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Date of birth:
11 Oct 1942
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6' 2"
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(27 Jun 2024)
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(20 Oct 2023)
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(2 Oct 2019)
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(8 Dec 2017)
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(29 Aug 2015)
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(26 Jul 2013)
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(14 Sep 2012)
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(5 Aug 2005)
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(20 Feb 1998)
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(1991)
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(1991)
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(16 Aug 1991)
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Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Actor)
Zee Cine Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor Critics)
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Actor In A Leading Role)
Screen Weekly Awards
(Jodi No 1)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor Critics)
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Actor In A Supporting Role)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
National Film Awards, India
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4 : Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting for his next film 'Vettaiyan', was recently joined by Rajinikanth on the sets. Big B on Saturday shared a picture from his reunion with the 'Thala'.Taking to his Instagram handle, Amitabh treated fans with a photo featuring himself and Rajinikanth.In the picture, Amitabh and Rajinikanth are seen hugging and having fun conversation. Sharing the post, he wrote, "Am honoured and privileged to be with the Thala the Great Rajni again .. he hasn't changed at all .. the same simple humble down to earth friend despite his stratospheric greatness !!!"On Friday, Lycra Production house shared the photos on their X handle and wrote, "The Titans of Indian Cinema! Superstar @rajinikanth and Shahenshah @SrBachchan grace the sets of Vettaiyan in Mumbai, with their unmatched charisma."The photos capture Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth posing in black formals.Recently, makers updated fans with the film's release date on social media.Lyca Productions took to its X account to reveal the new poster of the film.The poster featured Rajinikanth pointing a gun at someone off-screen. He sported black sunglasses and a blue shirt and carried a smile, The text on the poster read, "In Cinemas releasing worldwide October 2024."The caption read, "Kuri vechachu. VETTAIYAN is all set to take charge in cinemas this OCTOBER (calendar emoticon) Get ready to chase down the prey!"'Vettaiyan,' which is Rajinikanth's 170th film, is scheduled for a worldwide release in October this year.Earlier, the production company unveiled the title teaser of the movie on Rajinikanth's 73rd birthday.The film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, and Dushara Vijayan. Anirudh Ravichander serves as the music composer for the film. Rajinikanth was spotted filming for the movie in various locations, such as Trivandrum, Tirunelveli, and Tuticorin.Rajinikanth was last seen in his daughter Aishwarya's film 'Lal Salaam'. The Tamil-language sports drama tackles themes of caste oppression and religious discrimination and opened to mixed reviews. Lal Salaam stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in the lead roles, while Rajinikanth is seen in an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai. Amitabh, on the other hand, will be seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'.Recently, makers announced the new release date.The sci-fi flick, which was supposed to be out in May 2024, will now hit the theatres on June 27.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' is directed by Nag Ashwin.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 3 : Abhishek Bachchan's performance in the film 'Manmarziyaan', which is about to complete 5 years in September, still leaves his father and megastar Amitabh Bachchan impressed.Taking to X, Big B re-posted a clip of his son from the 'Manmarziyaan' and lauded Abhishek's performance as Robbie.Sharing the clip, he wrote, "your performance simply superb Bhaiyu !! and what a film .. extraordinary !!!"Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Manmarziyaan' stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles.Set against the backdrop of Amritsar, 'Manmarziyaan' revolves around Rumi (Taapsee Pannu) and Vicky (Vicky), two madly-in-love individuals who can't keep their hands off each other. When one fine day, Rumi's family catches them in action, the pressure for marriage builds up. But Vicky isn't keen on marriage, and in a bid to find a more responsible partner, Rumi decides to marry Robbie (Abhishek Bachchan) -- a London-returned banker.The film was released on September 14, 2018. Meanwhile, on the work front, Amitabh will be seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'.Recently, makers announced the new release date.The sci-fi flick, which was supposed to be out in May 2024, will now hit the theatres on June 27.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' is directed by Nag Ashwin.Abhishek, on the other hand, was last seen in R Balki's 2023 film "Ghoomer," playing the role of a disgraced cricketer who transitions into a coach.He is now gearing up for his next project with Shoojit Sircar.Johnny Lever, Ahilya Bamroo, and Jayant Kriplani are also part of the film.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.The event, which took place in Mumbai, honoured Bachchan for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema.Singer Usha Mangeshkar, the third eldest of the Mangeshkar siblings, presented the award to Bachchan.Big B expressed his heartfelt sentiments while remembering the late singer Lata Mangeshkar.