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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 evokes tagore reaches out to bengal

Amitabh Bachchan evokes Tagore, reaches out to Bengal

Bollywood | Nov 11, 2014, 06:57 AM IST

Kolkata: Adored as the "son-in-law" of Bengal, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan Monday struck a deep chord with the audience here twice invoking Rabindranath Tagore - the most revered name in this part of the world.Giving

big b toasts india s win in hockey cricket

Big B toasts India's win in hockey, cricket

Other Sports | Nov 10, 2014, 02:44 PM IST

Kolkata: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan Monday complimented Indian sportsmen on their recent stellar performances in hockey and cricket."India beat world champions Australia in hockey series tie...India beat Sri Lanka in Cricket series...you bring glory to

mamata welcomes movie lovers to kolkata film fest

Mamata welcomes movie lovers to Kolkata film fest

Politics | Nov 10, 2014, 01:42 PM IST

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the national and international delegates and cinema buffs to enjoy the varied offerings at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) -- India's second oldest movie fest

big b piku team shoot at iconic howrah bridge

Big B, 'Piku' team shoot at iconic Howrah Bridge

Bollywood | Nov 07, 2014, 08:15 PM IST

Kolkata: Ringed by a circle of admirers at the crack of dawn Friday, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shot for "Piku" at the British-era Howrah Bridge here and thanked the local police for its efficient management.The

big b recalls mother reciting gurbani on gurpurab

Big B recalls mother reciting Gurbani on Gurpurab

Bollywood | Nov 07, 2014, 12:34 PM IST

Kolkata: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan took a trip down memory lane on Gurpurab Thursday, and recalled his early days in Allahabad, his Sikh ancestry and how his mother, a Sikh, recited to him the Gurbani.The

big b takes a ride on a bicycle during piku shoot

Big B takes a ride on a bicycle during 'Piku' shoot

Bollywood | Nov 07, 2014, 12:36 PM IST

Kolkata: People in the eastern metropolis Thursday woke up to a very curious sight! Megastar Amitabh Bachchan cycled past a bronze statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on horseback in one of Kolkata's busiest intersections

happy new year worldwide collection crosses 300 crore

'Happy New Year' worldwide collection crosses 300 crore

Bollywood | Nov 05, 2014, 08:40 AM IST

New Delhi: There's a reason why Shah Rukh Khan is Bollywood's 'badshah'! His latest acting and production venture "Happy New Year" has crossed over Rs.300 crore mark at the worldwide box office."The movie has crossed

big b srk to inaugurate kolkata s first wax museum

Big B, SRK to inaugurate Kolkata's first wax museum

Bollywood | Nov 03, 2014, 06:02 PM IST

Kolkata: Get up, close and personal with celebrities including Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when Kolkata's first wax museum, modelled on London's famed Madame Tussauds, is thrown open Nov 10.At its opening,

big b s piku first look his hair gets longer and belly gets

Big B's 'Piku' first look: His hair gets longer and belly gets bigger!

Bollywood | Oct 31, 2014, 07:35 PM IST

New Delhi: First look of Amitabh Bachchan in Shoojit Sircar's ‘Piku' is out and he has again succeeded in showing off his versatility. Big B who has a penchant for trying out different looks for his

clean india modi praises leading citizens

Clean India: Modi praises leading citizens

India | Oct 30, 2014, 01:00 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday lauded the efforts of actor Amitabh Bachchan and other leading citizens for giving a boss to the Clean India Campaign."Who won't get inspired when @SrBachchan himself wields the

big b s three films to release in 2015

Big B's three films to release in 2015

Bollywood | Oct 29, 2014, 07:33 PM IST

Mumbai: After wrapping up the eighth edition of game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC), megastar Amitabh Bachchan now awaits the "verdict of masses" on his forthcoming films set for a 2015 release.The 72-year-old is currently

megastar amitabh bachchan s mega troubles

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's mega troubles

Bollywood | Oct 28, 2014, 09:44 PM IST

New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by a US Federal court to reply the accusation of instigating violence in 1984.Amitabh was quite close to Gandhi family and was devastated by the news of Indira

us court issues summons to amitabh bachchan in 1984 anti

US court issues summons to Amitabh Bachchan in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

India | Oct 28, 2014, 02:13 PM IST

New Delhi: A US court has summoned Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan in an alleged human rights violation case filed by a Sikh rights group. According to the complaint, Amitabh had instigated people for violence after

amitabh bachchan proud of son abhishek bachchan s fanbase

Amitabh Bachchan proud of son Abhishek Bachchan's fanbase

Bollywood | Oct 28, 2014, 10:34 AM IST

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan gets a sea of fans at his doorstep every Sunday, but he felt a unique sense of pride when he saw his son Abhishek's well wishers.Since years, the Big B steps out

shah rukh surprises kbc jackpot brothers on the sets

Shah Rukh surprises KBC jackpot brothers on the sets

Bollywood | Oct 20, 2014, 08:48 PM IST

Mumbai: Delhi-based brothers Achin and Sarthak Narula, who hit the jackpot of Rs.7 crore on reality game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", felt "surreal" upon meeting the 'Badshah' of the big screen, Shah Rukh Khan on

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Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Big B, Ekta Kapoor- Know B'wood celebs' Diwali plans

Bollywood | Oct 20, 2014, 09:58 AM IST

New Delhi: The festival of lights is just few days away to be cherished and Bollywood stars are all set with crackers and play cards. Their plans are revealed and it's right here. Like last

big b and farhan akhtar s look in bejoy nambiyar s do

Big B and Farhan Akhtar's look in Bejoy Nambiyar's 'Do' revealed

Bollywood | Oct 18, 2014, 08:47 AM IST

New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar were seen shooting Bejoy Namabiyar's ‘Do' in Hauz Khas area of New Delhi recently.The film ‘Do' is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra under ‘Shaitaan' fame Bejoy Nambiyar's direction. 

amitabh bachchan urges people to support in flood hit

Amitabh Bachchan urges people to support in flood-hit Kashmir

Bollywood | Oct 15, 2014, 03:54 PM IST

New Delhi: On behalf of the Indian film fraternity, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday appealed to all citizens to contribute to the cause of rehabilitating the flood-ravaged Kashmir.Big B is the front-runner of the campaign

amitabh bachchan revealed why he didn t fast for wife jaya

Amitabh Bachchan revealed why he didn't fast for wife Jaya this Karva Chauth

Bollywood | Oct 16, 2014, 10:25 AM IST

New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has inspired the youth not only on work perspective but also on how to express love and dedication to your close ones.Amitabh Bachchan too used to fast on Karva Chauth,

big b s 10 most underrated performance

Big B's 10 most underrated performance

Bollywood | Oct 11, 2014, 06:46 PM IST

Mumbai: He's been the angry young man and the Shahenshah of the Hindi silver screen. But in his over four decade-long film career, Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 72 Saturday, has also delivered some performances which

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