Birth Name: Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav
He is known as the Angry Young Man who defined his career and epitomized the moral heart of the Indian nation.
Much as Amitabh is still celebrated for his wide-ranging performances as romantic hero, dramatic lead, comedian and now elder statesman. Undoubtedly it can be said that Amitabh still rules the Bollywood industry.
Date of Birth: 11 October 1942
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Biography:
Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Amitabh Bachchan hails from a Hindu-Sikh family. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a well-known Hindi poet, while his mother, Teji Bachchan was a Sikh-Punjabi from Faisalabad.
He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a film star.
He was successful in being cast in Saat Hindustani. Though the film didn't fare well at the box office, Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.
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 Amitabh made an entry in Bollywood, starting with Zanjeer, co-starred with his future wife-to-be Jaya Bhaduri, and since then there has been no looking back.
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 Crores rupees of his sinking company ABCL saw him at an all-time low. To make matters worse, after the defeat of the Congress party, Amitabh 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 his most recent Khakee (2004), a 60 plus Bachchan is showing no signs of slowing down and proving the critics wrong once again.
In November 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital's ICU to undergo surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine.
Currently he is all set with Prakash Jha's film Aarakshan which is due for release.
Personal Life:
For a better part of his career as a leading man, Amitabh Bachchan could not avoid the unwanted focus that the media trained on his relationships. Of the three lead actresses who figure right at the top of his list of most regular co-stars - Rekha, Parveen Babi and Jaya Bhaduri - his name was romantically linked to two. The Amitabh and Jaya marriage was the culmination of a longish courtship. The rumours of an extra-marital affair swirled around Amitabh until the early 1980s, when Yash Chopra pulled off a major casting coup in Silsila.
His loyalties towards Jaya didn't bend after his accident on the set of the film Coolie. Their family shares a strong bond now. .
He married Jaya Bhaduri, an actress in her own rights, he has two kids, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta has been married, lives a non-filmy life and has a child. Abhishek is married to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Personal Life:
On 2 June 2007 a Faizabad court ruled that he had legally acquired agricultural land designated specifically for landless Dalit farmers. After receiving a positive verdict, Amitabh Bachchan intimated to Maharashtra government that he did not wish to surrender his land in Maval tehsil of Pune district.
In January 2008 at political rallies, Raj Thackeray, the chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, targeted Amitabh Bachchan, asserting that the actor was "more inclined" towards his native state than Maharashtra. On 23 March 2008, more than a month and half after Raj's remarks, Amitabh finally spoke out in an interview to a local tabloid saying, "Random charges are random; they do not deserve the kind of attention you wish me to give."
Box Office Collection:
Paa: Rs 39 Crores (Total Gross Collection)
Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap: Rs 10 crores (Total Gross Collection)
Fashion:
The man who redefined the 'white beard' in the industry has most definitely a style that speaks for itself. After the success of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan' s style achieved prominence. The Black and Blue suits he created a style statement. For there on, he bagged many roles and portrayed many different looks.
During his initial days of his career, style wasn't as defined as it is now. But he still made style statement with long bell bottom trousers and loud colored shirts. His white beard added a charm to his personality making him look "larger than life". Bachchan's style truly speaks about his individuality.
