Amitabh Bachchan.

 Amitabh Bachchan, one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema:

🎬 Amitabh Bachchan – Biography

Full Name: Amitabh Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Date of Birth: 11 October 1942

Place of Birth: Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India

Profession: Actor, Producer, Television Host, Playback Singer, Politician (former)

Nicknames: Big B, Shahenshah, Angry Young Man, Star of the Millennium

Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)

Years Active: 1969 – Present

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Background

Father: Harivansh Rai Bachchan — famous Hindi poet and writer, known for his work Madhushala.

Mother: Teji Bachchan — a social activist and theatre artist.

Brother: Ajitabh Bachchan.

Wife: Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan (married in 1973) — renowned actress and politician.

Children:

Abhishek Bachchan — actor

Shweta Bachchan Nanda — author and columnist

🎓 Early Life and Education

Amitabh was born as Amitabh Srivastava, but his father adopted the pen name Bachchan, which became their family name.

He studied at Sherwood College, Nainital, and later graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University.

Before entering films, he worked briefly as a freight broker in Kolkata.

He was also rejected for a job at All India Radio because of his deep baritone voice — the same voice that later became his signature!

🎥 Film Career Timeline

1. Early Struggles (1969–1972)

Made his debut as a narrator in Bhuvan Shome (1969).

First acting role: Saat Hindustani (1969) — won National Film Award for Best Newcomer.

Early films like Parwana and Reshma Aur Shera didn’t do well, but his potential was noticed.

2. Breakthrough – “Zanjeer” (1973)

Zanjeer (1973) by Prakash Mehra transformed his image from a romantic hero to the “Angry Young Man” of Bollywood.

This marked a turning point in Indian cinema — representing the frustrations of the 1970s youth.

From this film, he became a superstar overnight.

3. The Golden Era (1973–1984)

Became India’s most dominant actor through a series of blockbusters.

Iconic Films:

Deewaar (1975)

Sholay (1975)

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Kabhi Kabhie (1976)

Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)

Don (1978)

Trishul (1978)

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)

Kaala Patthar (1979)

Shakti (1982, with Dilip Kumar)

💥 These films established him as India’s biggest superstar.

4. Near-Death and Political Phase (1982–1989)

In 1982, during the filming of Coolie, he suffered a near-fatal accident. The entire nation prayed for his recovery.

He returned to acting but later entered politics in 1984, contesting from Allahabad and winning a seat in Parliament.

However, he resigned after 3 years, calling politics a “cesspool.”

5. Career Slump (Late 1980s–1990s)

Faced box-office failures and financial problems.

His company ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd) went bankrupt in the late 1990s.

Many thought his career was over — but a stunning comeback was waiting.

6. Grand Comeback – “Kaun Banega Crorepati” & New Era (2000–Present)

In 2000, he hosted “Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)”, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

His deep voice, wisdom, and humility revived his popularity among all generations.

He also made a strong acting comeback with:

Mohabbatein (2000)

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

Baghban (2003)

Black (2005)

Sarkar (2005)

Paa (2009) – played a child with a rare disease; won National Award

Pink (2016) – praised for his performance and message about women’s rights

Badla (2019)

Uunchai (2022)

🏆 Awards and Achievements

🎖️ National Film Awards:

Best Actor for:

Agneepath (1990)

Black (2005)

Paa (2009)

Pink (2016)

🏅 Filmfare Awards:

Over 16 Filmfare Awards, the highest for any male actor.

🇮🇳 Civilian Honors by Government of India:

Padma Shri (1984)

Padma Bhushan (2001)

Padma Vibhushan (2015)

Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2019) – India’s highest film honor

🌍 International Recognition:

Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) in 2007

Featured in BBC’s list of Greatest Stars of the Millennium (ahead of Hollywood legends)

Honored at numerous international film festivals

🧠 Other Contributions

Television: Host of Kaun Banega Crorepati (multiple seasons).

Voice Work: Narrator for many films like Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Krrish 3.

Philanthropy: Supports causes related to health, education, and disaster relief.

Business: Owner of AB Corp Ltd (formerly ABCL).

❤️ Personal Traits

Known for his discipline, humility, and powerful dialogue delivery.

Despite his fame, he leads a simple lifestyle and maintains strict punctuality.

His baritone voice and commanding presence have made him a cultural icon.

🏡 Residence

Lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

His famous bungalows:

Jalsa – main residence