Amitabh Bachchan:  The Iconic Actor of Indian Cinema

 

Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, India.

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His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet, and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist.

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Bachchan initially pursued a career in the Indian Air Force but left it to become an actor.

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He made his film debut in 1969 with the film "Saat Hindustani," which earned him the National Film Award for Best Newcomer.

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Bachchan gained stardom in the 1970s with films like "Zanjeer," "Deewar," and "Sholay," which established him as the "angry young man" of Indian cinema.

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In the 1980s, Bachchan continued his success with films like "Shahenshah," "Coolie," and "Mard."

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He also hosted the Indian version of the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" called "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and has been associated with the show for over 20 years.

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Bachchan has been honored with several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor & the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, & Padma Vibhushan awards, which are some of India's highest civilian honors.

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Despite health issues in recent years, Bachchan continues to act in films and is considered one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema history.

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Bhumi Pednekar looked glamorous in a Denim co-ord dress