Filmography:
As An Actor
Housefull 2 (June 1, 2012) (Under Production)
English Vinglish (2012) (Under Production) ... Cameo
Mr. Bhatti On Chutti (August 26, 2011) (Completed) ... Special Appearance
Aarakshan (August 12, 2011) (Under Production) ... Dr. Prabhakar Anand
Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap (July 1, 2011) (Released) ... Vijju
Time Machine (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Pocket Maar (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Buddha (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Aankhen 2 (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
Buddham Sharanam Gachhami (2011) (Under Production)
Johnny Mastana (2011) (Under Production)
Kandahar (2011) (Under Production) ... Major Mahadevan
Johny Walker (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
Power (2011) (Under Production)
Bhairavi (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
Zamaanat (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
Taalismaan (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Kamagata Maru (2011) (Stuck/On Hold) ... Gurdit Singh (Approached)
Chenab Gandhi (2011) (Under Production)
Struggler (2011) (Post-Production) ... As Himself
64 Squares (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
Teen Patti (February 26, 2010) (Released) ... Prof. Venkat Subramaniam
Rann (January 29, 2010) (Released) ... Vijay Harshvardhan Malik
Paa (December 4, 2009) (Released) ... Auro
Aladin (October 30, 2009) (Released) ... Genius, The Genie
Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) ... Roshan Mehra (Grand Father)
The Last Lear (September 12, 2008) (Released) ... Harish Mishra
God Tussi Great Ho (August 15, 2008) (Released) ... God
Sarkar Raj (June 6, 2008) (Released) ... Subhash Nagare 'Sarkar'
Bhoothnath (May 9, 2008) (Released) ... Bhoothnath (Kailash Nath)
Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance)
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (August 31, 2007) (Released) ... Babban
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (June 15, 2007) (Released) ... Sutradhar
Cheeni Kum (May 25, 2007) (Released) ... Buddhadev Gupta
Shoot Out At Lokhandwala (May 25, 2007) (Released) ... Dingra
Nishabd (March 2, 2007) (Released) ... Vijay
Eklavya - The Royal Guard (February 16, 2007) (Released) ... Eklavya
Gangotri (2007) (Released)
Baabul (December 8, 2006) (Released) ... Balraj Kapoor
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (August 11, 2006) (Released) ... Samarjit Singh Talwar Aka Sam
Darna Zaroori Hai (April 28, 2006) (Released) ... Professor
Family - Ties Of Blood (January 12, 2006) (Released) ... Viren Sahi
Ganga (2006) (Released) ... Thakur (Special Appearance)
Amrithadhare (December 30, 2005) (Released) ... Himself
Ek Ajnabee (December 9, 2005) (Released) ... Col. Suryaveer Singh
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey (September 23, 2005) (Released) ... Shekhar Sinha
Ramji Londonwaley (September 2, 2005) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance)
Ram Balram Aur Ramkali (August 5, 2005) (Released)
Marche De L'Empereur, La (July 22, 2005) (Released) ... Narrator
Viruddh (July 22, 2005) (Released) ... Vidhyadhar Patwardhan
Sarkar (July 1, 2005) (Released) ... Subhash Nagre (Sarkar)
Paheli (June 24, 2005) (Released) ... Gadariya
Parineeta (June 10, 2005) (Released) ... Narrator
Bunty Aur Babli (May 27, 2005) (Released) ... Dashrath Singh
Waqt - Race Against Time (April 22, 2005) (Released) ... Ishwarchandra Sharawat
Black (February 4, 2005) (Released) ... Debraj Sahai
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (December 24, 2004) (Released) ... Major General Amarjeet Singh
Veer Zaara (November 12, 2004) (Released) ... Choudhary Sumer Singh(Special Appearance)
Hum Kaun Hai (September 3, 2004) (Released) ... Major Frank John Williams/Frank James Williams
