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Name: Amitabh Bachchan
Birthday: Sunday, October 11, 1942
Star Sign : Libra
Family: Father : Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan ,Mother : Shrimati Teji Bachchan
First Film : Saat Hindustani
Biography
Amitabh Bachchan --the ‘Shahenshah’ of Bollywood was born to well-known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan in Allahabad on October 11, 1942.
Amitabh went to Sherwood College, a boarding school in Nainital, and then to Kirori Mal College in Delhi University where he earned a double MA.
The elder son of Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a former stage actor, radio announcer and freight company executive in Shaw Wallace in Calcutta, before coming to the land of dreams, Bombay (now Mumbai). He had to struggle a lot in Bollywood because of his unconventional looks and his height. At 6’3”, he was considered far too tall by the filmmakers. Surprisingly, despite having a rich baritone voice, Bachchan failed in an audition at the All India Radio!
Ultimately, it was K A Abbas who gave Amitabh his first break in ‘Saat Hindustani’ (1969). But the film failed miserably, with Bachchan going almost unnoticed.
Amitabh played the lead role, for the first time in his career, in ‘Pyar Ki Kahani’ (1971), directed by Ravikant Nagaich.
It was on the sets of B R Ishara’s ‘Ek Nazar’ (1972) that Amitabh and Jaya Bhaduri realized that they were in love with each other. They married soon after.
Though Amitabh got an award for the best supporting actor for ‘Anand’ (1972), he was eclipsed by a stellar performance from Rajesh Khanna.
It was his 13th film 'Zanjeer’, directed by Prakash Mehra, which catapulted Amitabh to fame. In the film, he played a strict police officer. The role, which fetched him the title ‘The Angry Young Man’, came to him by default. A host of actors like Dharmendra, Dev Anand and Raj Kumar refused to do the role on account of some apprehension.
Then began a remarkable journey to fame and success. In no time the Indian film industry was declared a ‘One Man Industry’, and Bachchan its undisputed king.
Amitabh had his ‘sweet revenge’ against Rajesh Khanna by outshining him in ‘Namak Haraam’ (1974). The film secured him another award for Best Supporting Actor.
The year 1975 saw the release of Amitabh’s two biggest hits till date. Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Sholay’ and Yash Chopra’s ‘Deewaar’. Amitabh got his first Best Actor Award for Manmohan Desai’s ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ (1977), next year for ‘Don’ and then for ‘Hum’ (1991).
He also bagged the National Award for Best Actor for ‘Agneepath’, which was made by the late Mukul Anand.
Amitabh worked with a host of directors in the 70s and the 80s ranging from Prakash Mehra to Yash Chopra and from Hrishikesh Mukherjee to Manmohan Desai.
After ‘Zanjeer’ Amitabh again joined hands with Prakash Mehra to give hits like ‘Hera Pheri’ (1975), ‘Muqaddar Ka Siqander’ (1979), ‘Lawaaris’ (1981), ‘Namak Halaal’ (1982) and ‘Sharaabi’ (1984).
Yash Chopra exploited the romantic side of Bachchan to the hilt in ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ (1976) and ‘Silsila’ (1981). Bachchan also did the ‘angry’ roles with Yash Chopra in ‘Trishul’ (1978) and ‘Kaala Patthar’ (1979).
Bachchan essayed a fantastic range of ‘off-beat’ roles under the direction of veteran Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Apart from ‘Anand’ and ‘Namak Haraam’, he gave standout performances in ‘Abhimaan’ (1973) ‘Mili’ (1975), ‘Chupke Chupke’ (1975), ‘Jurmana’ (1979) and ‘Bemisaal’ (1982).
With the late Manmohan Desai, the director with the Midas touch, Amitabh did nine films, which included blockbusters like ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, ‘Suhaag’ (1979) and ‘Coolie’ (1983).
The adulation for Amitabh became clear when he was gravely injured during the filming of ‘Coolie’ in 1983. While he was battling for life in the hospital, the whole nation offered prayers at temples and mosques for his recovery. His other hits with ‘Man’ were ‘Parvarish’ (1977), ‘Naseeb’ (1981), ‘Desh Premee’ (1982) and ‘Mard’ (1985).
Amitabh’s sizzling on-screen chemistry with Rekha worked wonders at the box office. No wonder, the delectable duo was considered one of the most successful Bollywood pairs. They worked together for the first time in Dulal Guha’s ‘Do Anjaane’ (1976).
