Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, India.
His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet, and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist.
Bachchan initially pursued a career in the Indian Air Force but left it to become an actor.
He made his film debut in 1969 with the film "Saat Hindustani," which earned him the National Film Award for Best Newcomer.
Bachchan gained stardom in the 1970s with films like "Zanjeer," "Deewar," and "Sholay," which established him as the "angry young man" of Indian cinema.
In the 1980s, Bachchan continued his success with films like "Shahenshah," "Coolie," and "Mard."
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.
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.
Despite health issues in recent years, Bachchan continues to act in films and is considered one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema history.