Amitabh Bachchan
Birthdate: Oct 11, 1942
Birthplace: Allahabad, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a film star, in vain though, as film-makers preferred someone with a fairer skin, and he was not quite fair enough. But they did use one of his other assets, his deep baritone voice, which was used for narration and background commentary. He was successful in being cast in Saat Hindustani. He got his break in Bollywood after a letter of introduction from the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as he was a friend of her son, Rajiv Gandhi. This is how Bachchan made an entry in Bollywood, starting with Zanjeer, co-starred with his future wife Jaya Bhaduri, and since then there has been no looking back.
He married Jaya Bhaduri, an accomplished actress in her own right, and they had two children, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta is married, lives a non-filmy life and has two children.
Being friends with Rajiv Gandhi, got him to decide to run for seat in the Indian National Congress (political party) from his home town but had to leave mid-term because of controversies, particularly after Rajiv and he were implicated in the now infamous "Bofors" case along with the U. K. based Hinduja Brothers.
After a four year break, he was back in the unsuccessful Mrityudaata (1997), a comeback which the actor wanted to forget. Critics written him off but his career was saved with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998). But four flops in 1999 and incurring debt of over 90 crore rupees of his sinking company ABCL saw him at an all-time low. To make matters worse, after the defeat of the Congress party, Bachchan lost considerable political support, the opposition made him a target, and his credit rating deteriorated to such an extent that a leading nationalized bank, Canara Bank, sued him for outstanding loans. He did bounce back, presenting the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire called Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000). After a series of hits with Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Baghban (2003) and Khakee (2004), Bachchan is showing no signs of slowing down and proving the critics wrong once again.
Amitabh and Jaya were interested in getting their son Abhishek married to Karisma Kapoor, the daughter of Babita and Randhir Kapoor, they went through a formal engagement, but later broke it off.
The former Miss World and Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek, were formally engaged on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Bombay, with the marriage taking place at the Bachchan residence on April 20, 2007.
On November 16, 2011, he became a Dada (paternal grandfather) when Aishwarya gave birth to a daughter in a Mumbai Hospital. He is already a Nana (maternal grandfather) to Navya and Agastye - Shweta's children.
He continues to be one of the busiest actors and singers in Bollywood as well as on TV, as can be seen from the commercials that he appears on, especially on Sahara One. Looks like there are no limits for this super-star and once the "Angry Young Man" of Bollywood.
Amitabh Bachchan Photos and Videos
Known For
Black
(2005)
Pink
(2016)
Mohabbatein
(2000)
Baghban
(2003)
Amitabh Bachchan Movies
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- 2025 |
Sholay: The Final Cut
Sholay: The Final Cut
Sholay, India's greatest film, returns in 4K with Dolby 5.1. This 1975 multi-genre masterpiece ran for 5 years straight, featuring top stars and inspired by global classics. First Hindi film in 70mm with stereo sound.
- 2024 | Be Happy
- 2024 | Fakt Purusho Maate
- 2024 | The Umesh Chronicles
- 2024 | Vettaiyanas Mukharjee
- 2024 |
Kalki 2898 AD
asAshwatthama
The future of those in the dystopian city of Kasi is altered when the destined arrival of Lord Vishnu's final avatar launches a war against darkness.
- 2024 |
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
asInsp. Arjun Singh
Two elite soldiers with troubled pasts are enlisted for a daring mission when a deadly masked villain threatens India's defenses.
- 2023 | Ganapathas Maharishi Dalapathi
- 2023 | Ghoomer
- 2023 |
- 2022 | Chup
- 2022 | Fakt Mahilao Maate
- 2022 | Goodbyeas Harish Bhalla
- 2022 | Jhundas Vijay Borade
- 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
- 2022 | Uunchaias Amit Shrivastav
- 2022 |
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
asGuru
A DJ with superpowers and his ladylove embark on a mission to protect the Brahmastra, a weapon of enormous energy, from dark forces closing in on them.
