Amitabh Bachchan was born October 11, 1942, Allahabad, India, Indian film actor, perhaps the most popular star in the history of India’s cinema, known primarily for his roles in action films.Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician. He is regarded as one of the greatest.
Bachchan, the son of the renowned Hindi Poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, attended Sherwood College in Nainital and the University of Delhi. He worked as a business executive in Calcutta (Kolkata) and performed in theatre before embarking on a film career. Bachchan made his big-screen debut in Saat Hindustani (1969) and he received the first of his numerous Film fare Awards for his performance in Anand (1971). His first major success came with Zanjeer(1973). A string of action films followed, including Deewar (1975), Sholay (1975), and Don (1978). Nicknamed “Big B,” Bachchan personified a new type of action star in Indian films, that of the “angry young man,” rather than the romantic hero. He was often compared to Clint Eastwood—although, unlike Eastwood and other American action stars, Bachchan was renowned for his versatility, and many of his roles showcased his talents at singing, dancing, and comedy.
Bachchan married actress and politician Jaya Bhaduri in 1973 and together they have two children Abhishek, an actor, and Shweta, an author, journalist, and former model. Abhishek married fellow actress Aishwarya Rai and together they have a daughter named Aaradhya. Shweta is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda who is a part of the Kapoor family of Bollywood. The family resides in his two famous houses, Jalsa and Pratiksha, both in Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
By the early 21st century, Bachchan had appeared in more than 175 Bollywood films, and at age 70 he made his Hollywood debut as a minor character in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013). His later notable films included the comedy Piku (2015), for which he won his fourth National Film Award, and Pink (2016), a crime drama in which he was cast as a lawyer. In102 Not Out (2018), he played a man trying to break the record for the oldest man alive. The crime drama Badla (2019) was among the biggest hits of Bachchan’s career.
In addition, from 2000 to 2006 Bachchan hosted the television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, His easygoing nature and charisma helped make the show one of India’s top television programs.
Amitabh Bachchan is an inspirational figure, indeed! Despite several health problems he suffered over the years, he is one of the busiest and active members in the film industry. There’s not a single day when he is not shooting, attending events and more. Over the years, Big B has shared about how his 75% of the liver does not function due to cirrhosis. This happened years ago when one of his blood donors was carrying the Hepatitis B virus which affected his liver badly.
Unfortunately, Big B got infected with the deadly disease though he recovered from his injuries.