Actor
Date of birth:
11 Oct 1942
Height:
6' 2"
Spouse:
(9 May 2024)
Actor
(20 Oct 2023)
Actor
(2 Oct 2019)
Actor
(8 Dec 2017)
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(29 Aug 2015)
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(26 Jul 2013)
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(14 Sep 2012)
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(5 Aug 2005)
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(20 Feb 1998)
Producer
(1991)
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(1991)
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(16 Aug 1991)
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Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Actor)
Zee Cine Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor Critics)
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Actor In A Leading Role)
Screen Weekly Awards
(Jodi No 1)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor Critics)
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Actor In A Supporting Role)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
"A day filled with the love of family and the greetings and the hilarity of the 'progress reports' .. Birthdays galore .. Shweta , the first born, and Nikhil her husband .. within a day of each other nd the bringing in of the GOLDEN age -50 years," he wrote."At Prateeksha , she was brought to the home , our first home of our own, when she was barely 2, and Abhishek a few months old .. and today to see them celebrate the day in the same home on the same table and surroundings .. LIFE IS A WONDER ..Children and grandchildren all together ..Family is the greatest bond .. of love togetherness and the joys of each other .. may it ever be in lasting .... and the family at the GOJ .. ? they are supreme," he added.He also dropped pictures from his weekly Sunday ritual. In the pictures, he can be seen happily greeting fans outside Jalsa. Abhishek Bachchan also made a special appearance.Big B was recently spotted cheering for his team Majhi Mumbai's Indian Street Premier League final match against Tigers of Kolkata at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane.Big B is associated with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Mumbai. The ISPL is India's tennis ball T10 cricket tournament.Big B's team 'Majhi Mumbai' lost the final game to Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's Tigers of Kolkata.Hours after attending the match, Amitabh Bachchan posted a motivational post for the Majhi Mumbai team."A loss in the FINALS .. at the ISPL .. sad but on the day the other team played a better game .. so we resolve that the next season of the game we shall endeavour with greater effort and WIN ..The FIGHT is more valuable when defeat has been initiated , for when there is no defeat .. victory shall never be highlighted .. you have to win against an opposition , else how does one register a win ..So we give the credit to the opposition .. it is their due .. resolve our spirits and prepare for the next fight ..Maybe the presence and the encouragement , like the game before could have enthused them .. but just not our day .. we take it on the chin and get ready to punch back soon," he wrote."However .. the spirit of sportsmanship should never be overshadowed by defeat .. and the grace shown by Abhishek in meeting all the players soon after the game was over was hugely appreciated .. not just our team but congratulated the Kolkata team as well," Big B added.Meanwhile, on the acting front, Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas. He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.
One of the pictures showed the two of them as kids, while in another one they were seen celebrating some special moments together.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abhishek Bachchan (@bachchan)In the backdrop of the video, Abhishek used his dad Amitabh Bachchan's song 'Atrangi Yaari' to add a more special touch to it.Sharing the video, he wrote, "Happy Birthday, Shwetdi! I might not say it or show it, but you mean the world to me. Love you."As soon as the post was uploaded, fans and industry members flooded the comment section to wish Shweta.Saif Ali Khan's Saba Pataudi wrote, "Happy happy Birthday Shweta!"Farah Khan Kunder commented, "Why do all brothers never say it or show it but."Sussanne Khan posted, "Beautiful pics happy happy birthday darling Shweta."Further extending the birthday wishes, Navy Naveli Nanda wished her mother with a cute childhood picture along with a caption on her Instagram stories, "Happy birthday mom. I love you."Shweta, daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, married Nikhil Nanda, a Delhi-based businessman, in 1997. The couple has two children, Navya and Agastya. In addition to running a fashion label, Shweta Bachchan Nanda made her debut as an author with the book Paradise Towers in 2018.
Amitabh Bachchan on Friday cheered for his team Majhi Mumbai's Indian Street Premier League final match against Tigers of Kolkata. at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane.In the viral videos, Big B can be seen in full 'Josh' as he was cheering for his team.He was seen wearing a white hoodie that he paired with black joggers and sports shoes.Big B was accompanied by his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan.The father-son duo watched their team play the exciting final match.They were also joined by Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Amitabh Bachchan owns the Majhi Mumbai team in the ISPL, which is the first-ever tennis ball cricket league where the matches will be played inside a stadium. Majhi Mumbai on Thursday reached the finals of the tournament, beating Chennai Singams by 58 runs. They are playing the finals against the Tigers of Kolkata team.The inaugural edition has witnessed action between six teams - Majhi Mumbai, Srinagar ke Veer, Chennai Singams, Tigers of Kolkata, Falcon Risers Hyderabad and Bangalore Strikers. The league kicked off on March 6.Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.Abhishek, on the other hand, is receiving appreciation for his performance in the sports drama film, 'Ghoomer' alongside Saiyami Kher and Angad Bedi.Helmed by R Balki, the film received a decent response from the audience.
Mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan can be seen having a conversation with Mukesh Ambani. Actors Aditya Roy Kapoor can be seen happily posing with Ananya Panday and Ranbir Kapoor.Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Rihana can be seen dancing with each other. The Kapoor fam including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor are all smiles and pose for shutterbugs. Soon parents-to-be Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone could be seen exuding major couple goals with their stylish looks.The 'Gully Boy' actor looked dapper as he wore an all-white suit. He opted for a heavy beard and accessorized his look with black and red shades.Deepika, on the other hand, looked gorgeous in an all-black cut-sleeve dress. She tied her hair with a black ribbon and accessorized her look with statement jewelry.Actor Disha Patani looks gorgeous in a black dress. Star couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh exude royal couple vibes. Riteish wore a white tuxedo while Genelia opted for a black gown with a chic necklace and a bun. Actor Suniel Shetty with his wife Mana Shetty can be seen posing happily for the cameras. SRK looks handsome and can be seen posing for a picture with his wife Gauri Khan and children Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan. Alia and Janhvi look stunning in their outfits. Alia turned heads in a blue embellished shimmery off-shoulder bodycon gown and Janhvi wore a shimmery silver dress with minimal makeup.In another pic, Bebo is seen posing with actors Sonam Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at the gala event.Several videos and pictures from the gala night went viral on social media.Day 1 of the festivities witnessed a special drone show followed by a splendid performance by pop sensation Rihanna.Day 2 was filled with electrifying performances of celebrities and other cute moments from the event.Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also attending the mega bash.Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani spoke about the pre-wedding function of her son, Anant Ambani, with Radhika Merchant.She shared the relevance of art and culture and how she is "passionate" about it, saying, "Throughout my life I have been inspired by arts and culture. It has deeply moved me and I am very passionate about it."While talking about her son's wedding she mentioned, "When it came to my youngest son Anant's wedding with Radhika, I had two important wishes - first, I wanted to celebrate our roots...Jamnagar holds a special place in our hearts and has a profound significance. Gujarat is where we come from, it's where Mukesh and his father built the refinery and I started my career by converting this arid and desert-like area into a lush green township and a vibrant community."
Prem Chopra has been a part of the Indian film industry for more than six decades now.Chopra's way of playing the 'Bad Guy' in Hindi films like 'Upkaar', 'Do Raaste', 'Dostana', to name a few, was widely appreciated by the audience.Throughout his career, Chopra worked with superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna.In a recent interview with ANI, Chopra showered love on megastar Big B and called him a "global star."Chopra said," He is a superduper star even now. In everything. He is a global actor. Global actor, global personality. He's a very hard-working actor. He used to come prepared on the set. But he would not imitate somebody. He would do his own work. And he... succeeded in doing his work. People used to feel very fortunate to have him in their cast."Chopra and Big B worked in films like 'Mard', 'Naseeb', 'Bunty aur Babli', 'Andha Kanoon', 'Dostana', and others. Prem Chopra has carved a niche for himself with his iconic dialogue "Prem naam hai mera... Prem Chopra" from the actor Rishi Kapoor's debut film. 'Bobby' is what got him stardom.In his career spanning nearly six decades, he worked in more than 400 films. Films such as 'Upkaar', ' Purab Aur Pashchim', 'Do Raaste', and'Phool Bane Angaarey' among others.He was recently seen in the action thriller film 'Animal' which also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan)Dressed in a printed blue tracksuit for the Sunday darshan.As soon as the video was shared, fans chimed in the comment section.One of the users wrote, "You are an emotion sir."Another user commented, "everything with them."Every Sunday, hundreds of fans gather outside Amitabh Bachchan's residence to get a glimpse of the megastar, and from the past over 40 years, the 'Sholay' star has been making sure to meet them.Earlier, in blog, he shared that he always takes off his shoes before meeting his fans, describing it as a "devotion" for him to interact with his well-wishers.He wrote, "I do observe though that the numbers are in lesser magnitude and the enthusiasm has lessened and the screams of joy now transferred to the mobile camera .. and that is more evident now an indication that time has moved on and nothing lasts forever."Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.