- 2022 | Runway 34as Narayan Vedant
- 2021 | Chehreas Adv. Lateef Zaidi
- 2021 | Zamaanat: And Justice for Allas Shiv Shankar
- 2020 | AB Aani CDas Amitabh Bachchan (AB)
- 2020 | Gulabo Sitaboas Mirza Chunnan Nawab
- 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddyas Gosayi Venkanna
- 2019 |
- 2018 | Decoding Shankar
- 2018 | The President's Bodyguardas Narrator
- 2018 |
Thugs of Hindostan
asKhudabaksh
Firangi, a small-time thug, is recruited by the East India Company, who tells him to infiltrate their enemy, Azaad and his group of bandits. Firangi is torn between saving and betraying the bandits.
- 2018 |
Helicopter Eela
asSelf (Cameo)
Eela Raiturkar, an aspiring singer, gives up on her career after her husband abandons her and their son, Vivaan. However, years later, he encourages his mother to pursue her dream.
- 2018 |
102 Not Out
asDattatraya Vakharia
102 Not Out is a 2018 comedy-drama film, with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan playing a 102-year-old wanting to break the oldest-man-alive record. Another Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor plays his sad and grumpy 75-year-old son.
- 2018 |
- 2017 | Begum Jaanas Narrator
- 2017 | Louder Together
- 2017 | The Ghazi Attackas Narrator
- 2017 | The Great Leader
- 2017 |
- 2016 | Pinkas Deepak Sehgal
- 2016 | Veergathaas Dharma Chakra
- 2016 | Wah Tajas Voiceover
- 2016 | Te3nas John Biswas
- 2016 |
- 2016 | Ki & Kaas Cameo
- 2016 |
- 2016 | Waziras Pandit Omkarnath Dhar
- 2016 |
- 2015 | Pikuas Bhaskor Banerjee
- 2015 | Shamitabhas Amitabh Sinha
- 2014 | Bhoothnath Returnsas Bhoothnath
- 2014 | Manamas Pratap
- 2014 | Monsoonas Scene from Manzil
- 2013 | Bombay Talkies
- 2013 | Mahabharatas Bheeshma
- 2013 | Satyagrahaas Dwarka Anand
- 2013 |
The Great Gatsby
asMeyer Wolfshiem
A writer and wall street trader, Nick Carraway, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby, amid the riotous parties of the Jazz Age.
- 2012 | Departmentas Sarjeroa Gaikwad
- 2012 | Ganga Devi
- 2012 | Mr Bhatti on Chutti
- 2012 | The Warrior Prince: Sourav Gangulyas Narrator
- 2012 | Bol Bachchanas Bachchan
- 2011 | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baapas Vijju 'Bbuddah'
- 2011 | Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
- 2011 | Aarakshanas Prabhakar Anand
- 2010 | Rannas Vijay Harshvardhan Malik
- 2010 | Teen Pattias Professor Venkat Subramaniam
- 2009 | Aladinas Genius
- 2009 | Paaas Auro
- 2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagias Dr. Ajay Singh
- 2008 | God Tussi Great Hoas God
- 2008 | Sarkar Rajas Subhash 'Sarkar' Nagare
- 2008 | Bhoothnathas Kailash 'Bhoothnath' Nath
- 2007 | Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadkeas Narrator
- 2007 | Gangotrias Thakur Vijay 'Thakur Kaka' Singh
- 2007 | Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aagas Babban Singh
- 2007 | Swamias Narrator
- 2007 | The Last Learas Harish 'Harry' Mishra
- 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoomas Dancer
- 2007 | Cheeni Kumas Buddhadev Gupta
- 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwalaas Dhingra
- 2007 | Nishabdas Vijay
- 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guardas Eklavya
- 2006 | Baabulas Balraj Kapoor
- 2006 | Darna Zaroori Haias Professor
