Amitabh Bachchan – A Legendary Icon of Indian Cinema
Amitabh Bachchan, often referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, is one of the most iconic and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. His career has spanned over five decades, and he is admired for his deep baritone voice, powerful screen presence, and versatility as an actor.
Full Name: Amitabh Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Born: October 11, 1942
Birthplace: Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India
Father: Harivansh Rai Bachchan (renowned Hindi poet)
Mother: Teji Bachchan
Spouse: Jaya Bhaduri (actress and politician)
Children: Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan (actor)
Career Highlights:
Debut Film: Saat Hindustani (1969)
Breakthrough: Zanjeer (1973) – marked the rise of his “angry young man” image.
Golden Era (1970s–1980s): Known for blockbusters like Sholay, Deewar, Don, Amar Akbar Anthony, Trishul, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.
Comeback: After a career dip and health issues, he made a successful return in the 2000s with movies like Mohabbatein, Baghban, Black, Paa, and Piku.
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC): His hosting of this show from 2000 onward reintroduced him to a new generation and remains hugely popular.
Awards & Honors:
National Film Awards: Multiple Best Actor wins
Filmfare Awards: Numerous wins and nominations
Padma Awards:
Padma Shri (1984)
Padma Bhushan (2001)
Padma Vibhushan (2015)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2019): India’s highest award in cinema
Personal Traits & Contributions
Known for his discipline, humility, and commitment to work.
Survived a near-fatal accident in 1982 on the sets of Coolie.
Engaged in philanthropy, especially in healthcare, education, and rural development.
A social media icon with a massive following on platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
Interesting Facts:
Initially rejected by All India Radio for his voice, which later became his trademark.
Starred in over 200 films across various genres.
Owns his own production company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd (ABCL).
Is actively involved in voiceovers, poetry recitations, and social campaigns.
They say that old is gold. But here it feels like old is diamond when you look at Amitabh Bachchan. Even after crossing the age of 80, even young heroes cannot help but be amazed by his stardom. Big B has recently created another sensational record. He is collecting 25 crores in a week. Let’s see what that is.
Amitabh Bachchan. Does this name need any special introduction? His name is a brand! Amitabh ji, who acted only in Hindi till a few years ago, is now doing well in all languages.
Most importantly, he is showing a little more love for Telugu. He is also showing his talent in Hindi films as well as television. Amitabh has acted in Telugu films like Manam, Sye Raa, and Kalki.
Amitabh’s name is being heard for a key role in Vijay Deverakonda and Rahul Sankrityan’s latest film. This is a story set in the 1850s.. It is said that Rahul is designing a different character for Big B in it. Movies aside.. Big B is going to be the host of KBC season 17.
When it comes to Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan immediately comes to mind. It is said that he is going to charge a whopping Rs 25 crore per week for the new season. This means that Amitabh is going to take Rs 5 crore per episode.
Salman used to charge 4 crores per episode for Bigg Boss OTT. Now Big B is crossing that. Overall, even at the age of 83, the Bollywood megastar is at a height that no one can match.
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