Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.The event, which took place in Mumbai, honoured Bachchan for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema.Singer Usha Mangeshkar, the third eldest of the Mangeshkar siblings, presented the award to Bachchan.Big B expressed his heartfelt sentiments while remembering the late singer Lata Mangeshkar.#WATCH | Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan honoured with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha. ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024"Whenever I used to meet Lata ji or when she used to meet my family, her love and affection for us were of a different kind...," the actor said.The 81-year-old star, whose career spans over five decades in films and known for movies such as 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Mohabbatein', and 'Piku' made an elegant appearance dressed in a stylish traditional outfit.The superstar was accompanied by his son Abhishek Bachchan. Together, they sought the blessings of the late Lata Mangeshkar and laid flowers at her memorial.Past recipients of this prestigious honor include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and renowned singer Asha Bhosale.The award, named the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar, is presented annually to individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the nation, its people, and society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the inaugural recipient, followed by Asha Bhosle in 2023.The event was overseen by music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the youngest of the Mangeshkar siblings.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Bollywood Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan has commenced filming for the popular TV quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.Confirming this in his blog post, Big B shared the first photos from the sets of 'KBC 16' on Tuesday night.Apart from this, he provided further details, mentioning that he had to 'lunch in car' and did not have the luxury of traditional breaks.In his blog, Big B first shared a photo in which he can be seen in a casual outfit. Additionally, he also shared photos in which he features in a black suit. Alongside the photos, Big B wrote, "Nikle the kaam pe apni gaadi se, roop swaroop hua logo ki zimedaari se. Khel hone jaa raha hai naye season ka, sneh-pyaar bana rahe ef parivaar ka.""Non stop schedule beginning at 9 and worked till 5 without the traditional break. Done it driven off , and lunched in car .. that rolled appropriate eat and that consumption drink," he continued.Earlier, Sony TV announced on social media with a promo that the beloved show is making a comeback due to popular demand.The promo started with the emotional speech of Big B that he gave while wrapping up the last season. However, as it ends a voice can be heard, saying, " Har aarambh ka ant taye hai magar apnon ke pyar mein jo anand hai.. to har ant ke baad shubharambh nishchit hai.."Big B later said, "Gunja jo aapke pyar ka shankhnaad , to aana padega fir" (If the sound of your love echoes, I will have to come again.)The makers also announced that registration for KBC 16 will start from April 26. The caption reads, "Aisa mila pyar ki laut raha hai fir ek baar, #KaunBanegaCrorepati.. shuru ho rahe hai #KBCRegistrations 26 April raat 9 baje..@amitabhbachchan #KBConSonyTV #KBC16 #kbcisback" The 'Agnipath' star started hosting the quiz show in 2000, and since then he has been a constant part of the show except for one season. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan replaced Big B as a host for the third season of the show.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 : Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, recently shared photos showcasing her life beyond the limelight.Navya on Tuesday dropped a series of pictures on her Instagram detailing her activities from the past week.Included in the carousel was an image showing a stack of CAT (Common Admission Test) books.Upon seeing the post, social media users began speculating that Navya might be gearing up for an MBA degree.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Navya Naveli Nanda (@navyananda)Navya Naveli Nanda captioned the post simply as "The Last week."One slide particularly drew attention, showing two CAT books authored by Arun Sharma.One of the books focused on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, while the other covered quantitative aptitude.The table also displayed books on Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, along with an official guide for NMAT by GMAC, alongside some notebooks.The photo series also featured Navya Naveli Nanda snapping a mirror selfie in an elevator and showcasing two colorful graphic T-shirts.Taking a break from work, Navya indulged in a baking session, pouring maple syrup into a spoon with a bowl of flour in front of her. Another photo captured her at a restaurant, holding a food menu while wearing a red ribbed cardigan and denim jeans, flashing a smile at the camera.In response to her daughter's post, Shweta Bachchan asked, "What did you bake? I didn't get to eat this!! Why?"Navya Naveli Nanda graduated from Fordham University, New York in 2020. She co-founded a health-tech platform named Aara Health and established NGO Project Naveli.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 : Actor Prabhas penned a special message for 'Kalki 2898 AD' director Nag Ashwin on his birthday.Taking to Instagram stories, Prabhas shared a portrait of Nag Ashwin.