Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Journalism of Courage
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian superstar who has appeared in numerous Hindi movies. He is often regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan was born in Allahabad, to poet father Harivansh Rai Srivastava (Bachchan), a well-known Hindi poet and mother Teji Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan achieved stardom with films like Zanjeer (1973), Deewar (1975), Don and Trishul. He also earned the tag of Angry Young Man for his powerful performances. Bachchan saw a sluggish career progress through the 80\'s. However, he came back as a host to of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the Indian adaptation of the British television game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Amitabh was \"voted the greatest star of stage or screen\" in a BBC Your Millennium online poll. BBC noted, \"Many people in the western world will not have heard of him....but is a reflection of the huge popularity of Indian films.\" In his second coming, he is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with films such as Pink, Paa, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Sarkaar etc.
AMITABH BACHCHAN NEWS
Amitabh Bachchan holds toddlers Shweta Bachchan, Twinkle Khanna in an old picture: 'Twinkle here looking circumspect...'
June 14, 2023 3:48 pm
Amitabh Bachchan shares an old picture from daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda's birthday and wrote a hilarious caption with it.
Manoj Bajpayee addresses similarities between Heath Ledger's Joker and his character in Aks: 'We were the first...'
June 14, 2023 9:00 am
Manoj Bajpayee said that before Heath Ledger played the role of Joker in The Dark Night, he played a very similar character in the film Aks.
Mithun Chakraborty's son Mimoh says he isn't friends with any star kids, admits he gets 'jealous' seeing their success
June 10, 2023 7:08 pm
Mimoh Chakraborty said that despite being actor Mithun Chakraborty's son, he isn't friends with star kids like Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan.
When Amitabh Bachchan's work ethic made Avinash Gowariker wonder if he's an Abbas-Mustan character with a secret twin: 'Are there two of you?'
June 09, 2023 4:10 pm
Celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker recalled working with Amitabh Bachchan, whom he described as 'a technicians' delight'.
Amitabh Bachchan explains why he greets fans at Jalsa barefoot, reveals he has refreshments arranged for them
June 06, 2023 7:31 pm
Amitabh Bachchan shared the spiritual reason behind meeting his fans barefoot outside his Mumbai house.
PM Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bachchan pay tributes to 'caring mother' of screen Sulochana: 'Her legacy will live on'
June 05, 2023 9:05 am
Sulochana, who had worked in more than 250 Hindi and 50 Marathi films, had "age related health issues and breathing difficulties." She passed away on Sunday aged 94.
Amitabh Bachchan thanks fans for wishes on 50th wedding anniversary: 'Your love gives us most happiness'
June 04, 2023 11:14 am
Amitabh Bachchan married his frequent co-star then Jaya Bhaduri on June 3, 1973. They share two children -- author Shweta Bachchan Nanda and actor Abhishek Bachchan.
Shweta Bachchan reveals the 'secret to a long marriage' on Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan's 'golden' marriage anniversary
June 03, 2023 10:14 am
Amitabh and Jaya have been married for fifty years. In his blog, Bachchan thanked his fans for, 'love respect and gratitude for the wishes'.
When Jaya Bachchan was floored by Amitabh Bachchan's 'sensitive side': 'He drove for five hours for my graduation day'
June 03, 2023 9:12 am
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan got married on June 3, 1973, and are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.
Rana Daggubati says Prabhas starrer Project K can be next global phenomenon from Telugu film industry: 'It will break boundaries like RRR and Baahubali'
June 02, 2023 8:34 pm
Rana Daggubati believes that Project K can be the next big film, after Baahubali and RRR, from the Telugu film industry to leave a mark internationally.
AMITABH BACHCHAN PHOTOS
Amitabh Bachchan suffers rib cage injury: A look at the megastar’s health issues over the years
March 06, 2023 2:42 pm
Pongal 2023: Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan wish fans on the harvest festival
January 16, 2023 4:10 pm
How did you celebrate the harvest festival this year?