- 2006 | Family: Ties of Bloodas Virendra 'Viren' Sahi
- 2006 | Gangaas Thakur Vijay Singh
- 2006 | Struggler
- 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehnaas Samarjit Talwar
- 2005 | Amrithadhare
- 2005 | Blackas Debraj Sahai
- 2005 | Sarkaras Subhash Nagre 'Sarkar'
- 2005 | Sunset Bollywood
- 2005 | Ek Ajnabeeas Col. Suryaveer Singh
- 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...as Shekhar Sinha
- 2005 | Viruddh... Family Comes Firstas Vidhyadar Ramkrishna Patwardhan
- 2005 | March of the Penguinsas Narrator
- 2005 | Pahelias The Shepherd (Special Appearance)
- 2005 | Bunty Aur Bablias DCP Dashrath Singh
- 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Timeas Ishwarchand Thakur
- 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyoas Major General Amarjeet Singh
- 2004 | Aetbaaras Dr. Ranveer Malhotra
- 2004 | Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen
- 2004 | Hum Kaun Hai?as Major Frank John Williams
- 2004 | Rudrakshas Narrator
- 2004 | Veer-Zaaraas Chaudhary Sumer Singh
- 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...as Raj Chauhan (Uncle)
- 2004 | Let's Bring Our Heroes Homeas Maj. Ranvir Kaul
- 2004 | Lakshyaas Col. Sunil Damle
- 2004 | Devas JCP Dev Pratap Singh
- 2004 | Khakeeas DCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav
- 2003 | Boomas Bade Mia
- 2003 | Baghbanas Raj Malhotra
- 2003 | Armaanas Dr. Siddharth Sinha
- 2003 | Khushias Narrator
- 2002 | Aankhenas Vijay Singh Rajput
- 2002 | Bollywood Bound
- 2002 | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahinas Dr. Rastogi
- 2002 | Kaanteas Yashvardhan 'Major' Rampal
- 2001 | Aksas Insp. Manu Verma
- 2001 | Bond of Loveas Vijay Kapoor
- 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...as Yashvardhan Raichand
- 2000 | Mohabbateinas Principal Narayan Shankar
- 1999 | Biwi No. 1
- 1999 | Sooryavanshamas Bhanupratap Singh
- 1999 | Kohramas Col. Balbir Singh Sodi, aka Devraj Hathoda
- 1999 | Hindustan Ki Kasamas Kabeera
- 1999 | Lal Baadshahas Dual Role (Lal 'Baadshah' Singh & Ranbhir Singh)
- 1998 | Hero Hindustanias Narrator
- 1998 | Major Saabas Major Jasbir Singh Rana
- 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne
- 1997 | Mrityudaataas Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal
- 1994 | Akkaas Special Appearance (Song)
- 1994 | Insaniyatas SSP Amar Nath Singh
- 1992 | Khuda Gawahas Baadshah Khan
- 1991 | Akaylaas Insp. Vijay Verma
- 1991 | Humas Tiger
- 1991 | Indrajeetas Indrajeet
- 1991 | Sadhu Sant
- 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjunas Bhim Singh
- 1990 | Agneepathas Vijay Dinanath Chavan
- 1990 | Ajoobaas Ajooba
- 1990 | Kroadh
- 1990 | Shiv Putra Swami Ayappa
- 1989 | Jaadugaras Goga
- 1989 | Main Azaad Hoonas Azaad
- 1989 | Shanakhtas Military Officer
- 1989 | Toofanas Dual Role (Toofan & Shyam)
- 1988 | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathias Ganga Prasad
- 1988 | Shahenshahas Inspector Vijay Kumar Srivastava
- 1988 | Soorma Bhopalias Police Inspector (Sp Appearance)
- 1988 | Zindagi Ek Safar
- 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
- 1986 | Aakhree Raastaas David D'Costa
- 1985 | Ameer Aadmi Ghareeb Aadmi
- 1985 | Geraftaaras Karan Kumar (Guest Role)
- 1985 | Mardas Raju Singh (Mard)
- 1984 | Inquilaabas A.C.P. Amar Nath
