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Amitabh Bachchan

Actor

Amitabh Bachchan

  • Born: 11 October 1942, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Estimated net worth: $400 million

Amitabh Bachchan is a renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema. He gained fame with films like 'Sholay' and 'Deewar', establishing himself as a leading figure in Bollywood. His deep voice and powerful screen presence have made him a…

About Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is a renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema. He gained fame with films like 'Sholay' and 'Deewar', establishing himself as a leading figure in Bollywood. His deep voice and powerful screen presence have made him a cultural icon, and he continues to be influential in the industry with a career spanning over five decades.

Born
11 October 1942, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Known for
Acting
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Spouses
Jaya Bhaduri (1973-present)
Children
2, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan
Parents
Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan
Estimated net worth
$400 million

Fun facts about Amitabh Bachchan

  • Amitabh Bachchan was initially rejected by All India Radio due to his voice.
  • He has hosted several seasons of the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' called 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.

Famous Amitabh Bachchan quotes

“Rang barse”
Silsila, 1981
“Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai.”
Don, 1978
“Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain.”
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995

Amitabh Bachchan filmography

Cast (259)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Unfiltered Naari MovieUnknown character
2024Vettaiyan MovieJustice Dr. Sathyadev Bramhadutt Pandey6.2
2024Fakt Purusho Maate MoviePrabhudaas2.0
2024Angry Young Men TVSelf8.2
2024Kalki 2898-AD MovieAshwatthama6.4
2024A SON OF HIMALAYA MovieSelf
2024The Umesh Chronicles MovieUnknown character
2023The Real Superstar MovieUnknown character
2023Ganapath MovieMaharishi Dalapathi2.8
2023Non Stop Dhamaal MovieUnknown character2.0
Show 249 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2023Ghoomer MovieCommentator7.8
2023The Romantics TVSelf6.4
2022Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal MovieUnknown character
2022Uunchai MovieAmit Shrivastava6.2
2022The Journey Of India TVSelf - Host6.0
2022Goodbye MovieHarish Bhalla7.3
2022Chup MovieSelf6.8
2022Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva MovieGuru6.2
2022Fakt Mahilao Maate MovieNarrator7.0
2022Runway 34 MovieNarayan Vedant6.6
2022Radhe Shyam MovieNarrator (Hindi version)5.2
2022Jhund MovieVijay Borade6.7
2021Chehre MovieLateef Zaidi6.4
2020Gulabo Sitabo MovieChunnan "Mirza" Nawab5.9
2020Ghoomketu MovieUnknown character5.9
2020Family - A Made at Home Short Film MovieUncle5.7
2020AB aani CD MovieAmitabh Bachchan (AB)8.4
2019Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy MovieGosayi Venkanna (uncredited)6.3
2019Badla MovieBadal Gupta7.2
2018Thugs of Hindostan MovieKhudabaksh Azaad5.5
2018Helicopter Eela MovieSelf (Cameo Appearance)6.0
2018102 Not Out MovieDattatraya Vakharia7.4
2018Pad Man MovieSelf7.5
2017Sarkar 3 MovieSubhash Nagre / Sarkar5.2
2017Begum Jaan MovieNarrator5.6
2017The Ghazi Attack MovieNarrator (Voice)7.1
2016Yaaron Ki Baraat TVSelf6.7
2016Pink MovieDeepak Sehgal7.4
2016Te3n MovieJohn Biswas6.9
2016Ki & Ka MovieSelf (Special Appearance)5.5
2016Wazir MoviePandit Omkarnath Dhar6.6
2016God's Own People MovieNarrator
2015Piku MovieBashkor Banerjee7.2
2015Hey Bro MovieSpecial Appearance in "Birju" Song4.0
2015Shamitabh MovieAmitabh Sinha6.0
2014Yudh TVYudhishthir Sikarwar6.0
2014Kochadaiiyaan MovieNarrator (voice)5.4
2014Manam MoviePratap (Special Appearance)7.1
2014Bhoothnath Returns MovieKhailash Nath aka Bhoothnath6.2
2013Mahabharat MovieBheeshma (voice)6.8
2013Krrish 3 MovieNarrator5.6
2013Satyagraha MovieDwarka Anand6.1
2013Comedy Nights with Kapil TVSelf6.8
2013The Great Gatsby MovieMeyer Wolfsheim7.3
2013Bombay Talkies MovieHimself (Special Appearance)6.3
2012English Vinglish MovieFlight Passenger (uncredited)7.3
2012Department MovieSarjeroa Gaikwad6.1
2012Satyamev Jayate TVSelf6.7
2012Rasa Yatra MovieUnknown character
2012Light, Shadow, and Me MovieSelf
