Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most influential Bollywood actors and has ruled the box office since the 70s. Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, India, he is the son of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a renowned Hindi poet and Teji Bachchan. After completing his education at Sherwood College, Nainital and the University of Delhi, he eventually entered the film industry through theatre.
Appearing in more than 200 films, Big B, as he is popularly known, made his debut as a narrator in 1969’s Bhuvan Shome, directed by Mrinal Sen. His first experience with acting came with Saat Hindustani, also in 1969, directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. He was awarded his first Filmfare Award for Anand (1971) and was lauded for his supporting performance alongside Rajesh Khanna. Bachchan became a household name in 1973, with his movie Zanjeer.
Atypical at the time, the young actor was seen as perfect for the non-romantic roles, and it hit a major chord with audiences, breaking records at the box office. Sholay, released in 1975, was loved by audiences and critics alike for its engaging story, actor's chemistry and mass appeal, and still is considered an icon of Indian cinema today.
Dubbed as India's "angry young man" for his on-screen roles in Hindi films, he married actress and politician Jaya Bhaduri in 1973. They have two children, Abhishek Bachchan who is also an Indian actor and Shweta Bachchan Nanda who is an author, journalist and former model. Amitabh Bachchan is called the star of the millennium and stands tall among all in Bollywood.
His official Twitter handle is @SrBachchan and the name of his official Facebook page is Amitabh Bachchan. He is also active on Instagram, under the username amitabhbachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan is registered to vote in an electoral list in UP's Jhansi
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Reflecting on Dharmendra's personality, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar said that he can't think of many people who got so much love from the film industry the way he got.
This special edition of News Today pays tribute to veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra who died on Monday at the age of 89 in Mumbai.
This India Today special report covers the passing of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra at 89, exploring his six-decade career and enduring legacy.
In this episode of Super 6, we pay tribute to Bollywood's beloved 'He-Man' Dharmendra, who passed away at the age of 89 on Monday.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, known as the original 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, has passed away on Monday at the age of 89 following respiratory complications.
Legendary actor Dharmendra died at 89 in Mumbai, today. The actor was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month. Bollywood’s beloved He-Man leaves behind an extraordinary cinematic legacy of more than six decades. His last rites was attended by Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchahn, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and others.
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is facing backlash from Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) after a viral clip from Kaun Banega Crorepati showed him touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet.
Amitabh Bachchan recently fulfilled a promise he made to Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) contestant Jayanta Dhule by gifting his family a washroom.
The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is the seat-sharing dilemma in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. Amid an ongoing deadlock in Bihar's ruling NDA, Bihar BJP has released the first list of 71 candidates for the assembly polls.
On his 83rd birthday on Saturday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan thanked fans for their love and support with folded hands outside his residence in Mumbai. Watch.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three new metro links in Kolkata, a significant infrastructure development for the city.
This edition of Good News Today explores the Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram, a private institution that opened in 2013. The museum houses over 3,000 exhibits that narrate the evolution of transportation in India, from bullock carts and palanquins to vintage cars and motorbikes.
Actor Jaya Bachchan was clicked at the Mumbai airport early Tuesday morning, accompanied by her son Abhishek Bachchan and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan were notably absent.
The finale of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) was attended by several Bollywood and cricket stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Akshay Kumar and others. The final was played between Majhi Mumbai and Srinagar Ke Veer. Big B was there to support the Majhi Mumbai team.
Amitabh Bachchan along with wife Jaya Bachchan was clicked at Mumbai's private airport. They are believed to have returned from Jamnagar after the New Year celebrations.
Amitabh Bachchan continued his Sunday tradition by meeting fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa. During the visit, he also handed out gifts to those gathered. The video of the event has since been shared widely on social media.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan arrived together at the Dhirubhai Ambani School's annual day event, where their daughter Aaradhya is a student. The couple was accompanied by Amitabh Bachchan. Their appearance together effectively puts to rest recent rumors of their separation.