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Happy birthday to the incredible director, Gnag_ashwin! Your vision for#Kalki2898AD isOn April 21, makers shared the teaser of Amitabh Bachchan's look from the sci-fi dystopian film during the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The 21-second teaser started with Big B marking presence in warm earthy tones. He was seated in a cave, engaged in prayer to a Shiva linga. He was covered with bandages.In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, 'Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum?To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama." (Since the Dwapar Yug, I have waited for the Dasavatar.)The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future.Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 : Amitabh Bachchan's look in the intriguing teaser of 'Kalki 2898 AD' left his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan impressed.On Sunday, the makers shared the teaser of Amitabh's look from the sci-fi dystopian film during the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The 21-second teaser started with Big B marking presence in warm earthy tones. He was seated in a cave, engaged in prayer to a Shiva linga. He was covered with bandages.In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, 'Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum?To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama." (Since the Dwapar Yug, I have waited for the Dasavatar.)Being his father's biggest cheerleader, Abhishek took to X and shared a first glimpse of the film and wrote, "THE BOSS!!!!" THE BOSS!!!!@SrBachchan #Kalki2898AD Abhishek (@juniorbachchan) April 21, 2024As soon as Abhishek gave a shout-out, fans also flooded the comment section.One of the users wrote, "Waiting impatiently for #Kalki2898ADBlessings."Another user commented, "NOT JUST 'THE BOSS' GURU BHAI.... "THE BOSS OF WORLD CINEMA"Ahead of teaser release, Big B took X and shared the film's new poster, saying "It's been an experience for me like no other..."The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future.Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Ever since the first look of Amitabh Bachchan from the most awaited sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD', was released on his birthday last year, fans have eagerly awaited more details about the actor's look and character in the film. Adding to the excitement, makers unveiled a new poster of the Megastar.Unveiling the new poster, 'Kalki 2898 AD' team took to X handle and captioned the post, "The time has come to know who he is! Exclusively on @StarSportsIndiaat 7:15 PM on April 21st." !Exclusively on @StarSportsIndia at 7:15 PM on April 21st.#Kalki2898AD@SrBachchan@ikamalhaasan#Prabhas@deepikapadukone@nagashwin7@DishPatani@Music_Santhosh@VyjayanthiFilms@Kalki2898AD#IPLonStar Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) April 20, 2024Clad in all-white attire, Amitabh Bachchan can be seen sitting inside a temple, looking mysteriously towards a bright ray of light. Building anticipation for a big announcement soon, the poster reads, "Samay Aa Gaya Hai".In the poster, his face and forehead are covered with a bandage sort of thing.The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Amidst all the excitement for the film, a new update reveals that the makers are planning a big announcement this Sunday (April 21).Confirming the same, a source close to the film revealed, "The team of 'Kalki 2898 AD' are planning something grand this Sunday. Expected to be one big update regarding the film, this will be a major event for fans worldwide. Known for their amazing promotional campaigns and events, it's going to be a great surprise for audiences."The source also confirmed that through this campaign, they will also be announcing the film's release date.The film also stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.Recently, 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Makers of the highly anticipated 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Amitabh BachchanKamal HaasanPrabhasDeepika Padukone, and Disha Patani have something big in store for the fans as they are all set to make an announcement.The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Amidst all the excitement for the film, a new update reveals that the makers are planning a big announcement this Sunday (April 21).Confirming the same, a source close to the film revealed, "The team of 'Kalki 2898 AD' are planning something grand this Sunday. Expected to be one big update regarding the film, this will be a major event for fans worldwide. Known for their amazing promotional campaigns and events, it's going to be a great surprise for audiences."The source also confirmed that through this campaign, they will also be announcing the film's release date.Recently, 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.The film's release was postponed because of the Lok Sabha polls 2024.As per a source, the film, which was supposed to be out on May 9, will now hit the theatres on a new date. The makers will soon make an official statement regarding the change in the release date.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 : A regular on social media, megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a cryptic post leaving his fans puzzled.The 'Big B' took to his official X account on Tuesday to post about social media.Lately, the actor has been discussing technological advancements impacting social media, including his views on AI. Carrying on in the same vein, the senior Bachchan posted on Tuesday that social media has 'switched off' news.The post left his fans confused. T 4982 -Social media switched off news !! Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 16, 2024The post came hours after Amitabh shared an AI-generated video of himself vibing to 'The Wellerman.'Sharing the post, Amitabh wrote, "The wonders of AI .. how my still picture gets animated .. I did nothing .. someone did an AI imaging and this is the result .. WHERE TO NEXT."