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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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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”.

Amitabh Bachchan

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.

Amitabh Bachchan

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".

Salman Khan

Salman Khan pays Rs 32 crores as advance tax, beats stars like SRK, Akshay, Big B

Bollywood | May 09, 2016, 09:53 PM IST

New Delhi: Last year has been pretty amazing of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Both his movies, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ struck gold at the box office. This amazing collection at the box

Big B's figure at Madame Tussauds to be refurbished

Big B's figure at Madame Tussauds to be refurbished

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

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan's wax figure at Madame Tussauds will soon be tweaked and refurbished. Big B was the first Bollywood personality to enter Madame Tussauds in the form of a wax figure in 2000. The

A still from TE3N

Big B devises special plan to promote TE3N, take help from audience

Bollywood | May 05, 2016, 10:47 PM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is gearing up for the release of "TE3N", says he wants the audience to promote this film. "It is an important element to decide how we are going to

Amitabh Bachchan and Amar Singh

Amitabh Bachchan reacts over Amar Singh’s apology statement about Jaya Bachchan

Bollywood | May 05, 2016, 08:25 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan reacts over Amar Singh’s apology statement about Jaya Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan with Kangana Ranaut

Amitabh Bachchan requests Kangana Ranaut to recommend his name in her next movie?

Bollywood | May 05, 2016, 06:49 PM IST

New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut is one of the leading actresses B-town. The diva has carved a niche for herself in quite a less time and is among the A-lister celebs of the industry. The ‘Queen’

Amitabh Bachchan

Watch: Trailer of Big B, Nawazuddin starrer 'TE3N' launched

Bollywood | May 05, 2016, 03:05 PM IST

The trailer of Ribhu Dasgupta's film, "Te3n", which stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is launched.

Amitabh Bachchan with Ram Gopal Varma

Here's what RGV has to say about Amitabh Bacchan winning a National Award

Bollywood | May 05, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

New Delhi: Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who is in the national capital to promote his forthcoming film “Veerappan”, says the National Award Committee is not qualified enough to give megastar Amitabh Bachchan an award.

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan

"Amitabh Bachchan apologised to me on behalf of Jaya Bachchan," says Amar Singh

Bollywood | May 04, 2016, 08:30 PM IST

Amar Singh talks about the Panama Paper leaks, role of Bachchans’ in it and his relationship with the filmy family.

Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut

63rd National Film Awards: Big B, Kangana Ranaut take trophies home

Bollywood | May 03, 2016, 09:24 PM IST

New Delhi: Awards were presented to the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards at the Vigyaan Bhawan, Delhi today evening. Among the industry biggies who took the prestigious trophy home were Bollywood megastar Amitabh

Amar Singh blames Jaya Bachchan for split in their

Amar Singh blames Jaya Bachchan for split in their relationship

Politics | Apr 30, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

The Bachchan family was known to be close to former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh. But their relationship soured a few years ago for reasons still unknown.

Amitabh Bachchan with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan avoids clash with Bahu Aishwarya, postpones the release of ‘TE3N’

Bollywood | Apr 27, 2016, 02:00 PM IST

New Delhi: Box office clashes have always been the centre of attraction. Every time two big movies clashes at the box office, it raises the excitement level amongst the audience, like it happened in case

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