Amitabh Bachchan

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{{Infobox_Celebrity | name = Amitabh Bachchan | image = AmitabhBhachchan.jpg | birth_date = October 11, 1942 | birth_place = Allahabad, India | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Actor | salary = | networth = | website = }} Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, India) also known as Big B, is an iconic Indian actor whose Bollywood career has spanned four decades.

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Early life

Bachchan was born to Teji and Harivansh Rai 'Bachchan'. Harivansh Rai was a well-known Hindi poet. He attended Boys' High School in Allahabad followed by Sherwood College in Nainital and went on to Delhi University to earn a degree in science.

He gave up his job as a freight broker for the shipping firm Bird and Company in Calcutta to pursue an acting career. He is said to have met his future wife, Jaya Baduri, at FTII Pune (the Film And Television Institute of India at Pune) [1], [2], which suggests that he might have taken classes there. However, he is not listed as a graduate of the program.

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Career

Bachchan's first film was Saat Hindustani (1969). He became well known as a movie star in 1973 following the success of Abhimaan and Zanjeer.

Bachchan's most loved films and characters date from this period. Fans remember him from box office hits like Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Trishul, Don, Deewar and more recently in Baghban. Amitabh often played an angry young man fighting a corrupt establishment -- a theme that had immense appeal in India during that time. The screen-writing duo of Salim-Javed [3] have often been credited with creating this persona. .

Critics would regard most of these 1970s films as run-of-the-mill masala movies with creaking plots and sub-par production values. However, Amitabh's persona lifted them to incredible heights of popularity.

He continued making films all through the 1980s and 1990s, but his appeal seemed to have waned. Though a few of his movies were successful (Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan and Mohabbatein), critics said that they succeeded due to Amitabh's co-stars, Govinda and Shahrukh Khan. Industry gossip said that Amitabh was finished as an actor.

Then he proved the critics wrong. First came the fan accolades. In 1999, in a BBC Online Poll, he was named the Superstar of the Millennium. In June 2000 he became the first living Asian to have a wax statue erected in his honor at Madame Tussaud's.

In 2000, he was chosen as the host for Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The show became an enormous hit. While the show was on, street traffic dropped dramatically; restaurants and movie theaters complained of diminishing clientèle. Critics were forced to admit that Amitabh could still pull big crowds. The show was aired again as Kaun Banega Crorepati 2, with a prize money double the first version.

Since his game show success, he has appeared in several hit movies. He has also appeared in many ads for commercial products and for various non-profit organizations. He has supported campaigns for eye donations and against polio and AIDS.

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Public life

In 1984, Bachchan briefly entered politics in support of long-time family friend Rajiv Gandhi. He contested Allahabad's parliament seat against H. N. Bahuguna, a well-known politician and won (winning 68.2% of the vote).<ref name=election>Template:Cite web</ref> However, his political career was short-lived; he resigned after three years before finishing his term. At the time of his resignation, it was rumored that he might have been involved in the Bofors scandal. Bachchan was not implicated in the corruption and has since distanced himself from the Gandhi family. Bachchan denies that the these events were connected, commenting that he "should have never got into politics."<ref name=politics>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 1995, he went into business, founding Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd., an entertainment company that specialized in film production and event management. The company did not succeed. He did not, however, file for bankruptcy. He kept working in films and paying off his debts, which are said to be completely cleared now. Some observers speculate that he will try to revive his company.

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Personal life

Bachchan married actress Jaya Bhaduri in 1973. He has co-starred with Jaya in many films: Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Milli, Chupke Chupke,Sholay, Silsila and, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. They have two children: Shweta Bachchan-Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan has followed in his father's footsteps, having starred in a number of movies.

In 1982, Bachchan was injured while filming on the set of Coolie. People were so concerned about his health that they thronged to temples and prayed for his life and quick recovery. He recovered and resumed making films. Popular interest in his injury had been so high that when Coolie was released, it featured a freeze-frame and caption, isolating the exact instant during a fight scene when he was hurt.

This injury may have been implicated in his hospitalization in 2005. In November, he was hospitalized with ulcerative colitis. Again, new stories about his illness filled the media, and fans held special ‘pujas' to pray for his health.

