Amitabh Bachchan is a Indian film actor,
film producer, and television host. He is widely regarded as one of the
greatest actors in Indian cinema and has appeared in over 200 Indian films in a
career spanning almost five decades. He is often referred to as the
"Shahenshah of Bollywood" (Emperor of Bollywood), "Star of the
Millennium" or "Big B". He began his career in the early 1970s
and was soon recognized for his work in films such as Zanjeer and Deewar, which
established him as a "angry young man" of Hindi cinema. He later
starred in a number of other successful films, including Sholay, Amar Akbar
Anthony, and Coolie.
In addition to his acting career, Bachchan
is also a television host and has hosted several seasons of the Indian version
of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He has also served as a Member of the Indian
parliament and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Padma Shri,
Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, the third, second, and first highest
civilian awards respectively by the Government of India. He also awarded with
the Lifetime Achievement award by the Government of India in 2015. He continues
to be active in the Indian film industry and is considered a cultural icon in
India.
Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in over 200
Indian films throughout his career, spanning almost five decades. Some of his
most notable and critically acclaimed films include:
1. Zanjeer (1973): This was the film that established
Bachchan as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema. He played the role
of a police officer, Vijay Khanna, who is out for revenge against the criminals
who killed his family. The film was a major box office success and established
Bachchan as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema.
2. Deewar (1975): This film also starred Bachchan as a
police officer, this time an honest one, who is torn between his duty and his
loyalty to his family. The film was a major commercial and critical success and
is considered one of the greatest Indian films of all time.
3. Sholay (1975): This film is widely considered as one
of the greatest Indian films of all time. Bachchan starred as the retired
police officer, Thakur, who hires two criminals to help him take revenge on a
notorious bandit. The film was a blockbuster success and cemented Bachchan's
status as a leading man in Indian cinema.
4. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977): This film is a blockbuster
comedy-drama film, Bachchan played the role of three brothers separated during
childhood, one raised Hindu, one raised Muslim, and one raised Christian. The
film was a major commercial success and won several awards.
5. Black (2005): This film was a critically acclaimed
drama film, Bachchan played the role of a teacher who is blind and deaf, who helps
a young girl who is also blind and deaf. The film was a major critical success
and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film
in Hindi.
6. Paa (2009) : This is another critically acclaimed
drama film, in which Bachchan played the role of a father suffering from a rare
genetic disorder called Progeria, a 13-year-old boy who is his biological son.
The film was a major critical success and won several awards, including the
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
These films are just a small selection of
his notable films, and he has appeared in many more films throughout his
career. He continues to act in films and is considered one of the greatest
actors in Indian cinema.
Some of his most notable films:
1.
Zanjeer (1973)
2.
Deewar (1975)
3.
Sholay (1975)
4.
Amar Akbar
Anthony (1977)
5.
Don (1978)
6.
Suhaag (1979)
7.
Trishul (1978)
8.
Namak Halaal
(1982)
9.
Coolie (1983)
10.
Sharaabi (1984)
11.
Mard (1985)
12.
Hum (1985)
13.
Waqt Ki Awaz
(1988)
14.
Agneepath
(1990)
15.
Khuda Gawah
(1992)
16.
Mohabbatein
(2000)
17.
Baghban (2003)
18.
Black (2005)
19.
Paa (2009)
20.
Pink (2016)
21.
Badla (2019)
22.
Gulabo Sitabo
(2020)
These films are just a selection of his notable films,
and he has appeared in many more films throughout his career, some of them are
blockbusters and some of them are critically acclaimed films. He continues to
act in films and is considered one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema.
Personal life:
Amitabh Bachchan is a private person and
does not often speak publicly about his personal life. However, here is what is
known about his personal life:
1. Family: Bachchan is married to Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan,
an Indian film actress and politician. They have two children together, Shweta
Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, both of whom are also actors in the Indian film
industry.
2. Philanthropy: Bachchan is known for his philanthropic
work and is associated with various charities and social causes. He is a
Goodwill Ambassador of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
and has been actively involved in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in India.
3. Health: In 1982, Bachchan suffered a near-fatal injury
on the sets of the film "Coolie" and was in a coma for several weeks.
He made a full recovery and returned to the film industry. He has been open
about his battle with tuberculosis and has used his platform to raise awareness
about the disease.
4. Politics: Bachchan was a Member of Parliament (MP)
from 1984 to 1987 and has been actively involved in politics in India. He has
been associated with the Indian National Congress party and the Samajwadi
Party.
5. Honors: He has been honored with numerous awards throughout
his career, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, the
third, second, and first highest civilian awards respectively by the Government
of India. He also awarded with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Government
of India in 2015.
Bachchan is a private person and does not
often speak publicly about his personal life. He has been active in Indian film
industry for decades and is considered as one of the greatest actors in Indian
cinema. He is also known for his philanthropy and is associated with various
charities and social causes.