On Saturday, Amitabh took to X and wrote, "T 4924 - 55 years in the wondrous world of Cinema .. and AI gives me its interpretation .. a presentation by Ef B .. self-made."T 4924 - 55 years in the wondrous world of Cinema .. and AI , gives me its interpretation ..a presentation by Ef B .. self made Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) February 16, 2024Big B dropped AI-generated photos of himself that showcased a camera lens as his eye and film reels sprouted from his head.Notably, Amitabh Bachchan made his cinematic debut in 1969, as a voice narrator for Mrinal Sen's National Award-winning film 'Bhuvan Shome' (1969).His debut acting job was as one of seven protagonists in the 1969 film 'Saat Hindustani,' directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and starring Utpal Dutt, Anwar Ali, Madhu, and Jalal Agha.Amitabh gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s with his roles in a series of successful Bollywood films, many of which are now considered classics.Some of his most notable films include 'Sholay,' 'Deewar,' 'Zanjeer, 'Amar Akbar Anthony,' 'Don,' and 'Shahenshah.'His deep baritone voice and commanding screen presence contributed to his unique appeal.Bachchan has received numerous awards for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the National Film Award for Best Actor and several Filmfare Awards.Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.
Amitabh Bachchan again stepped out with his son and actor Abhishek to meet his fans outside his house Jalsa.Big B's fans assemble outside his house on Sundays in large numbers to catch sight of their favourite actor.The actor waved to the awaiting fans at the gate of his residence and Abhishek was also present.For his Sunday darshan, he wore a black tracksuit.Dressed in a red tracksuit, Abhishek can be seen standing on the balcony and waving at the fans. Look at the pictures from the megastar's customary Sunday meet and greet session with fans.Every Sunday, hundreds of fans gather outside Amitabh Bachchan's residence to get a glimpse of the megastar, and from the past over 40 years, the 'Sholay' star has been making sure to meet them.Earlier, in blog, he shared that he always takes off his shoes before meeting his fans, describing it as a "devotion" for him to interact with his well-wishers.He wrote, "I do observe though that the numbers are in lesser magnitude and the enthusiasm has lessened and the screams of joy now transferred to the mobile camera .. and that is more evident now an indication that time has moved on and nothing lasts forever."Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.Abhishek, on the other hand, is receiving appreciation for his performance in sports drama film, 'Ghoomer' alongside Saiyami Kher and Angad Bedi.Helmed by R Balki, the film received a decent response from the audience.
Here are some of the pictures from Big B's sacred visit to the Ram Mandir.The Ayodhya Ram Mandir was inaugurated on January 22, with several Bollywood A-listers, cricket stars, politicians, renowned artists, and business persons in attendance.Following the darshan last month, Big B took to his social media account to share a glimpse of his visit.He wrote in a blog post, "A day filled with the relevance of divine spirit .. back from the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya .. the glory, the celebration and the belief of faith .. immersed in the reckoning of the TEMPLE at Shri Ram's birth. Not much can be said beyond this .. for faith does not possess description." Significantly, Amitabh Bachchan bought a 10,000-square-feet plot in Ayodhya a few days ahead of the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony.Confirming the development, Shanti Bhushan Choubey, the registrar of Ayodhya Registrar told ANI earlier, "As part of the same agreement, two documents have been presented...it is a 10,000 square feet plot for which a transaction of Rs 9 crore has been done. The second party, who happens to be Amitabh Bachchan, gave his agreement to the purchase while his attorney, Rajesh Yadav, executed it."Meanwhile, on the film front, Big B will be next seen in the sci-fi action thriller film 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas. The film will hit the big screens on May 9.The film also features Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. He also has a courtroom drama film 'Section 84' in his kitty.Helmed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Diana Penty, Nimrat Kaur, and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles.'Section 84' marks Amitabh and Ribhu's third collaboration after a TV mini-series 'Yudh' in 2014 and the thriller film 'Te3n' in 2015. The official release date of 'Section 84' is still awaited.
On witnessing audience's love for Black on OTT, Rani said, "It is overwhelming and hugely gratifying to see that Black is receiving so much love from the audience even after 19 years, with its OTT release. The film holds a very special place in my filmography. The experience of working with legendary Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and being directed by my favourite filmmaker of all times Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is something that will stay with me forever."She added, "I am glad that the film is out on Netflix and all those who missed watching the magic of Black in theatres when it released 19 years ago, will be able to witness it, on their screens. It is always humbling to see your work reach a wider audience."The film won the National Award for Best Feature Film. Also, Amitabh Bachchan won the National Award for Best Actor. It's the First film to have won 11 awards at the Filmfare Awards.The film draws inspiration from the life of Helen Keller, as well as the 1962 film based on her autobiography, The Miracle Worker.