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Trivia

  • He has played a character named Vijay in at least seventeen of his films.[read filmography below for details]
  • In 2006, Indian National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) accused Bachchan of breaking national law by appearing smoking a cigar on advertising posters for the film Family. India's government banned tobacco advertisements in 2003.
  • He was declared Superstar of the Millennium in 1999 in an international poll hosted by the BBC.
  • His mother is of the Sikh faith. He acknowledged this fact in an interview conducted by Stardust Magazine when asked about his background.

"We were born in Allahabad. Allahabad is a middle level town but extremely rich in all kinds of activities... My father came from a very eastern background and my mother was very western. She'd studied in a convent, she had an English nurse to look after her and she came from a very affluent house. There was a lot of difference in their cultures. My father is a Kayast from U.P. My mother is from Punjab, Karachi. She's a Sikh. My father's a writer, a poet, man of letters. A stalwart. My mother, strong in her values, in her beliefs. And therefore, fortunately, I got a lovely blend of both the worlds, the east and west." - Amitabh Bachchan

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Awards

Bachchan has received the Padma Shri (1983) and Padma Bhushan (2005), civilian honours from the Indian government. In 1990, he won the National Award for his portrayal of a mafia don in Agneepath. In 1999, he was named BBC Superstar of the Millennium. He has also won 14 Filmfare Awards in various categories. He recently won the 2006 FilmFare award for best actor for his role in the film Black.

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Filmography

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}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Shahenshah | Year = 1988 | Role = Inspector Vijay Kumar Srivastava/Shahenshah }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (Guest) | Year = 1988 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Ganga Jamuna Saraswati | Year = 1988 | Role = Ganga Prasad }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Hero Hiralal | Year = 1988 | Role = Special Appearance as himself }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Jalwa | Year = 1987 | Role = Special Appearance as himself }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Ek Ruka Hua Faisla | Year = 1986 | Role = (Guest Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Aakhree Raasta | Year = 1986 | Role = Dual Role }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Naya Bakra | Year = 1985 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Mard | Year = 1985 | Role = Raju 'Mard' Tangewala }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Giraftaar (Guest) | Year = 1985 | Role = Inspector Karan Kumar Khanna }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Sharaabi | Year = 1984 | Role = Vicky Kapoor }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Inquilaab | Year = 1984 | Role = Amarnath }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Nastik | Year = 1983 | Role = Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Pukar | Year = 1983 | Role = Ramdas/Ronnie }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Mahaan | Year = 1983 | Role = Triple role (Amit/Rana Ranveer, Guru & Inspector Shankar) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Coolie | Year = 1983 | Role = Iqbal }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Andha Kanoon (Guest) | Year = 1983 | Role = Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan (Guest Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Shakti | Year = 1982 | Role = Vijay Kumar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Satte pe Satta | Year = 1982 | Role = Dual Role (Ravi Anand/Babu) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Namak Halaal | Year = 1982 | Role = Arjun Singh }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Khud-daar | Year = 1982 | Role = Govind Srivastav/Chotu Ustad }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Desh Premee | Year = 1982 | Role = Dual Role (Master Dinanath & Raju)