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na (August 13, 2004) (Released) ... Raj Chauhan
Deewaar (June 25, 2004) (Released) ... Maj. Ranvir Kaul
Lakshya (June 18, 2004) (Released) ... Colonel Suneil Damle
Dev (June 11, 2004) (Released) ... JCP. Dev Pratap Singh
Insaaf - The Justice (March 5, 2004) (Released) ... Narrator
Rudraksh (February 13, 2004) (Released) ... Narrator
Aetbaar (January 23, 2004) (Released) ... Dr. Ranveer Malhotra
Khakee (January 23, 2004) (Released) ... DCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav
fun2ssh (December 19, 2003) (Released) ... Narrator
Baghban (October 3, 2003) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra
Boom (September 19, 2003) (Released) ... Bade Mia
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (August 22, 2003) (Released) ... Narrator
Armaan (May 16, 2003) (Released) ... Dr. Siddharth Sinha
Khushi (February 7, 2003) (Released) ... Narrator
Kaante (December 20, 2002) (Released) ... Yashvardhan Rampal 'Major'
Agni Varsha (August 30, 2002) (Released) ... Indra (Special Appearance)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (May 31, 2002) (Released) ... Dr. Rastogi
Aankhen (April 5, 2002) (Released) ... Vijay Singh Rajput
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (December 14, 2001) (Released) ... Yashovardhan
Aks (July 13, 2001) (Released) ... Manu Verma
Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (June 15, 2001) (Released) ... Narrator
Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (May 18, 2001) (Released) ... Vijay Kapoor
Mohabbatein (October 27, 2000) (Released) ... Narayan Shankar
Hello Brother (September 10, 1999) (Released) ... Voice Of God
Kohram (August 13, 1999) (Released) ... Col. Balbir Singh Sodi, Aka Devraj Hathoda/Dada Bhai
Hindustan Ki Kasam (July 23, 1999) (Released) ... Kabeera
Biwi No. 1 (May 28, 1999) (Released) ... Himself (Guest Appearence)
Sooryavansham (May 21, 1999) (Released) ... Dual Role (Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh & Heera Singh)
Lal Baadshah (March 5, 1999) (Released) ... Lal 'Baadshah' Singh/Ranbhir Singh
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (October 16, 1998) (Released) ... Dual Role (Arjun Singh & Bade Miyan)
Major Saab (June 26, 1998) (Released) ... Maj. Jasbir Singh Rana
Mrityudaata (April 25, 1997) (Released) ... Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal
Tere Mere Sapne (December 6, 1996) (Released) ... Narrator (Voice) (As Mr. Amitabh Bachchan)
Ghatak (November 8, 1996) (Released) ... Friendly Appearance
Professar Ki Padosan (July 22, 1994) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Insaaniyat (March 11, 1994) (Released) ... Insp. Amar
Zulm Ki Hukumat (July 17, 1992) (Released) ... Narrator
Khuda Gawah (May 8, 1992) (Released) ... Baadshah Khan
Akela (November 8, 1991) (Released) ... Insp. Vijay Verma
House No.13 (August 16, 1991) (Released)
Indra Jeet (August 8, 1991) (Released) ... Indrajeet
Ajooba (April 12, 1991) (Released) ... Ajooba/Ali
Hum (February 1, 1991) (Released) ... Tiger/Shekhar
Ajooba Kudrat Ka (1991) (Released)
Aaj Ka Arjun (August 10, 1990) (Released) ... Bheema
Krodh (March 23, 1990) (Released) ... Spcieal Appearance
Agneepath (February 16, 1990) (Released) ... Vijay Dinanath Chavan
Main Azad Hoon (December 15, 1989) (Released) ... Azaad
Jaadugar (August 25, 1989) (Released) ... Goga/Gogeshwar
Toofan (August 11, 1989) (Released) ... Dual Role (Toofan & Shyam)
Batwara (July 14, 1989) (Released) ... Narrator
Ganga Jamuna Sarswati (December 29, 1988) (Released) ... Ganga Prasad
Hero Hiralal (October 21, 1988) (Released) ... Himself
Shahenshah (February 12, 1988) (Released) ... Vijay (Kumar) Shrivastav/Shahenshah
Ek Hi Maqsad (1988) (Released) ... Himself (A Scene From A Movie)
Soorma Bhopali (1988) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987) (Released) ... Himself (Guest Appearance)