Shah Rukh Khan jokingly blames Rani Mukerji for imperfect Bengali; Amitabh Bachchan hugs Mardaani actor: Highlights from KIFF 2022
December 15, 2022 9:59 pm
The Kolkata International Film Festival was attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many others.
Vikram Gokhale (1945-2022): A look at the actor’s life and work
November 26, 2022 4:39 pm
Vikram Gokhale, who made his Bollywood debut in 1971, has acted in more than 80 films and 17 TV shows. The veteran actor passed away on November 26.
Amitabh Bachchan@80: Exhibition offers insight into the 'myth, the man, and the moment' with master artists' works
October 27, 2022 11:35 am
The statement noted that each original artwork tells the story of this country, its pathologies, anxieties, paradoxes, fears, celebrations, failures and triumphs
How Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 80th birthday
October 12, 2022 5:18 pm
Shweta Bachchan took us inside her dad and megastar Amitabh Bachchan's birthday celebration.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 80th birthday, revisiting some of his most iconic looks
October 11, 2022 9:41 am
Happy Birthday, Amitabh Bachchan: He is admired for his enigmatic on-screen persona, but Big B's fashion is equally charismatic. Which one is your favourite?
On the sets with Amitabh Bachchan
October 10, 2022 8:57 pm
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is turning 80 on October 11. 'Age is just a number' for the super energetic Big B who keeps himself busy with projects even after all these years.
Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan: 11 celebrity photos you should not miss today
July 18, 2022 7:48 pm
See the latest photos of Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Mini Mathur, Mira Rajput Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, and Ranbir Kapoor among others.
Malaika Arora, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy: 11 celebrity photos you should not miss
June 05, 2022 4:46 pm
Here are the latest photos of Salman Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mouni Roy, Amitabh Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Anupam Kher, Rhea Kapoor, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra among others.
AMITABH BACHCHAN VIDEOS
26/11 Stories of Strength – A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
26/11 Stories of Strength – watch A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
26/11 Stories of Strength – A Rare Performance by Amitabh Bachchan
June 08, 2020 12:49 pm
On November 26,The Indian Express hosted the third edition of 26/11 Stories of Strength, an initiative to honour survivors and their families. Nritarutya Dance Company performed on Vande Mataram as Amitabh Bachan’s voice emerges in the background.
26/11 Stories of Strength - Amitabh Bachchan Speech
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
On Nov 26, The Indian Express hosted the third edition of 26/11 Stories of Strength, an initiative to honour survivors and their families and to recount their stories of resilience in the face of grief and loss.
Thugs of Hindostan: Audience Review
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Thugs of Hindostan, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheikh, is the big Diwali release this year. Here's what the audience had to say after watching it.
All the winners of Kaun Banega Crorepati and what they are up to now
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Amitabh Bachchan returned with the tenth season of KBC on Sony channel. The reality game show has given us several winners ever since it debuted on Indian television in 2000. Here are all the top winners of KBC and what they are doing today.
Amitabh Bachchan’s full speech at 26/11 #StoriesOfStrength
June 08, 2020 12:25 pm
At the stories of strength event in 2008, Actor Amitabh Bachchan speaks on how we must recognise that to vilify a foe is no victory at all, to understand a foe is the first act of strength in resistance
Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Veteran Actor Om Puri's Death
June 22, 2020 7:14 pm
Amitabh Bachchan who has worked with the late actor Om Puri in several films like 'Baabul' 'Kyun ! Ho Gaya Na' and 'Lakshya' tweeted, "Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. a dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief !"
Amitabh Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu Talk About Their Characters In Shoojit Sircar's Pink
June 08, 2020 11:53 am
Watch Amitabh Bachchan and Tapsee Pannu Talk About Their Characters In Shoojit Sircar's film Pink
Amitabh Bachchan At Pink Trailer Launch: I Want India To Be Free Of Rapes
June 08, 2020 11:51 am
At the trailer launch of the film Pink, Amitabh Bachchan expressed his wish of seeing a free India where rape crimes would be non-existent.