2011Ra.One MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)5.8
2011The Story of Film: An Odyssey TVSelf7.7
2011Aarakshan MoviePrabhakar Anand6.1
2011Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap MovieVijju4.9
2010Kandahar MovieLokanatha Sharma3.7
2010Teen Patti MovieProf. Venkat Subramanium3.8
2010Rann MovieVijay Harshvardhan Malik6.6
2009Paa MovieAuro6.4
2009Aladin MovieGenius6.1
2009Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! Movie(voice)
2009Delhi-6 MovieDadaji6.0
2008Slumdog Millionaire MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)7.7
2008The Last Lear MovieHarish Mishra7.5
2008God Tussi Great Ho MovieGod4.2
2008Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah TVSelf6.1
2008Sarkar Raj MovieSubhash Nagare 'Sarkar'6.5
2008Bhoothnath MovieBhootnath / Kailash Nath6.2
2008Yaar Meri Zindagi MovieDr Ajay Singh
2008Jodhaa Akbar MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)7.3
2007Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke MovieNarrator
2007Om Shanti Om MovieSelf7.1
2007Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag MovieBabban Singh2.3
2007Jhoom Barabar Jhoom MovieDancer / Singer4.1
2007Shootout at Lokhandwala MovieDhingra6.2
2007Cheeni Kum MovieBuddhadev Gupta6.1
2007Nishabd MovieVijay4.4
2007Eklavya: The Royal Guard MovieEklavya6.0
2006Baabul MovieBalraj Kapoor6.0
2006Bigg Boss TVSelf - Presenter4.3
2006Ganga MovieThakur Vijay Singh
2006Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna MovieSamarjit 'Sam' Talwar6.5
2006Darna Zaroori Hai MovieProfessor Sunil Khanna5.3
2006Family: Ties of Blood MovieVirendra 'Viren' Sahi6.0
2005Ek Ajnabee MovieCol. Suryaveer "Surya" Singh5.1
2005Amrithadhare MovieSelf (Special Appearance)
2005Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... MovieShekhar Sinha6.0
2005Ramji Londonwaley MovieSelf (Guest Appearance)6.8
2005Viruddh... Family Comes First MovieVidhyadhar Patwardhan6.4
2005Sarkar MovieSubhash "Sarkar" Nagre6.9
2005Paheli MovieGadariya (Special Appearance)6.1
2005Parineeta MovieNarrator6.5
2005Bunty Aur Babli MovieDashrath Singh6.3
2005Waqt MovieIshwarchand Thakur6.0
2005Black MovieDebraj Sahai7.7
2005Sunset Bollywood MovieSelf
2004Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo MovieMajor General Amarjeet Singh5.1
2004Koffee with Karan TVSelf5.9
2004Veer-Zaara MovieChaudhary Sumer Singh7.5
2004Hum Kaun Hai MovieMajor Frank John Williams / Frank James Williams (Spec. App.)6.8
2004Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... MovieDiya's Uncle4.7
2004Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home MovieMaj. Ranvir Kaul6.0
2004Lakshya MovieCol. Sunil Damle6.8
2004Dev MovieJCP Dev Pratap Singh6.4
2004Khakee MovieDCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav6.5
2004Aetbaar MovieDr. Ranveer Malhotra4.6
2003Baghban MovieRaj Malhotra6.9
2003Boom MovieBade Mia5.1
2003Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost MovieNarrator (voice)3.7
2003Armaan MovieDr. Siddharth Sinha5.6
2003Khushi MovieNarrator5.3
2002Kaante MovieYashvardhan 'Major' Rampal5.5
2002Agni Varsha MovieIndra3.6
2002Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin MovieDr. Avinash Rastogi5.6
2002Aankhen MovieVijay Singh Rajput6.5
2001Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham MovieYashvardhan “Yash” Raichand7.7
2001Aks MovieManu Verma5.4
2001Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India MovieNarrator (voice)7.3
2001Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love MovieVijay Kapoor6.3
2000Mohabbatein MovieNarayan Shankar7.1
2000Kaun Banega Crorepati TVSelf - Host6.6
1999Kohram MovieCol. Balbir Singh Sodi, aka Devraj Hathoda / Dada Bhai6.8
1999Hindustan Ki Kasam MovieKabeera5.3
1999Biwi No.1 MovieSpeaker (Special Appearance)5.8
1999Sooryavansham MovieThakur Bhanu Pratap Singh / Heera Singh6.1
1999Lal Baadshah MovieLal 'Baadshah' Singh / Ranbhir Singh5.3
1998Hero Hindustani MovieNarrator6.5
1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan MovieInspector Arjun Singh / Bade Miyan5.7
1998Major Saab MovieMajor Jasbir Singh Rana5.6
1997Mrityudaata MovieDr. Ram Prasad Ghayal6.5
1996Ghatak MovieHimself7.5
1994Insaniyat MovieInsp. Amar Pal Singh6.8
1992Khuda Gawah MovieBaadshah Khan6.1
1991Akayla MovieVijay Verma5.2
1991Indrajeet MovieIndrajeet4.2
1991Ajooba MovieAjooba / Ali5.6
1991Hum MovieTiger/Shekhar Malhotra6.0
1991Jumma Chumma In London MovieUnknown character9.0
1990Aaj Ka Arjun MovieBhim Singh6.6