#WATCH | Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan honoured with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha. ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024"Whenever I used to meet Lata ji or when she used to meet my family, her love and affection for us were of a different kind...," the actor said.The 81-year-old star, whose career spans over five decades in films and known for movies such as 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Mohabbatein', and 'Piku' made an elegant appearance dressed in a stylish traditional outfit.The superstar was accompanied by his son Abhishek Bachchan. Together, they sought the blessings of the late Lata Mangeshkar and laid flowers at her memorial.Past recipients of this prestigious honor include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and renowned singer Asha Bhosale.The award, named the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar, is presented annually to individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the nation, its people, and society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the inaugural recipient, followed by Asha Bhosle in 2023.The event was overseen by music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the youngest of the Mangeshkar siblings.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Bollywood Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan has commenced filming for the popular TV quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.Confirming this in his blog post, Big B shared the first photos from the sets of 'KBC 16' on Tuesday night.Apart from this, he provided further details, mentioning that he had to 'lunch in car' and did not have the luxury of traditional breaks.In his blog, Big B first shared a photo in which he can be seen in a casual outfit. Additionally, he also shared photos in which he features in a black suit. Alongside the photos, Big B wrote, "Nikle the kaam pe apni gaadi se, roop swaroop hua logo ki zimedaari se. Khel hone jaa raha hai naye season ka, sneh-pyaar bana rahe ef parivaar ka.""Non stop schedule beginning at 9 and worked till 5 without the traditional break. Done it driven off , and lunched in car .. that rolled appropriate eat and that consumption drink," he continued.Earlier, Sony TV announced on social media with a promo that the beloved show is making a comeback due to popular demand.The promo started with the emotional speech of Big B that he gave while wrapping up the last season. However, as it ends a voice can be heard, saying, " Har aarambh ka ant taye hai magar apnon ke pyar mein jo anand hai.. to har ant ke baad shubharambh nishchit hai.."Big B later said, "Gunja jo aapke pyar ka shankhnaad , to aana padega fir" (If the sound of your love echoes, I will have to come again.)The makers also announced that registration for KBC 16 will start from April 26. The caption reads, "Aisa mila pyar ki laut raha hai fir ek baar, #KaunBanegaCrorepati.. shuru ho rahe hai #KBCRegistrations 26 April raat 9 baje..@amitabhbachchan #KBConSonyTV #KBC16 #kbcisback" The 'Agnipath' star started hosting the quiz show in 2000, and since then he has been a constant part of the show except for one season. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan replaced Big B as a host for the third season of the show.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 : Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, recently shared photos showcasing her life beyond the limelight.Navya on Tuesday dropped a series of pictures on her Instagram detailing her activities from the past week.Included in the carousel was an image showing a stack of CAT (Common Admission Test) books.Upon seeing the post, social media users began speculating that Navya might be gearing up for an MBA degree.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Navya Naveli Nanda (@navyananda)Navya Naveli Nanda captioned the post simply as "The Last week."One slide particularly drew attention, showing two CAT books authored by Arun Sharma.One of the books focused on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, while the other covered quantitative aptitude.The table also displayed books on Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, along with an official guide for NMAT by GMAC, alongside some notebooks.The photo series also featured Navya Naveli Nanda snapping a mirror selfie in an elevator and showcasing two colorful graphic T-shirts.Taking a break from work, Navya indulged in a baking session, pouring maple syrup into a spoon with a bowl of flour in front of her. Another photo captured her at a restaurant, holding a food menu while wearing a red ribbed cardigan and denim jeans, flashing a smile at the camera.In response to her daughter's post, Shweta Bachchan asked, "What did you bake? I didn't get to eat this!! Why?"Navya Naveli Nanda graduated from Fordham University, New York in 2020. She co-founded a health-tech platform named Aara Health and established NGO Project Naveli.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 : Actor Prabhas penned a special message for 'Kalki 2898 AD' director Nag Ashwin on his birthday.Taking to Instagram stories, Prabhas shared a portrait of Nag Ashwin.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Happy birthday to the incredible director, Gnag_ashwin! Your vision for#Kalki2898AD isOn April 21, makers shared the teaser of Amitabh Bachchan's look from the sci-fi dystopian film during the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The 21-second teaser started with Big B marking presence in warm earthy tones. He was seated in a cave, engaged in prayer to a Shiva linga. He was covered with bandages.In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, 'Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum?To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama." (Since the Dwapar Yug, I have waited for the Dasavatar.)The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future.Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 : Amitabh Bachchan's look in the intriguing teaser of 'Kalki 2898 AD' left his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan impressed.On Sunday, the makers shared the teaser of Amitabh's look from the sci-fi dystopian film during the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The 21-second teaser started with Big B marking presence in warm earthy tones. He was seated in a cave, engaged in prayer to a Shiva linga. He was covered with bandages.In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, 'Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum?To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama." (Since the Dwapar Yug, I have waited for the Dasavatar.)Being his father's biggest cheerleader, Abhishek took to X and shared a first glimpse of the film and wrote, "THE BOSS!!!!" THE BOSS!!!!@SrBachchan #Kalki2898AD Abhishek (@juniorbachchan) April 21, 2024As soon as Abhishek gave a shout-out, fans also flooded the comment section.One of the users wrote, "Waiting impatiently for #Kalki2898ADBlessings."Another user commented, "NOT JUST 'THE BOSS' GURU BHAI.... "THE BOSS OF WORLD CINEMA"Ahead of teaser release, Big B took X and shared the film's new poster, saying "It's been an experience for me like no other..."The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future.Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world.'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Ever since the first look of Amitabh Bachchan from the most awaited sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD', was released on his birthday last year, fans have eagerly awaited more details about the actor's look and character in the film. Adding to the excitement, makers unveiled a new poster of the Megastar.Unveiling the new poster, 'Kalki 2898 AD' team took to X handle and captioned the post, "The time has come to know who he is! Exclusively on @StarSportsIndiaat 7:15 PM on April 21st." !Exclusively on @StarSportsIndia at 7:15 PM on April 21st.#Kalki2898AD@SrBachchan@ikamalhaasan#Prabhas@deepikapadukone@nagashwin7@DishPatani@Music_Santhosh@VyjayanthiFilms@Kalki2898AD#IPLonStar Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) April 20, 2024Clad in all-white attire, Amitabh Bachchan can be seen sitting inside a temple, looking mysteriously towards a bright ray of light. Building anticipation for a big announcement soon, the poster reads, "Samay Aa Gaya Hai".In the poster, his face and forehead are covered with a bandage sort of thing.The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Amidst all the excitement for the film, a new update reveals that the makers are planning a big announcement this Sunday (April 21).Confirming the same, a source close to the film revealed, "The team of 'Kalki 2898 AD' are planning something grand this Sunday. Expected to be one big update regarding the film, this will be a major event for fans worldwide. Known for their amazing promotional campaigns and events, it's going to be a great surprise for audiences."The source also confirmed that through this campaign, they will also be announcing the film's release date.The film also stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.Recently, 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Makers of the highly anticipated 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Amitabh BachchanKamal HaasanPrabhasDeepika Padukone, and Disha Patani have something big in store for the fans as they are all set to make an announcement.The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'.The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Amidst all the excitement for the film, a new update reveals that the makers are planning a big announcement this Sunday (April 21).Confirming the same, a source close to the film revealed, "The team of 'Kalki 2898 AD' are planning something grand this Sunday. Expected to be one big update regarding the film, this will be a major event for fans worldwide. Known for their amazing promotional campaigns and events, it's going to be a great surprise for audiences."The source also confirmed that through this campaign, they will also be announcing the film's release date.Recently, 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.The film's release was postponed because of the Lok Sabha polls 2024.As per a source, the film, which was supposed to be out on May 9, will now hit the theatres on a new date. The makers will soon make an official statement regarding the change in the release date.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 : A regular on social media, megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a cryptic post leaving his fans puzzled.The 'Big B' took to his official X account on Tuesday to post about social media.Lately, the actor has been discussing technological advancements impacting social media, including his views on AI. Carrying on in the same vein, the senior Bachchan posted on Tuesday that social media has 'switched off' news.The post left his fans confused. T 4982 -Social media switched off news !! Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 16, 2024The post came hours after Amitabh shared an AI-generated video of himself vibing to 'The Wellerman.'Sharing the post, Amitabh wrote, "The wonders of AI .. how my still picture gets animated .. I did nothing .. someone did an AI imaging and this is the result .. WHERE TO NEXT."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan)Meanwhile, on the work front, the senior Bachchan was last seen in Vikas Bahl's 'Ganapath', starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.His next project is the sci-fi action flick 'Kalki 2898 AD,' starring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in prominent roles.He also has a courtroom drama 'Section 84' in his kitty.