He is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.[8] Referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood (in reference to his 1988 film Shahenshah), Sadi ka Mahanayak (Hindi for, "Greatest actor of the century"), Star of the Millennium, or Big B.[9] During the 1970s–1980s, he was the most dominant actor in the Indian movie scene; the French director François Truffaut called him a "one-man industry."[10] Bachchan was born in 1942 in Allahabad to the Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan. He was educated at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. His film career started in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's film Bhuvan Shome. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and achieved greater stardom in later years, he was dubbed India's "angry young man" for his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He has since appeared in over 200 Indian films in a career spanning more than five decades,[11] He has won numerous accolades in his career, including four National Film Awards as Best Actor, Dadasaheb Phalke Award as lifetime achievement award and many awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. He has won sixteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 42 nominations overall. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter. He has hosted several seasons of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's version of the game show franchise, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He also entered politics for a time in the 1980s. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to the arts. The Government of France honoured him with its highest civilian honour, Knight of the Legion of honour, in 2007 for his exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond. Bachchan also made an appearance in a Hollywood film, Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby (2013), in which he played a non-Indian Jewish character, Meyer Wolfsheim. Beyond the Indian subcontinent, he acquired a large overseas following of the South Asian diaspora, as well as others, in markets including Africa (South Africa, Eastern Africa and Mauritius), the Middle East (especially UAE and Egypt), the United Kingdom, Russia, Central Asia, the Caribbean (Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago), Oceania (Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand), Canada and the United States.[12]Read less
Born: October 11, 1942, Allahabad, India
Information about Amitabh Bachchan's latest news and projects can be found on various reputable news websites and entertainment portals. He maintains an active presence and often shares updates about his work and other ventures.
Amitabh Bachchan is highly active on social media, particularly Twitter, where he interacts with fans and shares updates about his life and career.
Specific details on recent and upcoming projects can vary. Refer to official film announcements and reputable entertainment news for the latest information. His recent projects have included movies like "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva", "Uunchai", "Goodbye", and "Jhund". He also continues to host the popular game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)".
Amitabh Bachchan is a legendary Indian film actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician. He has garnered numerous awards throughout his career, including four National Film Awards as Best Actor and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema. He has also been honored with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards for his contributions to the arts. He remains one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.
For a comprehensive filmography, awards list and further details, please refer to dedicated film databases and encyclopedic resources like IMDb and Wikipedia. News articles and interviews are also excellent sources of information for staying up-to-date on his current activities.
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