1990Kroadh MovieSelf5.8
1990Agneepath MovieVijay Dinanath Chauhan6.4
1989Main Azaad Hoon MovieAzaad6.4
1989Jaadugar MovieGoga3.4
1989Toofan MovieToofan / Shyam6.1
1989Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan MovieUnknown character
1988Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi MovieGanga Prasad5.4
1988Hero Hiralal MovieSelf5.0
1988Soorma Bhopali MoviePolice Inspector
1988Dreams of Hind and Camilia Movie(archive footage)6.5
1988Shahenshah MovieVijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah6.6
1987Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara MovieUnknown character9.0
1987Jalwa MovieSelf6.3
1986Aakhree Raasta MovieDavid / James D'Costa6.9
1985Mard MovieRaju Singh (Mard)6.0
1985Geraftaar MovieKaran Kumar Khanna6.3
1985Ghulami MovieNarrator7.2
1984Pet Pyar Aur Paap MovieSelf (Guest Appearance)8.0
1984Sharaabi MovieVicky Kapoor6.4
1984Kanoon Kya Karega MovieNarrator7.0
1984Inquilaab MovieA.C.P. Amar Nath6.1
1983Coolie MovieIqbal Khan6.6
1983Pukar MovieRamdas / Ronnie5.1
1983Mahaan MovieAmit / Rana Ranveer, Guru & Insp. Shankar6.5
1983Andhaa Kaanoon MovieJan Nissar Akhtar Khan7.2
1983Nastik MovieShankar (Sheru)/Bhola4.2
1982Shakti MovieVijay A. Kumar7.3
1982Namak Halaal MovieArjun Singh6.4
1982Desh Premee MovieMaster Dinanath / Raju4.8
1982Bemisal MovieDr. Sudhir Roy / Adhir Roy7.3
1982Khud-Daar MovieGovind7.0
1982Satte Pe Satta MovieRavi Anand / Babu6.6
1981Kaalia MovieKallia6.1
1981Silsila MovieAmit Malhotra6.3
1981Laawaris MovieHeera6.4
1981Naseeb MovieJohn Jaani Janardhan7.4
1981Chashme Buddoor MovieSelf7.5
1981Barsaat Ki Ek Raat MovieAbhijit7.5
1981Yaarana MovieKishan Kumar6.6
1980Shaan MovieVijay Kumar6.8
1980Dostana MovieVijay Varma6.0
1980Ram Balram MoviePolice Inspector Balram Singh4.8
1980Do Aur Do Paanch MovieVijay6.8
1979Suhaag MovieAmit5.7
1979Ahsaas MovieSpecial Appearance8.0
1979Mr. Natwarlal MovieMr. Natwarlal6.3
1979Kaala Patthar MovieVijay Pal Singh7.5
1979Cinema Cinema MovieSelf7.0
1979Manzil MovieAjay Chandra8.0
1979Jurmana MovieInder Saxena7.5
1979Gol Maal MovieSelf7.6
1979The Great Gambler MovieJay / Insp. Vijay4.8
1978Muqaddar Ka Sikandar MovieSikandar6.2
1978Don MovieDon / Vijay6.6
1978Trishul MovieVijay Kumar6.4
1978Kasme Vaade MovieAmit / Shankar6.3
1978Besharam MovieRam Kumar Chandra / Prince Chandrashekar6.5
1978Ganga Ki Saugand MovieJeeva6.6
1977Parvarish MovieAmit7.1
1977Charandas MovieLiyaqat Ali Quwwal10.0
1977The Chess Players MovieNarrator (voice)7.1
1977Amar Akbar Anthony MovieAnthony6.9
1977Alaap MovieAlok Prasad8.3
1977Khoon Pasina MovieShiva / Tiger6.3
1977Immaan Dharam MovieAhmed Reza7.5
1976Do Anjaane MovieAmit Roy/Naresh Dutta5.5
1976Adalat MovieThakur Dharam Chand 'Dharma' / Raju6.7
1976Hera Pheri MovieVijay6.6
1976Balika Badhu MovieAdult Amal (voice)8.3
1976Kabhi Kabhie MovieAmitabh Malhotra6.4
1976Chhoti Si Baat MovieSelf (Guest Appearance)7.6
1975Faraar MovieRajesh6.3
1975Sholay MovieJai7.1
1975Mili MovieShekhar Dayal7.6
1975Chupke Chupke MovieProfessor Sukumar Sinha7.3
1975Zameer MovieBadal5.2
1975Deewaar MovieVijay Verma7.2
1974Majboor MovieRavi Khanna7.2
1974Benaam MovieAmit Srivastav7.5
1974Kunwara Baap MovieAugustine7.0
1974Parinay MovieNarrator8.0
1974Kasauti MovieAmitabh Sharma3.8
1974Dost MovieGuest Appearance7.0
1974Roti Kapada Aur Makaan MovieVijay6.0
1973Namak Haraam MovieVikram "Vicky" Maharaj6.3
1973Saudagar MovieMoti6.6
1973Abhimaan MovieSubir Kumar (Beeru)7.4
1973Gehri Chaal MovieRatan5.0
1973Bandhe Haath MovieShyamu / Deepak9.5
1973Zanjeer MovieInsp. Vijay Khanna6.9
1972Bansi Birju MovieBirju7.0
1972Ek Nazar MovieManmohan Akash Tyagi4.2
1972Garam Masala MovieRobert Taylor (Special Appearance)7.5
1972Bawarchi MovieNarrator (uncredited)7.1
1972Bombay to Goa MovieRavi Kumar5.5
1972Piya Ka Ghar MovieGuest Appearance7.0
1972Sanjog MovieMohan7.0
1972Jaban MovieDalajit (Guest Appearance)10.0
1972Raaste Kaa Patthar MovieJai Shankar Rai3.8
1971Guddi MovieSelf (a scene from "Parwana (1971)") (uncredited)6.0
1971Reshma Aur Shera MovieChhotu6.8
1971Pyar Ki Kahani MovieRam G. Chandra9.0
1971Parwana MovieAsha Varma5.4
1971Anand MovieDr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee7.0
1969Saat Hindustani MovieAnwar Ali Anwar6.5
1969Bhuvan Shome MovieNarrator (voice)6.9
TBAKalki 2898-AD: Part 2 MovieAshwatthama
TBAMaatrubhumi MovieUnknown character
TBASection 84 MovieUnknown character
TBABrahmāstra Part Two: Dev MovieGuru
TBASyndicate MovieUnknown character

