AMITABH BACHAN PROFILE

Name Amitabh Bachchan
Father’s name Harivanshrai Bachchan
Mother’s name Teji Bachchan
Date of birth 11 October 1942
Height 6’ 2’’
Family: Wife Jaya Bachchan
Son Abhishek Bachchan
Daughter Shweta Nanda

Address Pratiksha 10th Road JVPD Scheme
Mumbai 400049
Debut film Saat Hindustani (1969)


Awards:
Padma Bhusan in 2001
Padma Sri in 1982
D Lit by the Monfort University in 2006
National Award Best Newcomer for Saat Hindustani in 1970
Filmfare Award Best supporting actor for Anand in 1972,
Best supporting actor for Namak Haram in 1974
Best Actor Amar Akbar Anthony'in 1978,
Best Actor for Don in 1979
National Award Best Actor for Agneepath in 1991
Filmfare Award Best Actor for Hum in 1992
Best actor for Mohabbatein in 2001
National Award Best Actor for Black in 2006
Critics’ award Best Actor for Aks in 2002.
BBC Online Superstar of the Millenium in 1999

The living legend Amitabh Bachchan is the only Megastar of the twentieth century of Indian cinema. His acting prowess, sky-high popularity, towering personality and versatile ingenuity have made him an Institution. He is the first Indian actor whose wax statue has been installed in the Madam Tussaud’s museum in London. With scores of awards to his credit, Amitabh has surpassed all Indian cine personalities in name and fame.

Amitabh Bachchan joined the Bollywood in 1969 at the age of 27 in Saat Hindustani, which was a box office sink. He was, however, noticed by eminent director Mrinal Sen who used his baritone voice in his memorable movie Bhuban Shome.

Amitabh’s struggle fructified in Anand in which he co-starred with the then superstar Rajesh Khanna.. The film was a super hit. More than Amitabh Bachchan, it was Rajesh Khanna who earned accolade for his role in the film. Thereafter, Amitabh played in some movies all of which were flops.

His break came with the release of Zanjeer in 1973. In the movie he played the part of an angry young man, the image he carried throughout his film career save those, which were made in his later years. Since the success of Zanjeer, there is no looking back. Amitabh climbed on and on to reach a pinnacle untouched by any other in the Indian cinema as a whole.

He came out magnificently in 1975-made Sholay, which received unimaginable public support for its all out super performance by each cast and crew. Pitted with the then Superstar Dharmendra, Amitabh acted confidently and he stole the limelight making all surprised over his smart but sensitive acting.
After Sholay, Amitabh became the busiest actor in the Bollywood churning out one afrer another super hits - Deewaar (1975), Trishul (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979) and Shakti (1982).
Amitabh' also showed his talents in comedies like Chupke Chupke (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Namak Halal (1982) and Satte Pe Satta (1982) among others. He is also great in romantic films like Silsila..
Amitabh dominated Hindi filmdom from late 1970s to 1980s. He was still popular in 1990s. In 1990, Amitabh opened his company Amitabh Bachchan Corporation limited under whose banner was produced Mrityudata. However, the company soon met rough weather and Amitabh experienced the worst financial crisis in his life. He started appearing in TV serials and AD films.
The 1990s witnessed his successful performances in Major Saab (1997), Sooryavansham (1999) and Lal Baadshah (1999).

After he crossed the age of 60 years, Amitabh was still the most sought after hero in Hindi films. Stories are made to suit his age and in the process we get Ek Rishta, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham in 2001, Bhagban in 2003, Black in 2004, Sarkar in 2005 and Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena in 2006 among other movies.

Born to an illustrious father Hindi poet Harivanshrai Bachchan at Alhabad in 1944, Amitabh graduated from the Sherwood College in Naitital.. After being a graduate, he tried for odd jobs. He served as a medical representative in Calcutta for some years before joining the Bollywood.

When he is known as flop master in the film industry, roaring actress Jaya Bhaduri married him. His son Abhishek Bachchan is a superstar in the Bollywood. His would be daughter-in- law Aishrywa Rai is a former Miss World and presently the reigning heroine in Hindi film industry..