Amitabh matched the acting skills of another great actor in Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Shakti’ (1982). The son of a strict police officer (Dilip Kumar), he takes to the life of high crime and smuggling. It was a big challenge for Amitabh the actor, and he came out with flying colors.
In the wake of the assassination of Indira Gandhi in 1984, on the advice of his close friend Rajiv Gandhi, he contested the general elections for the first time from his hometown Allahabad. His electoral debut proved the Waterloo of stalwart H N Bahuguna.
His stint in politics, however, proved short-loved. As ill luck would have it, Amitabh got embroiled in some scandals. Having realized that politics was not his cup of tea, Amitabh resigned his seat in Parliament, vowing never to dabble in politics again.
In 1988 came Tinu Anand’s ‘Shahenshah’. It blazed a new trail, with Amitabh becoming the first major film star to take his film’s distribution rights for Mumbai in lieu of his salary.
Filmography
Films Year
Forthcoming
The Mahabharata 2007
Om Shanti Om 2007
Recently Released
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag 2007
Previously Released
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 2007
Shootout At Lokhandwala 2007
Cheeni Kum 2007
Nishabd 2007
Baabul 2006
Zamaanat 2006
Struggler 2006
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna 2006
BOO - Darna Zaroori Hai 2006
Darna Zaroori Hai 2006
Family - Ties of Blood 2006
Ek Ajnabee 2005
Garam Masala 2005
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey 2005
Ramji Londonwaley 2005
Viruddh 2005
Paheli 2005
Bunty Aur Babli 2005
Waqt - Race Against Time 2005
Black 2005
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo 2004
Veer Zara 2004
Hum Kaun Hai 2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na 2004
Lakshya 2004
Dev 2004
Insaaf - The Justice 2004
Rudraksh 2004
Khakee 2004
Aetbaar 2004
Fun2ssh 2003
Baghbaan 2003
Boom 2003
Armaan 2003
Khushi 2003
Kaante 2002
Agni Varsha 2002
Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi 2002
Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi 2002
Aankhen 2002
Aks 2001
Lagaan 2001
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love 2001
Mohabbatein 2000
Hello Brother 1999
Kohram 1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam 1999
Sooryavansham 1999
Lal Baadshah 1999
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 1998
Major Saab 1998
Classic
Mirtyudata 1997
Amar Akbar Anthony 1997
Tere Mere Sapne 1996
Tere Mere Sapne 1996
Professar Ki Padosan 1994
Insaniyat 1994
Khuda Gawah 1992
Akela 1991
House No.13 1991
Inderajeet 1991
Hum 1991
Aaj Ka Arjun 1990
Krodh 1990
Agneepath 1990
Main Azad Hoon 1989
Ganga Jamuna Saraswai 1988
Shahenshah 1988
Soorma Bhopali 1988
Ek Hi Maqsad 1988
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara 1987
Jalwa 1987
Aakhri Raasta 1986
Ram Tere Kitne Naam 1985
Amir Admi Garib Admi 1985
Sharaabi 1984
Inquilaab 1984
Pet Pyar Aur Paap 1984
Coolie 1983
Mahaan 1983
Nastik 1983
Shakti 1982
Namak Halal 1982
Desh Premi 1982
Bemisaal 1982
Satte Pe Satta 1982
Kaalia 1981
Silsila 1981
Laawaris 1981
Naseeb 1981
Ram Balram 1980
Do Aur Do Paanch 1980
Mr. Natwar Lal 1979
The Great Gambler 1979
Muqaddar ka Sikander 1978
Don 1978
Trishul 1978
Kasme vaade 1978
Ganga ki Saugandh 1978
Besharam 1978
Parvarish 1977
Khoon Pasina 1977
Imaan Dharam 1977
Adalat 1977
Shatranj Ke Khiladi 1977
Hera Pheri 1976
Kabhi Kabhi 1976
Do Anjaane 1976
Sholay 1975
Zameer 1975
Deewar 1975
Faraar 1975
Chupke Chupke 1975
Milli 1975
Majboor 1974
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan 1974
Benaam 1974
Kasauti 1974
Kunwara Baap 1974
Namak Haraam 1973
Gehri Chaal 1973
Zanjeer 1973
Abhimaan 1973
Bansi Birju 1972
Sanjog 1972
Guddi 1971
Reshma Aur Shera 1971
Parwana 1971
Anand 1970
Saat Hindustani 1969
Bhuvan Shome 1969
