Amitabh Bachchan
D.O.B.: 11th Oct, 1942
Gender: Male
Industry: Bollywood
Profession Actor
Amitabh Bachchan in news
Prabhas arrived with home cooked food for Amitabh Bachchan, Big B tied the bridge of praise like this - Feb 21,2022
Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan is currently shooting for his upcoming film 'Project K' with Bahubali star Prabhas. Where he is seen enjoying the company of Prabhas a lot. Amitabh keeps sharing this information with his fans on social media. Recently, Prabhas reached the sCinema has brought India, Egypt closer: Amitabh Bachchan - Mar 31,2015
Cairo, March 31 (IANS) Terming cinema a "great integrator", Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan has said Hindi movies have, over the years, brought the historic cultures of India and Egypt closer.Interacting with the media at the inauguration of the "India by the Nile" festival here on MondaBalki challenges me with never-done-before roles: Amitabh - Mar 27,2015
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) R. Balakrishnan and Amitabh Bachchan's much anticipated third outing "Shamitabh" turned out to be a box office disaster, but they are all set to collaborate a fourth time for yet another clutter-breaking film. The megastar says working with the filmmaker is enjoyable bBig B, Deepika, Irrfan unveil 'Piku' trailer - Mar 25,2015
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will be seen in Shoojit Sircar's "Piku", unveiled the film's trailer on Wednesday in the presence of the entire star cast, including Deepika Padukone and Irrfan."Shoojit and I have been together for a long time we have done many campaignsMultiple festivals: Celebratory spirit engulfs B-Town - Mar 21,2015
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) It was a sheer display of 'unity in diversity' when Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar, Hema Malini and Farhan Akhtar greeted people as various festivals were celebrated across India on Saturday.The day marked the beginning of the nineBig B wishes support for small budget film 'Dozakh....' - Mar 20,2015
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) In the recent past, several popular film celebrities have lent support to small budget cinematic gems. This time, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has wished good luck to "Dozakh - In Search Of Heaven", which he calls a "sensitive movie".The Big B took to Twitter to support thBig B 'honoured' to unveil Gandhi statue - Mar 15,2015
London, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan says he was "honoured", "humbled" and felt "touched" to unveil a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Parliament Square here.Big B, who also read out an excerpt from Gandhi's "The World of Tomorrow", shared his excitement on social media."AAmitabh to inaugurate festival in Egypt - Mar 13,2015
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood film icon Amitabh Bachchan will visit Egypt later this month to inaugurate the India By The Nile Festival 2015 featuring contemporary and classical music, dance, theatre, visual art, film, food and literature.The 72-year-old will be the guest of honour at theHindi cinema universal, but regional cinema incredible: Amitabh - Mar 12,2015
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Indian film icon Amitabh Bachchan says Hindi cinema may be universal because of its language factor in the country, but he finds the immense presence of regional cinema to be "incredible".The actor was recently down south to shoot for a TV commercial with southern superRelease dates of 'Piku', 'Fitoor' locked - Mar 12,2015
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Piku" is set for a May release and "Rock On!!" fame director Abhishek Kapoor’s next, “Fitoor”, will be out during next year's Valentine's week.The film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, was set to hit the screens April 30 but the rBig B to attend unveiling of Gandhi statue in London - Mar 12,2015
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will attend an event in London, where a statue of late Indian icon Mahatma Gandhi, known for his non-violence movement against British rule, will be unveiled at Parliament Square.“We are delighted that @SrBachchan will read at the unveiliManju Warrier, Vikram Prabhu honoured to shoot with Big B - Mar 12,2015
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) It was a dream come true for actors Manju Warrier and Vikram Prabhu when they shot with megastar Amitabh Bachchan for a commercial. Both of them felt honoured by the opportunity.Manju and Vikram shot with Big B for Kalyan Jewellers commercial.An excited Manju posted oVidhu Vinod Chopra aims to make film with Big B, Aamir - Mar 11,2015
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra says it would be wonderful to manage a casting coup of Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan in one frame, especially in an English film for the global audience.The filmmaker, along with the two actors, was present at the trailer launch of his deStench problem sorted near Big B's home - Mar 11,2015
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is glad that the stench -- caused by a collapsed sewage line close to his bungalow Jalsa in Juhu here -- which was complained about to the civic corporation, has been taken care of. Meanwhile, he's signed a brand endorsement for a perfume."TheAudiences can read through film publicity: Amitabh - Mar 11,2015
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Robust film promotions and elaborate publicity strategies are accepted ways of driving a movie to the audience, but the viewers are smart enough to "gauge" and "read through" it all, says megastar Amitabh Bachchan.The actor, on Tuesday, unveiled the trailer of Vidhu ViWelcome to the club: Big B tells 50-to-be Aamir - Mar 10,2015
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Aamir Khan will turn 50 on March 14 -- and megastar Amitabh Bachchan has welcomed the "Taare Zameer Par" actor to the other side of the half century.The actors on Monday unveiled the trailer of "Broken Horses" at an event here."Welcome to the club," the 72-year-old veterAlways Bollywood over Hollywood for Big B - Mar 10,2015