Jalwa (1987) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Dosti Dushmani (November 14, 1986) (Released) ... Himself (A Scene From The Movie
Aakhri Raasta (June 6, 1986) (Released) ... Dual Role (David & Vijay)
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released) ... (Guest Appearance)
Mard (November 8, 1985) (Released) ... Raju/Mard
Giraftaar (September 13, 1985) (Released) ... Insp. Karan Kumar Khanna
Ram Tere Kitne Naam (February 15, 1985) (Released) ... Himself (A Scene From The Movie Trishul)
Ameer Admi Garib Admi (1985) (Released) ... Himself
Sharaabi (May 18, 1984) (Released) ... Vicky Kapoor
Inquilab (January 27, 1984) (Released) ... Amarnath
Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) (Released) ... Narrator
Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984) (Released) ... Himself (Guest Appearance)
Coolie (December 2, 1983) (Released) ... Iqbal A. Khan
Pukar (November 18, 1983) (Released) ... Ramdas/Ronnie
Mahaan (April 28, 1983) (Released) ... Triple Role (Amit/Rana Ranveer, Guru & Inspector Shankar)
Andha Kanoon (April 8, 1983) (Released) ... Jan Nisar Akhtar Khan, Forest Officer (Guest Appearance)
Nastik (February 18, 1983) (Released) ... Shankar/Bhola/Sheru
Film Hi Film (1983) (Released) ... (Special Appearance)
Shakti (October 1, 1982) (Released) ... Vijay Kumar
Khud-Daar (July 30, 1982) (Released) ... Govind Srivastav/Chotu Ustad
Namak Halal (April 30, 1982) (Released) ... Arjun Singh
Desh Premee (April 23, 1982) (Released) ... Dual Role (Master Dinanath & Raju)
Bemisaal (March 5, 1982) (Released) ... Dual Role (Dr. Sudhir Roy & Adheer Roy)
Satte Pe Satta (January 22, 1982) (Released) ... Ravi Anand/Babu
Kaalia (December 25, 1981) (Released) ... Kallu/Kaalia
Yaraana (October 23, 1981) (Released)
Silsila (August 14, 1981) (Released) ... Amit Malhotra
Lawaaris (May 22, 1981) (Released) ... Heera
Barsat Ki Ek Raat (February 20, 1981) (Released) ... ACP Abhijeet Rai
Naseeb (January 5, 1981) (Released) ... Ravi
Commander (1981) (Released) ... (Guest Appearance)
Chashme Baddoor (1981) (Released) ... Speacial Appearance
Shaan (December 12, 1980) (Released) ... Vijay
Ram Balram (November 28, 1980) (Released) ... Insp. Balram Singh
Dostana (October 17, 1980) (Released) ... Vijay Varma
Do Aur Do Paanch (February 14, 1980) (Released) ... Vijay/Ram
Naya Bakra (1980) (Released) ... Guest
Suhaag (November 16, 1979) (Released) ... Amit Kapoor
Ahsaas (October 26, 1979) (Released) ... Himself Guest Appearance
Kala Patthar (August 24, 1979) (Released) ... Vijay Pal Singh
Cinema Cinema (July 27, 1979) (Released)
Mr Natwarlal (June 8, 1979) (Released) ... Natwarlal/Avtar Singh
Manzil (May 14, 1979) (Released) ... Ajay Chandra
Jurmana (May 11, 1979) (Released) ... Inder Saxena
Golmaal (April 20, 1979) (Released) ... Speacial Appearance
The Great Gambler (April 6, 1979) (Released) ... Dual Role (Vijay & Jai)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (October 27, 1978) (Released) ... Sikandar
Don (June 12, 1978) (Released) ... Dual Role (Don & Vijay)
Trishul (May 4, 1978) (Released) ... Vijay Kumar
Kasme Vaade (April 20, 1978) (Released) ... Dual Role (Amit & Shankar)
Ganga Ki Saugandh (February 10, 1978) (Released) ... Jeeva
Besharam (1978) (Released) ... Ram Kumar Chandra/Prince Chandrashekar
Parvarish (October 23, 1977) (Released) ... Amit
Khoon Pasina (January 21, 1977) (Released) ... Shiva/Tiger
Imaan Dharam (January 14, 1977) (Released) ... Ahmed Raza
Adalat (January 7, 1977) (Released) ... Dual Role (Dharma (Dharamchand) & Raju)
Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released) ... Speacial Appearance
Charandas (1977) (Released) ... Quwwali Singer (Special Appearance)
Chala Murari Hero Banane (1977) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance)
Alaap (1977) (Released) ... Alok Prasad
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) (Released) ... Anthony Gonzalves/Raju
Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977) (Released) ... Narrator (Voice)
Hera Pheri (October 3, 1976) (Released) ... Vijay/Inspector Hirachand
Kabhie Kabhie (March 1, 1976) (Released) ... Amitabh Malhotra
Do Anjane (1976) (Released) ... Amit Roy/Naresh Dutt
Chhoti Si Baat (1976) (Released) ... Speacial Appearance
Sholay (August 15, 1975) (Released) ... Jai (Jaidev)
Zameer (March 21, 1975) (Released) ... Badal/Chimpoo
Deewar (January 24, 1975) (Released) ... Vijay Verma
Chupke Chupke (1975) (Released) ... Sukumar Sinha/Parimal Tripathi
Mili (1975) (Released) ... Shekhar Dayal
Faraar (1975) (Released) ... Rajesh 'Raj'
Majboor (December 6, 1974) (Released) ... Ravi Khanna
Benaam (October 18, 1974) (Released) ... Amit Srivastav
Roti Kapada Aur Makan (October 18, 1974) (Released) ... Vijay
Kasauti (August 9, 1974) (Released) ... Amitabh Sharma (Amit)
Dost (April 12, 1974) (Released) ... Anand (Guest Appearance) (Uncredited)
Kunwara Baap (1974) (Released) ... Augustine (Guest Appearance) (As Amitabh Bachhan)
Namak Haram (November 23, 1973) (Released) ... Vikram (Vicky)
Saudagar (October 26, 1973) (Released) ... Moti
Abhimaan (July 27, 1973) (Released) ... Subir Kumar
Gehri Chaal (July 26, 1973) (Released) ... Ratan
Zanjeer (May 11, 1973) (Released) ... Insp. Vijay Khanna
Bada Kabootar (1973) (Released) ... Guest Appearance
Bandhey Hath (1973) (Released) ... Dual Role (Shamu & Deepak)
Bombay To Goa (March 3, 1972) (Released) ... Ravi Kumar
Garam Masala (1972) (Released) ... Robert Tailor (Uncredited)
Bawarchi (1972) (Released) ... Narrator (Voice)
Bansi Birju (1972) (Released) ... Birju
Ek Nazar (1972) (Released) ... Manmohan Akash Tyagi
Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released) ... Guest Appearance
Sanjog (1972) (Released) ... Mohan
Raste Ka Pattar (1972) (Released) ... Jai Shankar Rai
Pyar Ki Kahani (April 30, 1971) (Released) ... Ram Chandra
Guddi (January 1, 1971) (Released) ... Himself
Reshma Aur Shera (1971) (Released) ... Chotu
Bombay Talkies (1971) (Released) ... Mourner In Funeral (Uncredited)
Anand (1971) (Released) ... Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee/Babu Moshai
Parwana (1971) (Released) ... Kumar Sen
Saat Hindustani (1969) (Released) ... Anwar Ali Anwar
- Bhuvan Shome (1969) (Released) ... Commentator (Voice) (As Amitabh)
Awards:
Winner: Apsara Award for Special Honour For Films Of 2009 - Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Paa
Winner: Filmfare Award for 40 Years Of Greatness Award (2011)
Movie: Paa
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor (2010)
Movie: Paa
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role - Male (2010)
Movie: Paa
Winner: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Male) (2010)
Movie: Paa
Winner: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2009)
Movie: The Last Lear
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2006)
Movie: Black
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor (2006)
Movie: Black
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2005)
Movie: Black
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2005)
Movie: Black
Winner: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2005)
Movie: Black
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005)
Movie: Black
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2001)
Movie: Aks
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2001)
Movie: Mohabbatein
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2000)
Movie: Mohabbatein
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1991)
Movie: Hum
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1978)
Movie: Don
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1977)
Movie: Amar Akbar Anthony
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1973)
Movie: Namak Haram
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1971)
Movie: Anand