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan)Meanwhile, on the work front, the senior Bachchan was last seen in Vikas Bahl's 'Ganapath', starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.His next project is the sci-fi action flick 'Kalki 2898 AD,' starring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in prominent roles.He also has a courtroom drama 'Section 84' in his kitty.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 : Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the prestigious third Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar award for his remarkable dedication to the nation, its people, and society, the Mangeshkar family announced on Tuesday.Previous recipients of this esteemed award include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and popular singer Asha Bhosale.Established by the Deenanath Mangeshkar Smriti Pratishthan in memory of the late Bharat Ratna awardee and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on February 6, 2022, the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar award was also conferred on several other personalities for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.The Pratishthan decided to honour several others with the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar award: music director AR Rahman and veteran Marathi actor Ashok Saraf for music; Padmini Kolhapure for films; singer Roopkumar Rathod for Indian music; actor Atul Parchure for Marathi theatre; and retired teacher and author Manjiri Phadke for literature. Additionally, actor, producer, and director Randeep Hooda received a special award for his contributions to cinema.The Marathi play 'Galib' will receive the Mohan Wagh Award for best drama. The Deepstambh Foundation's Manobal project, which provides residential training to persons with disabilities, orphans, and economically disadvantaged students, will be recognized for its outstanding social service.Addressing the press during the award announcement, music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar said that over the past 34 years, 212 eminent personalities from diverse fields have been honored. Singer Usha Mangeshkar, Hridaynath's son Aadinath Mangeshkar, and other dignitaries attended the event.The award recipients will be honored on April 24 at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha in Vile Parle.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 11 : On the auspicious occasion of Eid, veteran star Saira Banu recalled how legendary actor Dilip Kumar celebrated the festival with Bollywood celebs including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Dharmendra, Sunil Dutt and others. Taking to her Instagram handle she dropped a video recalling the Eidcelebration and she also throwback pictures from her wedding with the 'Deedar' actor.Along with the video, she wrote a long note mentioning, "From our childhood, which we spent partly in India and partly in London, my brother Sultan Bhai and I had the freedom to celebrate all festivals and participate in the celebration of all joyful occasions in the neighborhood, irrespective of the nationality and faith of the revellers."She continued, "When we returned to India after completing high school in London, we surprised all our family members. We were so strongly rooted in our Indian culture and customs that we didn't need to be told what the festivals were about. We slipped easily into the cosmopolitan social milieu of Mumbai. We ushered in the month of Ramadan, observed the fasts, and prayed as we should. We looked forward to Eid with eagerness to invite our friends to join in our celebration of the day."Saira recalled how Eid became a grand event following her marriage to Dilip Kumar, stating that their home became the focal point of celebration for all of their industry friends as well as their huge social network of acquaintances from many walks of life."However, it was after my marriage to Dilip Saheb that Eid became an event for me. Our house became the center of celebration for all our friends in the film industry as well as the large social circle of friends from different walks of life and states of India.""The house wore the look of a garden from a fairy tale, with floral decorations and bouquets sent lovingly to Saheb by his fans and well-wishers. A voluntary music band would arrive early in the morning to play songs from films, and we would wake up to the sound of drums and bugles," added the 'Junglee' actor.She also described how visitors poured in without restrictions because it was an open house for their devoted followers, friends, and extended family members. Dilip Kumar used to believe in sharing and giving love, and nothing brings him greater delight than being in the company of individuals who are simple and kind, like himself."The visitors streamed in without restrictions, as it was an open house for the people who were our loyal admirers, friends, and extended family members. Saheb believes in sharing and giving, and nothing gives him more joy than being in the company of people who are simple and loving, like himself," she shared.Describing the celebration at their home, she said, "The air would be filled with the aroma of biryani and kheer getting ready in the kitchen, and the visitors would overflow from the lobby and drawing room into the garden. Our celebrations were never complete without music and singing by a classical maestro.""I have a wealth of memories that will never fade away. Suffice it to say, thank you, dear friends, for the good times we enjoyed and continue to stay in our hearts. May we be blessed with peaceful times and a life full of good health and harmony. Happy Eid," she concluded.Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar got married on October 11, 1966, and they stayed together till the demise of the legendary actor on July 7, 2021. They have been the most iconic couple of all time with terrific on-screen and off-screen chemistryFilms featuring the duo such as 'Gopi and Bairaag', 'Sagina Mahato' and 'Duniya', have always been a treat for the audience.