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who unveiled the trailer for "Broken Horses" along with Aamir Khan here on Tuesday, says that if given an opportunity to choose between an Indian and a Hollywood film, he would pick the former."If I get an opportunity to choose a film betweenAamir, Amitabh to launch 'Broken Horses' trailer - Mar 09,2015
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Aamir Khan will share the stage to launch the much anticipated trailer of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's maiden Hollywood venture “Broken Horses”.It is the first Hollywood film that has been written, directed and produced byFarhan Akhtar goes to Srinagar for 'Wazir' - Mar 01,2015
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar moved to Srinagar for the shooting of his upcoming drama "Wazir"."Off to Srinagar now for the final schedule on Wazir...Flight delayed by an hour... good things come to those who wait, I guess," Farhan tweeted on Sunday.Directed by Bejoy Nam'Piku' to be promoted in unusual manner, says Big B - Feb 24,2015
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who surprises his fans with each film, says "unusual works" will back his next movie "Piku".“The shoot for the PR of ‘Piku’ has begun and there are some most unusual works being done. Today we were a part of it along with DeepikBig B on mission to save cinematic marvels - Feb 23,2015
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he feels privileged to be the face of an initiative by The Film Heritage Foundation and working towards saving cinematic marvels from getting lost with time."A FUNCTION TO ATTEND THE Film Heritage Foundation...a most sincere effort to archiBig B's virtual commentator avatar for World Cup match - Feb 22,2015
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) After doing commentary for India-Pakistan match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to virtual platform Twitter for online commentary Sunday when the Indian team came to the field to battle it out with South Africa in Melbourne."The game begins,Media need respect, dignity: Big B - Feb 21,2015
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actors and the media are known to share a “love-hate” kind of relationship, but megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to his official blog to laud the dedication of mediapersons, saying they deserve “respect” and “dignity”.“I do feel, tBig B laughs-off 'Disappointed' fan's remarks - Feb 20,2015
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has laughed off snide comments from one of his blog readers and says he isn't sure if the individual has lost his "sense of humour".Big B posted a long letter from a "disappointed" fan, who complained about the style of the superstar's writing cEnlightening moment: Big B on meeting Michael Bloomberg - Feb 18,2015
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says a meeting with New York City's former mayor Michael Bloomberg has “enlightened” him and made him a “wiser” man.“The great business magnate, financial wizard, ex Mayor of NYC, philanthropist, was at an evening dHappy Maha Shivratri, wish Bollywood stars - Feb 17,2015
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Madhur Bhandarkar have wished their fans and family on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri Tuesday.The festival is believed to celebrate the wedding of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. DGreat joy to drape National Flag: Big B on Indo-Pak match - Feb 16,2015
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who gave live commentary during the India and Pakistan match Sunday at the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, feels that no emotion and feeling can beat the joy of wrapping the National Flag over the shoulders.“Such a great joy when youB-Town thanks Indian cricket team for perfect Sunday - Feb 15,2015
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Bollywood stars, including Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn, were Sunday rejoicing the Indian win over Pakistan in a World Cup pool match in Adelaide.Here’s what they shared on Twitter:Lata Mangeshkar: Hamari Bhartiya Cricket team ko is jeet ke liyeCricket Commentary with Sports Stars an honour for Big B - Feb 15,2015
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan felt honoured Sunday to do commentary for the India-Pakistan match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 with cricket legends like Kapil Dev and Rahul Dravid.Big B did commentary as part of an integration between broadcaster Star Sports and the makers oWeddings not union of two souls, but families: Big B - Feb 12,2015
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose neice Naina Bachchan married actor Kunal Kapoor in a hush-hush ceremony in Seychelles, says marriage not only brings two individuals together, but families as well."Weddings are a union of two souls to make them one...but weddings to me aBig B happy with 'Shamitabh' Reviews - Feb 09,2015
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan starrer “Shamitabh” is being appreciated for its original plot and charm of the actors in the three principal characters. The megastar, happy with the reviews, says such feedback is giving credence to the movie.“Reading the reviews on &lAishwarya hugs Big B post 'Shamitabh' screening - Feb 06,2015
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan got a hug of appreciation from his daughter-in-law and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after watching the special screening of his film “Shamitabh”.The screening of the R. Balakrishnan directorial, which took place here Thursday, was aBollywood's iconic 'Sholay' to release in Pakistan - Feb 06,2015
Islamabad, Feb 6 (IANS) The cult classic "Sholay", an action adventure Bollywood movie circling around two petty thieves hired by a police officer to exact revenge on a ruthless bandit, is set to release in Pakistan, 40 years after hitting Indian theatres.The release of the Amitabh Bachchan a'Shamitabh' - ode to Big B's baritone, human mortality (IANS Movie Review, Rating: *****) - Feb 06,2015
