rishab Shetty recently opened up about doing odd jobs like selling mineral water and driving producers around before making it big in the industry. He also came to meet Amitabh Bachchan to discuss a film but was disappointed.
'Call him sirji, not Amitabh Bachchan': When Kader Khan recalled how Big B's 'behaviour changed' after he became an MP
October 22, 2025 6:38 pm
Kader Khan shared a strong bond with Amitabh Bachchan since the 70s and addressed him as Amit, however, after the latter became an MP, he demanded respect which didn't go down well with the late actor-writer.
Actor, who has starred in 3000 TV episodes and worked with Amitabh Bachchan, still has to audition for ad-films: 'I think I am capable enough to say one dialogue'
October 21, 2025 4:04 pm
Actor Paresh Ganatra calls out ad-film directors for asking him to audition for 5 second parts, even after being such a prolific actor.
Asrani, the Everyman whose presence lit up every film
October 21, 2025 1:44 pm
Asrani was one of those rare comedians who didn’t have to succumb to vulgarity to grab our attention. Asrani was versatile enough to play shades of the guy who could always be relied upon to do the right thing
Bollywood’s biggest Diwali parties over the years: From Shah Rukh's Mannat to Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa, where the stars celebrate in style
October 20, 2025 5:08 am
From Amitabh Bachchan’s legendary Jalsa Bash to Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan-hosted starry Mannat party and also Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, here's a look at some of Bollywood’s most iconic Diwali celebrations over the years.
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag actor Sushant Singh confesses he felt like they were making a masterpiece: 'Even Ramu would've realized...'
October 19, 2025 1:57 pm
Sushant Singh, who played Tambe (inspired from Sambha) in Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag, is all praise for how Amitabh Bachchan conceived his character inspired by Gabbar.
Ramesh Sippy on Sholay: 'I would never make a sequel. People will always compare it with the original'
October 19, 2025 10:10 am
Ahead of the release of the restored Sholay, director Ramesh Sippy talks about his journey in cinema, on why the CBFC didn't want Thakur to kill Gabbar in the film and how he hopes the film continues to get love.
Sanjeev Kumar demanded Rs 3 lakh more than Amitabh Bachchan for Trishul: 'Industry mein mujhse bada baap nahi'
October 18, 2025 1:24 pm
Apart from trishul, Sanjeev Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan also worked together in Sholay and Silsila.