The films
The Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 2007
God Tussi Great Ho 2007
Shoot Out at Lokhandwala 2007
Cheeni Kum 2007
Zamaanat 2007
Eklavya 2007Om Shanti Om 2007The Last Lear 2007 Talisman 2007 Sarkar Sequel 2007 Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay 2007 Teen Patti 2007 Kamagatu Maru 2007 Johny Walker 2007 Aankhen 2007 Bhairavi 2007 Struggle 2007
Aladin And the Misery of the lamp 200764 Square 2007Bhootnath 2007 Babul 2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kahena 2006
Samarjit Singh Talwar Aka Sam 2006
Darna Zaroori Hai 2006Family-ties of Blood 2006 Happy New Year 2006 Ganga 2006
Amrithadhara 2005Ek Ajnabee 2005 Dil jo Bhi Kahey 2005 Ramil Londonwaley 2005
Ram Balaram Aur Ramkali 2005Viruddh 2005 Sarkar 2005 Paheli 2005 Prineeta 2005 Narrator
Bunty Aur Babli 2005
Waqt –Race Against Time 2005 Black 2005Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo 2004 Veer Zaara 2004 Hum Kaun Hai 2004Kyon Ho Gaya Na 2004Deewaar 2004Lakhsya 2004 Dev 2004 Insaaf 2004 -Narrator Rudraksh 2004 Narrator Khakee 2004 Aetbaar 2004 Fun2ssh 2003 Narrator
Bhagban 2003Boom 2003 Mumbai se Aaya Mera Dost 2003 NarratorArmaan 2003 Khushi 2003 NarratorKantee 2002 Agni Varsha 2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin 2003 Aankhen 2002Kabhi Khusi Kabhi Gham 2001 Aks 2001 Lagaan 2001 Narrator Ek Rishtaa 2001Mohabbatein 2000 Hello Brother 1999 Kohram 1999 Hindustan Ki Kasam 1999 Biwi No 1 Soorvavansham 1999 Lal Baadshah 1999 Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan 1998 Major Saab 1998 Mrityudaata 1997 Tere Mere Sapne 1996 Narrator Ghatak 1996 Professor Ki Pasosan 1994 Insaaniyat 1994 Zulum Ki Hukumat Narrator Khuda Gawah 1992 Akela 1991 Houseo 13 1991 Indra Jeet 1991 Ajooba 1991 Hum 1991 Ajooba Kudrat Ka 1991 Aaj Ka Arjun 1990Krodh 1990 Agneepath 1990 Main Azad Hoon 1998 Jaadugar 1989Toofan 1989Batwara 1989 Narrator Ganga Jamuna Saraswati 1988
Hero Hiralal 1988
Shahensha 1988 Soorma Bhopali 1988 Ek Hi Maqsad 1988 Jalwa 1987 Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara 1987Dosti Dushmani 1986 Aakhri Raasta 1986
Ek Rukh Hua Faisala 1986Mard 1985 Giraftaar 1985Ram Tere Kitne Naam 1985Aamir Admi Garib Admi 1985. Sharaabi 1984 Inquilab 1984 Kanoon Kya Karega 1984 -NarratorPet Pyar Aur Paap 1984Coolie 1983Pukar 1983 Mahaan 1983 Andha Kanoon 1983 Nastik 1983 Film Hai Film 1983 Shakti 1982 Khud-Daar 1982 Namak Halal 1982 Desh Premee 1982 Bemisaal 1982
Satte Ke Patta 1982Kaalia 1981 Yaraana 1981 Silsila 1981 Lawaaris 1981 Barsat Ki Ek Raat 1981
Naseeb 1981
Commander 1981 Chasme Baddoor 1981Shaan 1980 Ram Baltam 1980 Dostana 1980 Do Aur Do Paanch 1980
Naya Bakra 1980 Suhaag 1979 Ahsaas 1979 Kala Pathhhar 1979 Cinema Cinema 1979 Mr Natwarlal 1979
Manzil 1979 Jurmana 1979 Golmaal 1979 The Great Gambler 1979 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 1978 Don 1978 Trishul 1978
Kasme Vaade 1978Ganga Ki Saungandh 1978 Besharam 1978 Parvarish 1977 Khoon Pasina 1977 Imaan Dharam 1977 Adalat 1977
Charandas Charandas 1977
Shatranj Ke Khiladi Naraator Khatta Meetha 1977 Chala Murari Hero Banane 1977Alaap 1977Amar Akbar Antony 1977 Hera Pheri 1976 Kabhie Kabhie 1976 Do Anjane 1976 Chhoti Si Baat 1976 Sholay 1975 Zameer 1975 Deewar 1975Chupke Chupke 1975 Mili 1975 Faraar 1975 Majboor 1974 Benaam 1974 Roti Kapda Aur Makan 1974 Kasati 1974
Dost 1974 Anand 1974 Kunwara Baap 1974
Augustine 1974
Namak Haram 1974 Saudagar 1973
Abhimaan 1973 Gehri Chaal 1973Zazeer 1973
Bandey Hath 1973Bada Kabotar 1973Bombay to Goa 1972 Garam Masala 1972 Raste Ka Pattar 1972 Bawarchi 1972 Narrator
Ek Nazar 1972Sanhog 1972 Piya Ka Ghar 1972Bansi Birju 1972 Pyar Ki Kahani 1971 Guddi 1971 Reshma Aur Shera 1971 Anand 1971Bombay Talkies 1971 Mourner in Funeral 1971
Parwana 1971 Anwar Ali 1969
Bhuban Dhome 1969 Narrator
Saat Hindustani 1969