Film: "Shamitabh"; Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan; Writer-Director: R. Balakrishnan; Rating: *****Balki must really stop doing this. This is the third time he has stunned us with his originality and audacity and engagingness. He's spoiling us silly.His third feature film isAmitabh turns radio jockey for a day - Feb 03,2015
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has entertained the masses on the big and small screens. Now, he will connect with his fans via radio to promote his forthcoming film "Shamitabh".The 72-year-old is set to take the RED FM listeners by surprise as he chats with them over phone.Youth Dictates Progress of Cinema: Amitabh Bachchan - Feb 03,2015
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) In his over four decade tryst with the Hindi film industry, Amitabh Bachchan has witnessed a continuous shift in the movie-making business, and he credits most changes to the "different and unusual" demands of the youth."It has changed a lot and is changing," the 72-yeFilm promotion brings Big B on 'Fast, Furious' Delhi visit - Feb 03,2015
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was here for the promotion of his forthcoming film "Shamitabh", says his visit was "fast and furious".The 72-year-old veteran actor took to his official blog to post his perspective following the film's promotions here Monday."Consumed byR. Balki Happy about Amitabh's Cricket World Cup stint - Feb 02,2015
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) On Feb 15 when India plays a cricket match against Pakistan in Adelaide, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be doing the commentary alongside stalwarts of the cricket-commentary world Harsh Bhogle and Kapil Dev. "Shamitabh" director R. Balakrishnan is happy.This isGurinder Chadha thanks Big B for 'Desi Rascals' cameo - Jan 31,2015
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Gurinder Chadha, the co-producer of "Desi Rascals", has thanked Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan for "playing along" a cameo in the TV show."@SrBachchan legend makes a special appearance on @DesiRascals that was quite a surprise eh...thank you sir for playing along," tEgo doesn't exist for me: Big B - Jan 30,2015
Dubai, Jan 30 (IANS) Celebrities and their starry tantrums are common talk in filmdom, but for megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the acting profession comes without any ego hassles.The 72-year-old took to his official blog to post his views following the “Shamitabh” promotions here. TheI don't know what Romance is like now: Big B - Jan 28,2015
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Romance might have started early in Amitabh Bachchan’s life, but the megastar says he isn’t aware about its evolution now.During an interview with Koel Purie on the show “Couching with Koel”, the megastar talked aboutAmitabh Bachchan Deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata - Jan 26,2015
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said actor Amitabh Bachchan - who was been conferred the Padma Vibhushan - was a legend and he deserved a Bharat Ratna."The Padma Vibhushan to Amitabh Bachchan is not enough. He is a legend in his lifetime. He deserves aBig B feels blessed, overwhelmed with Padma Vibhushan - Jan 26,2015
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was named for one of the highest civilian awards of the country, Padma Vibhushan, says he is humbled and honoured by the recognition.The screen icon, who has gathered love and appreciation from all quarters in his over four decade-long careAdvani, Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Conferred Padma Vibhushan - Jan 25,2015
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani, spiritual leader and philanthropist Aga Khan, actors Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal are among the nine awarded India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, Sunday.Microsoft foundeDhanush an Accomplished Actor: Amitabh - Jan 25,2015
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has always admired his "Shamitabh" co-star Dhanush as an actor."I have always admired him as an actor. I have seen his south films. I have seen 'Raanjhanaa' also. He is a very accomplished actor and he is a huge star," Amitabh told reportBig B, Jaya in Kolkata - Jan 24,2015
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) After cycling around the city in November for a movie last year, megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back in Kolkata Saturday to shoot for a music video.The actor was spotted at the historic Jorasanko Thakurbari - the birthplace of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore - in northBig B: I never dared to sing in front of Ilaiyaraaja - Jan 21,2015
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who shared his experiences working with music composer Ilaiyaraaja, felicitated at a function here Monday for completing the music of his 1,000th film, said he never dared to sing in front of the maestro."I have never dared to sing in front ofRajinikanth, Big B, Kamal and Sridevi pay tribute to Ilaiyaraaja - Jan 21,2015
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Actors Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Sridevi Tuesday came together to celebrate the 1,000th film of music composer Ilaiyaraaja at the music launch of "Shamitabh", where the maestro was felicitated in the presence of the entire star cast of the film.TheIlayaraja to be Honoured by 'Shamitabh' Team - Jan 19,2015
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Filmmaker R. Balakrishnan along with the cast of "Shamitabh" will honour music maestro Ilayaraja during the film's music launch Tuesday.The director, who is also popularly known as R. Balki, told IANS: "We are celebrating 1,000 films of Ilayaraja, but I want to clarify tBig B's Fans left Aaradhya Apprehensive (Movie Snippets) - Jan 19,2015
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Fans who had gathered outside the residence of megastar Amitabh Bachchan here were in for a double treat as the screen icon emerged from his home with his granddaughter Aaradhya. But the little one got scared!Talking about Aaradhya's tryst with stardom, the 72-year-old sOther Popular Celebrities
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