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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
Aaradhya Bachchan gets a special wish from grandad Amitabh Bachchan as she turns 14, he reflects on 'sadness, loss, immense grief' he is dealing with
November 17, 2025 2:22 pm
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter Aaradhya has turned 14 and Amitabh Bachchan shared a special wish for her.
Manoj Bajpayee says Amitabh Bachchan almost killed him: He gave me a heart attack at 85 feet, said, 'Tell Jaya if something happens to me'
November 17, 2025 6:41 pm
In the latest promo of KBC 17, Family Man 3's star cast Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sharib Hashmi graced the hot seat of Amitabh Bachchan's show. Bajpayee reveals the time when Amitabh Bachchan gave him a massive scare.
Amitabh Bachchan reacts as stand-up asks why he kept Karva Chauth fast, questions his film choice: 'If all of your kids turned out bad...'
November 17, 2025 11:53 am
In a hilarious segment on KBC 17, comedian Harsh Gujral confronted Amitabh Bachchan for starring in Baghban, which featured him and Hema Malini as a retired couple mistreated by their ungrateful sons.
Amitabh Bachchan recalls his family’s bond with Kamini Kaushal: 'A most pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artiste'
November 16, 2025 5:16 pm
Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional note on his blog, recalling his family’s bond with Kamini Kaushal and describing her a 'pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artiste'.
Amitabh Bachchan learns about veganism on KBC, calls contestant’s words ‘eye-opening’: ‘I don’t find it ethical’
November 15, 2025 1:59 pm
A viral Instagram clip from Kaun Banega Crorepati shows contestant Siddharth Sharma telling host Amitabh Bachchan that he has been vegan for seven years.
Dharmendra, who didn’t want to play Veeru, was the highest-paid actor on the set of Sholay, received Rs 1.5 lakh
November 13, 2025 9:49 pm
Despite Sholay’s stellar ensemble cast, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, and Amjad Khan, Dharmendra was reportedly the highest-paid among them.
'Nobody looked at me': Amitabh Bachchan recalled bitter taste of fading stardom when he went to New York with Govinda
November 11, 2025 7:35 pm
By the late 1990s, Amitabh Bachchan recounted, he was no longer the star everyone craved; people, he said, would often walk past him without even noticing him.
Dharmendra bought Zanjeer from Salim Khan for Rs 2,500; had to quit after family member made him take a vow: 'You'll see my dead body'
November 12, 2025 1:10 pm
Dharmendra was the first actor to bet on the idea of Zanjeer, and actually bought it for Rs 2,500. The film later changed the trajectory of Amitabh Bachchan's career.
Farhan Akhtar answers if he tried to 'teach' acting to Amitabh Bachchan during Lakshya, says Big B 'was taking time to perform': 'Could've hurt him'
November 11, 2025 3:53 pm
Farhan Akhtar recalled the incident when he might have unintentionally hurt Amitabh Bachchan when he 'tried to teach' Big B acting, explaining that he was only trying to ensure the shoot ran efficiently.
Abhishek Bachchan mourns passing of make-up artist: 'First person whose feet I would touch whenever I gave first shot of new film'
November 10, 2025 1:37 pm
Abhishek Bachchan remembers his longtime makeup artist Ashok Sawant, shares how he was a part of his family for 27 years.
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.