}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bemisaal | Year = 1982 | Role = Dual Role (Dr. Sudhir Roy & Adhir Roy) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Yaraana | Year = 1981 | Role = Kishan Kumar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Silsila | Year = 1981 | Role = Amit Malhotra }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Naseeb | Year = 1981 | Role = John, Jaani, Janardhan }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Lawaaris | Year = 1981 | Role = Heera }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Vilayati Babu (Special Appearance) | Year = 1981 | Role = Jagga (Special Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kaalia | Year = 1981 | Role = Kallu/Kaalia }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Barsaat ki Ek Raat | Year = 1981 | Role = ACP Abhijeet Rai }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Commander (Guest) | Year = 1981 | Role = Guest Appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Chashme Buddoor (Guest) | Year = 1981 | Role = Guest Appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Shaan | Year = 1980 | Role = Vijay Kumar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Ram Balraam | Year = 1980 | Role = Inspector Balram Singh }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Dostaana | Year = 1980 | Role = Vijay Varma }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Do aur Do Panch | Year = 1980 | Role = Vijay/Ram }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Cinema Cinema | Year = 1979 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Suhaag | Year = 1979 | Role = Amit Kapoor }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Mr. Natwarlal | Year = 1979 | Role = Natwarlal/Avtar Singh }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Manzil | Year = 1979 | Role = Ajay Chandra }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kaala Patthar | Year = 1979 | Role = Vijay Pal Singh }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Jurmaana | Year = 1979 | Role = Inder Saxena }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = The Great Gambler | Year = 1979 | Role = Dual Role (Jay & Inspector Vijay) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Gol Maal | Year = 1979 | Role = as himself Guest Appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Muqaddar ka Sikandar | Year = 1978 | Role = Sikandar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Trishul | Year = 1978 | Role = Vijay Kumar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kasme Vaade | Year = 1978 | Role = Dual Role (Amit & Shankar) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Ganga Ki Saugandh | Year = 1978 | Role = Jeeva }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Don | Year = 1978 | Role = Double Role (Don/Vijay) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Besharam | Year = 1978 | Role = Ram Kumar Chandra/Prince Chandrashekar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Shatranj Ke Khilari | Year = 1977 | Role = Narrator }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Parvarish | Year = 1977 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Khoon Paseena | Year = 1977 | Role = Shiva/Tiger }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Imaan Dharam | Year = 1977 | Role = Ahmed Raza }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Amar Akbar Anthony | Year = 1977 | Role = Anthony Gonsalves/Raju }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Alaap | Year = 1977 | Role = Alok Prasad }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Charandas (Special Appearance) | Year = 1977 | Role = Qawwali Singer (Special Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Adalat | Year = 1976 | Role = Dual Role (Dharma/Thakur Dharam Chand & Raju) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Hera Pheri | Year = 1976 | Role = Vijay }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kabhie Kabhie | Year = 1976 | Role = Amitabh "Amit" Malhotra }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Do Anjaane | Year = 1976 | Role = Amit Roy/Naresh Dutt }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Sholay | Year = 1975 | Role = Jai (Jaidev)

}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Mili | Year = 1975 | Role = Shekhar Dayal }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Zameer | Year = 1975 | Role = Baadal/Chimpoo }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Faraar | Year = 1975 | Role = Rajesh (Raj) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Deewar | Year = 1975 | Role = Vijay Verma }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Chupke Chupke | Year = 1975 | Role = Professor Sukumar Sinha/Parimal Tripathi }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kunwara Baap (Guest) | Year = 1974 | Role = as Himself (Guest Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Roti Kapda aur Makaan | Year = 1974 | Role = Vijay }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Majboor | Year = 1974 | Role = Ravi Khanna }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Kasauti | Year = 1974 | Role = Amitabh Sharma (Amit) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Dost (Guest) | Year = 1974 | Role = Anand (Guest Appearance) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Benaam | Year = 1974 | Role = Amit Srivastav }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bada Kabutar (Guest) | Year = 1973 | Role = Guest appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Zanjeer | Year = 1973 | Role = Inspector Vijay }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Saudagar | Year = 1973 | Role = Mothi }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Namak Haram | Year = 1973 | Role = Vikram (Vicky) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Gehri Chaal | Year = 1973 | Role = Ratan }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Baandhe Haath | Year = 1973 | Role = Dual Role (Shyamu & Deepak) }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Abhimaan | Year = 1973 | Role = Subir Kumar (Beeru)

}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Raaste Ka Patthar | Year = 1972 | Role = Jai Shankar Rai }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bawarchi (Guest) | Year = 1972 | Role = Narrator }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Jaban | Year = 1972 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Ek Nazar | Year = 1972 | Role = Manmohan Akash Tyagi }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bombay to Goa | Year = 1972 | Role = Ravi Kumar }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bansi Birju | Year = 1972 | Role = Birju }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Piya Ka Ghar (Guest) | Year = 1971 | Role = Guest Appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Reshma Aur Shera | Year = 1971 | Role = Chotu }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Sanjog | Year = 1971 | Role = Mohan }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Parwaana | Year = 1971 | Role = Kumar Sen }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Pyar Ki Kahani | Year = 1971 | Role = Ram Chandra }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Guddi | Year = 1971 | Role = as himself guest appearance }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Anand | Year = 1970 | Role = Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee/Babu Moshai }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Bhuvan Shome | Year = 1969 | Role = Narrator aka Mr. Shome }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = Saat Hindustani | Year = 1969 | Role = Anwar Ali Anwar }} {{Filmography-end }}

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Current projects

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References

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External links

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