- 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karegaas Narrator
- 1984 | Paan khaye Saiyan Hamaaras Nahar Singh ( Special Appearance)
- 1984 | Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
- 1984 | Sharaabias Vicky Kapoor
- 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoonas Jan Nisar Akthar Khan (Special Appearance)
- 1983 | Coolieas Iqbal A. Khan
- 1983 | Mahaanas Triple role (Amit
- 1983 | Nastikas Shankar (Sheru)
- 1983 | Pukaras Ramdas
- 1982 | Bemisalas Dr. Sudhir Roy
- 1982 | Desh Premeeas Master Dinanath
- 1982 | Khud-Daaras Govind Srivastav ('Chhotu Ustad')
- 1982 | Namak Halaalas Arjun Singh
- 1982 | Satte Pe Sattaas Ravi Anand
- 1982 | Shaktias Vijay A. Kumar
- 1981 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raatas Inspector Abhijeet Rai
- 1981 | Chashme Buddoor
- 1981 | Kaaliaas Kallu
- 1981 | Laawarisas Heera
- 1981 | Naseebas John Jaani Janardhan
- 1981 | Silsilaas Amit Malhotra
- 1981 | Walayati Babuas Jagga (Special Appearance)
- 1981 | Yaaranaas Kishan Kumar
- 1980 | Do Aur Do Paanchas Vijay
- 1980 | Dostanaas Vijay Varma
- 1980 | Ram Balramas Police Inspector Balram Singh
- 1980 | Shaanas Vijay Kumar
- 1979 | Cinema Cinema
- 1979 | Jurmanaas Inder Saxena
- 1979 | Kaala Pattharas Vijay Pal Singh
- 1979 | Manzilas Ajay Chandra
- 1979 | Mr. Natwarlalas Natwarlal
- 1979 | Suhaagas Amit Kapoor
- 1979 | The Great Gambleras Dual Role (Jay & Insp. Vijay)
- 1978 | Besharamas Ram Kumar Chandra
- 1978 | Donas Don
- 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugandas Jeeva
- 1978 | Kasme Vaadeas Dual Role (Amit & Shankar)
- 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandaras Sikandar
- 1978 | Trishulas Vijay Kumar
- 1977 | Alaapas Alok Prasad
- 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthonyas Anthony Gonzalves
- 1977 | Immaan Dharamas Ahmed Reza
- 1977 | Khoon Pasinaas Shiva
- 1977 | Parvarishas Amit
- 1976 | Adalatas Thakur Dharam Chand 'Dharma'
- 1976 | Do Anjaaneas Amit Roy
- 1976 | Hera Pherias Vijay
- 1976 | Kabhi Kabhieas Amitabh Malhotra
- 1975 | Chupke Chupkeas Professor Sukumar Sinha
- 1975 | Deewaaras Vijay Verma
- 1975 | Faraaras Rajesh (Raj)
- 1975 | Hamara Dharam
- 1975 | Milias Shekhar Dayal
- 1975 | Sholayas Jai
- 1975 | Zameeras Badal
- 1975 |
Sholay
asJai
Sholay
After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit.
- 1974 | Benaamas Amit Srivastav
- 1974 | Espousalas Narrator
- 1974 | Kasautias Amitabh Sharma (Amit)
- 1974 | Majbooras Ravi Khanna
- 1974 | Roti Kapada Aur Makaanas Vijay
- 1973 | Abhimaanas Subir Kumar (Beeru)
- 1973 | Bandhe Haathas Dual Role (Shyamu & Deepak)
- 1973 | Gehri Chaalas Ratan
- 1973 | Namak Haraamas Vikram (Vicky) Maharaj
- 1973 | Saudagaras Moti
- 1973 | Zanjeeras Insp. Vijay Khanna
- 1972 | Bansi Birjuas Birju
- 1972 | Bombay to Goaas Ravi Kumar
- 1972 | Ek Nazaras Manmohan Akash Tyagi
- 1972 | Jabanas Dalaljit (Guest Appearance)
- 1972 | Raaste Kaa Pattharas Jai Shankar Rai
- 1972 | Sanjogas Mohan
- 1971 | Anandas Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee
- 1971 | Parwanaas Kumar Sen
- 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahanias Ram G. Chandra
- 1971 | Reshma and Sheraas Chhotu
- 1969 | Bhuvan Shomeas Narrator
- 1969 | Saat Hindustanias Anwar Ali Anwar
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