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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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KBC 13

Kaun Banega Crorepati 13: Premiere date, Time, When and Where to Watch Amitabh Bachchan's quiz show

TV | Aug 22, 2021, 05:58 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan is all set to host the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Wondering when and where to watch KBC 13 or how to stream the quiz show online? Find all your answers here.

Amitabh Bachchan hosting KBC

'Kaun Banega Crorepati' 13 to begin from Aug 23, know everything about Amitabh Bachchan's new season

Celebrities | Aug 22, 2021, 03:16 PM IST

In the first episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen sharing how the makers took him on the sets of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' in order to see how the show is executed and recorded.

Why did Danny Denzongpa refuse to play Gabbar Singh?

Why did Danny Denzongpa refuse to play Gabbar Singh's role in Sholay?

Celebrities | Aug 20, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

In Sjolay, Amitabh Bachchan played the role of Jai while Dharmendra played Veeru. However, the character that became instantly famous was Gabbar Singh played by actor Amjad Khan. But do you know, the role of Gabbar was first offered to Danny Denzongpa? However, he rejected it.

Amitabh Bachchan hosted KBC Season 13 opens on August 23; audience poll to return

Amitabh Bachchan hosted KBC Season 13 opens on August 23; audience poll to return

TV | Aug 18, 2021, 03:29 PM IST

Popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 3, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan is set to start from August 23 with certain changes this time from the last season. The 'Audience Poll' lifeline is making a comeback this season. With the studio audience being reinstated, the entire vibe of the show has been raised a few notches higher. 

Ajay Devgn on directing Amitabh Bachchan in Mayday: Never seen a more dedicated actor

Ajay Devgn on directing Amitabh Bachchan in Mayday: Never seen a more dedicated actor

Celebrities | Aug 16, 2021, 03:33 PM IST

Ajay Devgn, who returns to direction after films like 'U Me Aur Hum' (2008) and 2016 actioner 'Shivaay,' said his equation with megastar Amitabh Bachchan goes beyond the actor-director relationship.  

Amitabh Bachchan's Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai song gets Sri Lankan twist from granddaughter Navya

Amitabh Bachchan's Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai song gets Sri Lankan twist from granddaughter Navya

Celebrities | Aug 16, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Kaalia was released in 1981, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Kader Khan, Pran, Amjad Khan, KN Singh and Jagdeep. Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai song from the film is considered one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s.

Independence Day 2021: Amitabh Bachchan and other Bollywood celebs extend warm wishes on August 15

Independence Day 2021: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, other Bollywood celebs extend warm wishes

Celebrities | Aug 15, 2021, 11:08 PM IST

India celebrates its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021 with utmost pride and joy in our hearts. Bollywood and Television celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to extend warm wishes to their fans.

Rhea Chakraborty, Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi

Chehre New Teaser: Rhea Chakraborty makes fleeting double appearance in Amitabh-Emraan's starrer

Celebrities | Aug 13, 2021, 05:15 PM IST

VIDEO: The makers of Chehre have surprised fans by releasing Rhea Chakraborty's look from the film. 

Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan

75th Independence Day: 'Hum Hindustani' sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan & others released

Aug 13, 2021, 03:44 PM IST

Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day, a number of big artists from the Indian film fraternity have come together to lend their voices for the patriotic anthem titled 'Hum Hindustani'. 

World Organ Donation Day 2021: Amitabh Bachchan to Priyanka Chopra B-town celebs

World Organ Donation Day 2021: Salman Khan to Priyanka Chopra B-town celebs who pledged their organs

Celebrities | Aug 13, 2021, 10:13 AM IST

From helping people during COVID-19 to providing financial support to NGO's Bollywood celebrities have always come forward to help their fellow citizens. Let's take a look at the celebrities who have decided to donate their organs.

Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi's Chehre to release in cinemas on August 27

Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi's Chehre to release in cinemas on August 27

Bollywood | Aug 12, 2021, 01:30 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming film Chehre is finally set to release. The film will hit the cinema halls on August 27. Earlier, it was scheduled to release on April 9 but the covid lockdown led to its delay.

Shweta Bachchan shares rare pic of grandparents Teji and Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Shweta Bachchan shares rare pic of grandparents Teji and Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Celebrities | Aug 12, 2021, 10:33 AM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan took a stroll down memory lane and shared a priceless picture of her late grandparents Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan.

Amitabh Bachchan returns to Kaun Banega Crorepati sets

Amitabh Bachchan returns to Kaun Banega Crorepati sets, recalls taking the host chair in 2000

TV | Aug 11, 2021, 11:03 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan is happy to be back on the sets of the new season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. The actor started hosting the quiz show in the year 2000, and since then he has been a constant part of the show except for one season. 

When Big B 'fluffed' his lines during a college play!

When Big B 'fluffed' his lines during a college play!

Celebrities | Aug 09, 2021, 03:43 PM IST

Veteran theatre personality Dolly Thakore recalls this in her memoir "Regrets, None", which looks at the worlds of glamour, fashion, theatre, film and advertising from the 1960s till today. Thakore, who studied at Miranda House, says she remembers Amitabh Bachchan, an alumnus of Kirori Mal College, as "being shy and laconic, a well-mannered, very tall and very thin young man".

Bomb threat call causes scare at Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow

Bomb threat call causes scare at Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow, security up

Aug 07, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

Security at three prominent railway stations in Mumbai and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow has been beefed up after the police received an anonymous call about bombs being placed at these locations.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Amitabh Bachchan

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shares unheard story about Amitabh Bachchan from his debut book

Celebrities | Aug 05, 2021, 10:51 PM IST

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shared an unheard anecdote about megastar Amitabh Bachchan from his debut book 'The Stranger In The Mirror' on Thursday.

KBC 13 Short film: Second of Nitesh Tiwari's 3-part film is OUT NOW

KBC 13 Short film: Second of Nitesh Tiwari's 3-part film is OUT NOW

TV | Jul 30, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

Titled ‘Sammaan’, the second part of a 3-part short film on Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 was released recently. Directed, conceptualized and written by filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, this film explores a long format film that's presented in 3 parts. And, part 2 is out now.

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Amitabh Bachchan takes part in Green India Challenge

Celebrities | Jul 27, 2021, 01:37 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan took part in Green India Challenge by planting saplings at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The actor lauded the efforts of Green India Challenge and its founder and Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar in expanding the green cover across Telangana and the country.

DYK Dr. Deepa Sharma who died in Himachal Pradesh landslide was contestant in Big B's KBC

DYK Dr. Deepa Sharma who died in Himachal Pradesh landslide was contestant in Big B's KBC?

Celebrities | Jul 26, 2021, 07:16 PM IST

An Ayurveda doctor from Jaipur was among the nine tourists who died after their vehicle was hit by falling rocks due to a massive landslide in the mountainous Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

Project K begins: Prabhas claps for Amitabh Bachchan, calls him the Guru of Indian cinema

Project K begins: Prabhas claps for Amitabh Bachchan, calls him 'the Guru of Indian cinema'

Celebrities | Jul 24, 2021, 02:46 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan landed in Hyderabad, as the film Project K’s muhurtham was held today, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. For the muhurtham shot, Prabhas sounded the clapboard on Big B whose portions will be canned in the first schedule. 

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