Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Profile

Amitabh Bachchan 260x260 image

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.

Read More

NEWS

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan shoots Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 at home as selection goes digital

May 04, 2020, 08:48 PM IST

The new season of Amitabh Bachchan's quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to go digital with the entire selection process. Registrations for the new season will start from May 9.

Amitabh Bachchan mourns Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan's death, sings 'Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam'

Amitabh Bachchan mourns Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan's death, sings 'Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam'

Celebrities | May 02, 2020, 02:03 PM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expresses grief on Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan's death and pays a musical tribute by singing the song 'Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam' from the 1959 film Kaagaz Ke Phool.

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Rishi Kapoor: His playful attitude on set was infectious

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Rishi Kapoor: His playful attitude on set was infectious

Celebrities | May 01, 2020, 09:00 AM IST

Rishi Kapoor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai after complaining of breathing problems. Actor Amitabh Bachchan broke the news about Rishi's death on Twitter and later paid a heartfelt tribute to him, remembering bonding with him during many films' shoot.

Amitabh Bachchan Rishi Kapoor death

I am destroyed: Amitabh Bachchan mourns Rishi Kapoor's death

Celebrities | May 01, 2020, 09:05 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor's friendship go back a long way. The duo worked together for the first time in Amar Akbar Anthony.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan shares 'not quite a bikini' picture to up his Insta game

Bollywood | Apr 29, 2020, 12:14 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan took to Instagram to share a throwback photo with a hilarious caption. The photo from his film Mahaan is being loved by his fans.

Shoojit Sircar opens about Ayushmann Khurrana, Amitabh Bachchan’s Gulabo Sitabo's digital release

Shoojit Sircar opens about Ayushmann Khurrana, Amitabh Bachchan’s Gulabo Sitabo's digital release

Celebrities | Apr 28, 2020, 11:49 AM IST

Gulabo Sitabo starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan was scheduled to release on April 17. Now with fewer chances of people returning to the cinema halls anytime soon, the director Shoojit Sircar opens up about releasing the film on digital platforms.

Amitabh Bachchan shares thought provoking video asking people to show compassion amid COVID-19 lockd

Amitabh Bachchan shares thought provoking video asking people to show compassion amid lockdown

Celebrities | Apr 27, 2020, 06:47 AM IST

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan asked people to be a little more inclusive, compassionate, and benevolent amid the coronavirus pandemic and asked people to help each other rather than shunning them away.

Amitabh Bachchan sends warm greetings on Akshaya Tritiya

Love, Peace and Prosperity: Amitabh Bachchan sends warm greetings on Akshaya Tritiya

Celebrities | Apr 26, 2020, 01:01 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan was recently seen in a short film called Family on coronavirus lockdown. The film earned a huge applaud from the fans and film fraternity. It also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra from Bollywood.

Amitabh Bachchan shares 'news of the hour', a bat enters his home Jalsa amid lockdown

Amitabh Bachchan shares 'news of the hour', a bat enters his home Jalsa amid lockdown

Celebrities | Apr 26, 2020, 06:51 AM IST

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared, "BREAKING NEWS !!! News of the hour ..a BAT, just entered my room...3rd floor Jalsa." Soon after he shared the post, his fans and other celebrities were worried about him and asked him to stay safe.

South African care facility supported by Amitabh Bachchan in COVID-19 controversy

South African care facility supported by Amitabh Bachchan in COVID-19 controversy

Celebrities | Apr 25, 2020, 11:45 AM IST

A century-old South African residential care facility for the aged which is strongly supported by screen legend Amitabh Bachchan is at the centre of a controversy over alleged contravention of regulations during the current nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abhishek recalls his first stage performance with 'pretty cool dude' and father Amitabh Bachchan

Abhishek recalls his first stage performance with 'pretty cool dude' and father Amitabh Bachchan

Celebrities | Apr 24, 2020, 08:11 PM IST

Abhishek Bachchan got all nostalgic as he shared a throwback photo with father and megastar Amitabh Bachchan from their first stage performance which happened 16 years ago.

Amitabh Bachchan sends heartfelt greetings on Ramadan 2020 with throwback film's photo

Amitabh Bachchan sends heartfelt greetings on Ramadan 2020 with throwback film's photo

Celebrities | Apr 24, 2020, 07:16 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan was recently seen in a short film called Family on coronavirus lockdown. The film earned huge applause from the fans and film fraternity. It also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra from Bollywood.

Amitabh Bachchan throws challenge to fans: Can you guess the name of his movie? (In Pic)

Amitabh Bachchan throws challenge to fans: Can you guess the name of his movie? (In Pic)

Celebrities | Apr 23, 2020, 12:56 PM IST

Given the trying times given the outbreak of the coronavirus, megastar Amitabh Bachchan is helping lighten people’s mood with his latest social media post. Today, he threw a challege for his fans asking them to guess the name of his movie sharing a picture related to the same.

ab aani cd

Amitabh Bachchan's Marathi film AB Aani CD set for digital premiere on May 1

Apr 22, 2020, 05:30 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan's Marathi movie AB Aani CD was one of the first few theatrical releases to be impacted by the nation-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Amitabh Bachchan lauds coronavirus warriors with a

Amitabh Bachchan lauds coronavirus warriors with a heartfelt Instagram post

Celebrities | Apr 22, 2020, 07:48 AM IST

The health care workers across the country are working day and night to treat the infected people in hospitals. While the Government of India is exercising every right in their authority to protect the health care workers from the pandemic, Amitabh Bachchan appreciated healthcare workers with a heartfelt post on social media.

Not really keen to remake Sholay, says Ramesh Sippy

Not really keen to remake Sholay, says Ramesh Sippy

Bollywood | Apr 21, 2020, 10:15 AM IST

An attempt to recreate "Sholay" was done by Ram Gopal Varma in 2007, with "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag". However, Varma's attempt was universally rejected and the film failed at box office. Sippy's "Sholay" starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. Today, the film is primarily remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh.

Amitabh Bachchan, Muhammad Ali

When Amitabh Bachchan and boxing legend Muhammad Ali almost co-starred in a Bollywood film

Apr 20, 2020, 04:26 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan revealed how one of the "Golden directors" of Bollywood, Prakash Mehra had wanted to make a film featuring him and the late American boxer Muhammad Ali.

Amitabh Bachchan misses crowds outside his house Jalsa amid lockdown

Amitabh Bachchan misses crowds outside his house Jalsa amid lockdown

Celebrities | Apr 20, 2020, 03:59 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan remembers the 'ecstatic wild faces and mobiles recording the moment' outside his house Jalsa every Sunday.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan joins hands with Sony TV to provide aid to film industry workers

Apr 18, 2020, 04:02 PM IST

Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) in its media release mentioned the contribution made by Amitabh Bachchan in partnership with Sony TV and Kalyan Jewellers.

Amitabh Bachchan donates Rs 1.8 crore to Telugu cinema workers, Chiranjeevi lauds Big B for 'wonderf

Amitabh Bachchan donates Rs 1.8 crore to Telugu cinema workers, Chiranjeevi lauds Big B

Celebrities | Apr 18, 2020, 07:07 AM IST

While extending his gratitude towards Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi also shared a picture which is from the latest short film Family that was created to spread a message on coronavirus.