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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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India is the best say Bollywood celebs on Independence Day

Bollywood | Aug 15, 2015, 05:52 PM IST

Mumbai: A string of Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed their pride in being an Indian, and wished their friends, fans and followers a Happy Independence Day on

amitabh bachchan hasn t watched this version of sholay even

Amitabh Bachchan hasn't watched 'this' version of Sholay even after Salman's request

Bollywood | Aug 14, 2015, 11:58 PM IST

Mumbai: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan says he still hasn't watched the 3D version of his iconic film "Sholay" even after Salman Khan asked him to."I still haven't watched it. Actually at the backstage of an

dharmendra amitabh bachchan still meet as jai veeru

Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan still meet as Jai-Veeru

Bollywood | Aug 14, 2015, 11:55 PM IST

Mumbai: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan says the bond he shares with "Sholay" co-star Dharmendra is like the iconic pairing of Jai-Veeru even today.About his friendship with Dharmendra in real life, Bachchan said: "What you saw in

abhishek my real life veeru big b

Abhishek my real life Veeru: Big B

Bollywood | Aug 14, 2015, 07:47 PM IST

New Delhi: He had a perfect reel Veeru in Dharmendra in "Sholay" forty years ago. But in real life, megastar Amitabh Bachchan -- who played Jai of the Jai-Veeru duo in the iconic film --

40 years of sholay 10 interesting facts about the

41 years of 'Sholay': 10 interesting facts about the blockbuster movie

Bollywood | Aug 16, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

New Delhi: Forty one years ago, Ramesh Sippy went on to make a movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar. The film was named ‘Sholay'.  Little did the people associated with

amitabh bachchan it was because of dharmendra and salim

Amitabh Bachchan: It was because of Dharmendra and Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar that I got Sholay

Bollywood | Aug 14, 2015, 04:06 PM IST

Mumbai:  It set a trend of 'bromance', redefined the quintessential villain and introduced some epic live action in Bollywood. Top that with iconic dialogues and a memorable cast. Forty years since it hit the screens

sholay still reverberating with filmgoers amitabh bachchan

'Sholay' still reverberating with filmgoers: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood | Aug 13, 2015, 04:07 PM IST

Mumbai: As “Sholay” completes its 40th anniversary this month, a nostalgic Amitabh Bachchan treated his fans to some behind-the-scene footage while reminiscing about the cult classic.Also read: ‘Sholay' completes 40 years: From ‘kitney aadmi thhe'

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'Sholay' sees 40 years. Amitabh Bachchan tweets, Karan Johar speaks

Bollywood | Aug 12, 2015, 11:39 PM IST

Filmmaker Karan Johar is a huge fan of the iconic film "Sholay" and says it defines the Hindi film industry."Whenever I speak about 'Sholay', internationally also, I say we should not term it Bollywood, it

why aaj ka arjun was a tough film for amitabh bachchan

Why 'Aaj Ka Arjun' was a tough film for Amitabh Bachchan?

Bollywood | Aug 11, 2015, 11:05 PM IST

With "Aaj Ka Arjun" clocking 25 years, megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled the "tough times" that he was faced with during the shoot of the film because of the Bofors controversy.The crime-drama was directed by KC

salman khan abhishek bachchan remember sholay

Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan remember Sholay!

Bollywood | Aug 10, 2015, 10:43 PM IST

Mumbai: Salman Khan watched "Sholay" in his school uniform while Abhishek Bachchan was not even born when it released but the movie, which turns 40 this month, was a defining part of their childhood. Salman's father

amitabh bachchan s tweet about kader khan will make cine

Amitabh Bachchan's tweet about Kader Khan will make cine buffs happy!

Bollywood | Aug 09, 2015, 10:44 PM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday announced and welcomed the return of veteran actor Kader Khan to the glitz and glamour of showbiz after a break from the arclights.“Kader Khan... great colleague, writer, contributor to

daughter is not tension but equal to 10 sons amitabh

Daughter is not 'tension' but equal to 10 sons: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood | Aug 09, 2015, 05:33 PM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, a United Nations ambassador for the girl child, has wished his fans and followers a 'Happy Daughter's Week', and has stressed on the importance of daughters as they are a matter

daler mehndi neha kakkar to sing national anthem at kabaddi

Daler Mehndi, Neha Kakkar to sing national anthem at Kabaddi league

Bollywood | Aug 07, 2015, 09:03 PM IST

Mumbai: Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi along with Neha Kakkar, Indian Ocean band's Rahul Ram and flautist Rasika will be singing the national anthem at the upcoming matches of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).While Mehndi will

5 times bollywood movies inspired real life crimes

5 times Bollywood movies inspired real life crimes

Bollywood | Aug 07, 2015, 07:50 PM IST

Every time a trailer's punch line says ‘Inspired by a real story', the curiosity of the viewers shoots high. You start having an urge to know everything about the real life incident and the characters

i won t repeat gangster role played in gangs of wasseypur

œI won't repeat 'gangster' role played in Gangs of Wasseypur: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Bollywood | Aug 05, 2015, 09:54 PM IST

Indore: Keen to surprise the audience with every film, Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he does not want to repeat his roles in movies."I don't want to repeat my characters or roles in my movies.

amitabh bachchan sachin tendulkar urged to help protect

Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar urged to help protect tigers

Bollywood | Aug 04, 2015, 10:29 PM IST

Mumbai: In a bid to increase the tiger population, the Maharashtra government wants Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar to be 'brand ambassadors' for a tiger project.Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said he

abhishek bachchan reveals why his father amitabh bachchan s

Abhishek Bachchan reveals why his father Amitabh Bachchan's Shamitabh didn't work!

Bollywood | Aug 03, 2015, 10:18 AM IST

Actor Abhishek Bachchan says his home production Shamitabh, starring father Amitabh Bachchan, failed at the box office as they went wrong with its budgeting.Shamitabh, directed by R Balki and featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and

coolie accident was a rebirth amitabh bachchan

Coolie' accident was a rebirth: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood | Aug 02, 2015, 02:41 PM IST

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is grateful to everybody who prayed for him during his accident on the sets of "Coolie", exactly 33 years ago.The 72-year-old actor took to Twitter to share the details

amitabh bachchan excited to work with the talented kangana

Amitabh Bachchan excited to work with the talented Kangana Ranaut!

Bollywood | Aug 02, 2015, 11:07 AM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” actress Kangana Ranaut, calling her “talented and wonderful”.The 72-year-old actor, who will share screen space with Kangana in a Rajkumar Hirani-directed commercial, took to Twitter to

amitabh bachchan praises kangana ranaut s talent. again

Amitabh Bachchan praises Kangana Ranaut's talent. Again!

Bollywood | Aug 01, 2015, 05:59 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan is an actor for all ages. Mr. Bachchan ensures he keeps his fans posted on everything that happens around him.Not only this, maybe it is his jovial nature with the younger batch that