Crew (15)

YearTitleRoleRating
2024Kalki 2898-AD MoviePlayback Singer · Sound6.4
2019Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy MovieThanks · Crew6.3
2019Badla MoviePlayback Singer · Sound7.2
2018102 Not Out MoviePlayback Singer · Sound7.4
2015Shamitabh MovieProducer · Production6.0
Show 10 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2009Paa MovieProducer · Production6.4
2008Jodhaa Akbar MovieThanks · Crew7.3
2006Baabul MoviePlayback Singer · Sound6.0
2006Bigg Boss TVPresenter · Crew4.3
2003Baghban MoviePlayback Singer · Sound6.9
2001Aks MovieProducer · Production5.4
2001Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India MovieThanks · Crew7.3
1999Sooryavansham MoviePlayback Singer · Sound6.1
1997Ullasam MovieProducer · Production5.5
1996Tere Mere Sapne MovieProducer · Production5.2

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Questions about Amitabh Bachchan

What are some of Amitabh Bachchan's most famous films?

Amitabh Bachchan is known for iconic films such as 'Sholay', 'Deewar', 'Paa', and 'Black', showcasing his range as an actor.

Has Amitabh Bachchan won any major awards?

Yes, Amitabh Bachchan has won several awards including the National Film Awards and numerous Filmfare Awards for his outstanding performances.

What was Amitabh Bachchan's first film?

Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut in 'Saat Hindustani' in 1969, where he played the role of a freedom fighter.

How did Amitabh Bachchan rise to fame?

His breakthrough role came in 1973 with the film 'Zanjeer', which established him as the 'Angry Young Man' of Bollywood.

What is Amitabh Bachchan's contribution to television?

Amitabh Bachchan has hosted the popular quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?', significantly impacting Indian television since its inception.

What is Amitabh Bachchan's estimated net worth?

Amitabh Bachchan's estimated net worth is around $400 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in India.

Has Amitabh Bachchan appeared in international films?

Yes, he has appeared in international films such as 'The Great Gatsby' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, showcasing his global appeal.

What is a notable milestone in Amitabh Bachchan's career?

Amitabh Bachchan's career milestone includes being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 International Indian Film Academy Awards.