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Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan

Height: 1.85 m DOB: 11 October 1942

Referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Star of the Millennium, or Big B, he has since appeared in over 190 Indian films in a career spanning almost five decades.

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Amitabh Bachchan calls Ram Gopal Verma a ‘dear friend’

Amitabh Bachchan calls Ram Gopal Varma a ‘dear friend’, says no problem existed ever

Bollywood | May 27, 2016, 11:37 PM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says that he never had any problem with his "dear friend", director Ram Gopal Varma with whom he's currently discussing film "Sarkar 3". Asked, at the music launch of his film

Irrfan Khan with Amitabh Bachchan

Irrfan Khan 'Madaari' postponed, not to clash with Amitabh Bachchan's 'TE3N'

Bollywood | May 27, 2016, 06:54 PM IST

Mumbai: Irrfan Khan's “Madaari”, which was releasing alongside megastar Amitabh Bachchan's “TE3N” on June 10, has been pushed forward. “Madaari”, which explores a father-son relationship, will now be releasing on J

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“I am only attached to ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ segment”: Big B on hosting NDA’s 2nd anniversary celebrations

Bollywood | May 27, 2016, 06:02 PM IST

New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was caught in a row over his participation in the second anniversary celebrations of the NDA government in Delhi on Saturday. After much furore the actor today said that he

Rishi Kapoor

Congress’ Big B faux pas: Only Vinod Khanna left then they can sing 'Amar Akbar Anthony', says Rishi Kapoor

Bollywood | May 26, 2016, 10:24 AM IST

New Delhi: In the wake of Congress targetting Amitabh Bachchan over reports that he will host an event celebrating Modi government's two year in power, actor Rishi Kapoor came out in support of superstar while taking a dig at the grand old party.

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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day

India | May 25, 2016, 08:15 PM IST

Important stories of the day

Amitabh Bachchan and Narendra Modi

Big B to host only 'Beti Bachao' segment at celebrations of 2nd anniversary of Modi govt

Bollywood | May 25, 2016, 07:31 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan will talk about 'Beti bachao, Beti padhao' campaign for girl education at celebration of the 2nd anniversary of Narendra Modi government

Big B and PM Modi

Cong targets govt over Big B hosting anniversary event, Amitabh says party 'misinformed'

Politics | May 25, 2016, 08:28 PM IST

New Delhi: The Congress has slammed the Centre over reports of megastar Amitabh Bachchan hosting the government’s mega-event event in the national capital to celebrate the completion of two years of the Narendra Modi-led government

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

For Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, being a mother tops her priority list

Bollywood | May 24, 2016, 09:10 PM IST

Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has a daughter with husband and actor Abhishek Bachchan, says she is committed as an actress, but being a mother tops her priority list. After receiving a positive response from

Amitabh Bachchan, Narendra Modi

2nd anniversary celebrations: Govt ropes in Amitabh Bachchan to host five-hour event at India Gate on May 28

Politics | May 24, 2016, 01:21 PM IST

Stage is set to mark the second anniversary of the BJP-led NDA government in power. Christened as ‘Vikas Parv’, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) will hold a talk show ‘Zara Muskura Do’ on May 28 at the iconic India Gate in national

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Amitabh Bachchan is elated over the 21 million extended family

Bollywood | May 23, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for being active on social media, has garnered 21 million followers on his Twitter handle. He has thanked his fans and well-wishers on reaching the milestone, and now

‘Sarbjit’ Randeep Hooda just received an overwhelming

‘Sarbjit’ Randeep Hooda just received an overwhelming gift from none other than Big B

Bollywood | May 20, 2016, 05:57 PM IST

New Delhi: Actor Randeep Hooda has got rave reviews for his titular role in the biopic ‘Sarbjit’. Randeep went through tumultuous days to perfect the role. He had shared details about his drastic weight loss,

Irrfan Khan with Amitabh Bachchan

'Madaari' vs 'TE3N': Irrfan Khan speaks up on his clash with megastar Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood | May 19, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Mumbai: Irrfan Khan is not fretting over the box office clash of his film “Madaari” with megastar Amitabh Bachchan's “TE3N”. The actor says there's “a large number of audience base” to cater to both the

Amitabh Bachchan and Harivanshrai Bachchan

Here’s how Amitabh Bachchan gets strength from his late father everyday

Bollywood | May 15, 2016, 02:29 PM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he likes to read a page from his late father and poet Harivanshrai Bachchan's work in the morning every day as it strengthens him to tackle obstacles in life.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan lists disadvantages of ‘fame and success’

Bollywood | May 12, 2016, 05:35 PM IST

Just a day after getting embroiled in a tax evasion case, megastar Amitabh Bachchan pointed out how fame and success "has the capacity to garner hostility, revenge, envy jealousy and allied attributes”.

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SC upholds income tax plea against Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood | May 11, 2016, 11:06 PM IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a plea by income tax authorities challenging a Bombay High Court order permitted mega star Amitabh Bachchan tax relief in earnings made from "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC).

Raees to do a Deewar?

Mere paas Maa hai: Big B- Shashi Kapoor’s ‘Deewar’ confrontation to be enacted by SRK- Nawazuddin in ‘Raees’?

Bollywood | May 11, 2016, 08:29 PM IST

New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ has created quite a buzz around it. The crime thriller directed by Rahul Dholakia features Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui too. While you are waiting for the movie

Irrfan Khan in a still from 'Piku'

My role in ‘Piku’ was not a supporting one: Irrfan Khan expresses displeasure over film awards

Bollywood | May 11, 2016, 04:45 PM IST

New Delhi: Actor Irrfan Khan who can be credited for changing the way the West looks at Bollywood, has come down heavily on those who try to manipulate film awards. Film awards, have been a

Amitabh Bachchan and Azhar

Amitabh Bachchan wishes 'Azhar' to be the most successful biopic ever

Bollywood | May 11, 2016, 02:37 PM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has won a National Award for his performance in "Piku", has wished the forthcoming "Azhar" biopic success.

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SC allows IT dept to reopen tax evasion case against Amitabh Bachchan for his KBC earnings

India | May 11, 2016, 02:05 PM IST

New Delhi: In a major setback to Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the Supreme Court today ruled that the 73 year old actor will be investigated over his earnings during the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Amitabh Bachchan in TE3N

Big B asks fans to send ideas to promote 'TE3N'

Bollywood | May 10, 2016, 02:58 PM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has asked his fans and followers to send ideas for the promotion of his upcoming film "TE3N".

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