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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
'Why would you compare Khushi Kapoor with Sridevi?' asks outsider Delnaaz Irani: 'Hate breaks starkids before their debuts'
November 05, 2025 5:28 pm
Agastya Nanda played the titular role in Zoya Akhtar's The Archies. He will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis.
Amitabh Bachchan makes 47% profit by selling two flats for Rs 12 crore, 13 years after buying them
November 05, 2025 4:52 pm
Amitabh Bachchan bought the two flats for Rs 8.12 crore in 2012, and after 13 years, he made a 47% profit by selling them for Rs 6 crore each.
In 2000, Hrithik Roshan challenged Khans, Amitabh Bachchan came to small screen
November 17, 2025 1:51 pm
Here’s what the past 25 years looks like, from the vantage of hindsight. Here, we will go beyond the box office and give you the films which stood out, and those which changed the game. Let's start with 2000, and we will give you one year every day for the next 25 days.
Actor who fought Amitabh Bachchan in films, became alcoholic after brother defrauded him, died pining for only son; body found in decomposed state
November 05, 2025 1:50 pm
Mahesh Anand, best remembered for his powerful villainous roles in films such as Shahenshah and Coolie No. 1, passed away after battling severe depression and alcoholism. Despite his 5 marriages and a son, he died alone, with body found after days.
Amitabh Bachchan was hesitant to do 'Jumma Chumma' hook step fearing it might look vulgar; Jaya Bachchan called it ‘superb’, recalls choreographer
November 02, 2025 9:44 pm
Choreographer Chinni Prakash shared an anecdote from the shoot of the song “Jumma Chumma De De” from the film Hum, revealing how Amitabh Bachchan was worried that the song’s hook step might appear vulgar.
1984 anti-Sikh Riots | Amitabh Bachchan ‘unexonerated’ in eyes of Sikh community: Akal Takht Jathedar
November 02, 2025 4:01 am
Urges boycott of individuals, Congress leaders linked to 1984
Dissatisfied at winning just Rs 50 lakh in KBC, Diljit Dosanjh demands more questions from Amitabh Bachchan: 'I haven't lost, give me my money'
November 04, 2025 4:23 pm
KBC 17: As Diljit Dosanjh inched closer to the Rs 1 crore question, the hooter sounded, signaling the end of the game. But Diljit was in no mood to leave the hot seat and demanded Amitabh Bachchan ask him the last three questions.
Diljit Dosanjh says dad checked tickets in roadways bus, salary finished by first day of month: 'I started singing in weddings, birthdays'
November 01, 2025 12:23 pm
KBC 17: Amid Khalistani threat, Diljit Dosanjh appeared on Amitabh Bachchan's show where he spoke about his humble childhood, his father and how he started his career by performing at weddings and birthday parties.
Amitabh Bachchan's lookalike met Premanand Maharaj; shared how he motivated patients as Big B: 'People who were at an advance stage...'
October 31, 2025 5:27 pm
In an old video on Youtube, Amitabh Bachchan's lookalike Shashikant Pedwal can be seen interacting with Premanand Maharaj, and taking life lessons from him.
Amitabh Bachchan tells Diljit Dosanjh he has given up alcohol, is impressed by the singer's intelligence: 'Wo jo Punjab ki special quality hoti hai...'
October 31, 2025 3:17 pm
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh graced the hot seat in the latest episode of Amitabh Bachchan's quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. Check out the latest teaser.
