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Name : Amitabh Bachahan
Date of Birth : 11 Oct 1942
Father : Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Birth Place : Allahabad

Son of the great poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, this six feet tall man from Allahabad started the trend of the angry young man in the film industry. Director K. A. Abbas launched him in the film Saat Hindustani which went unnoticed. But luckily for him Prakash Mehra signed him for Zanjeer which worked out extraordinarily well,for the young star and he never looked back. This versatile actor even did the playback in most of his films. Amitabh met with a serious accident on the sets of Coolie, the entire nation united in prayers for his speedy recovery. The prayers turned into a blessing for the superhero, as he returned to the scene with double the impact
Bachchan made his film debut in 1969 as one of the seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, a film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Starring opposite actors such as Utpal Dutt, Madhu and Jalal Agha the film was not a financial success but Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.The critically acclaimed and commercially successful Anand (1970) followed, where he starred alongside Rajesh Khannawho was the leading popular actor at the time. Bachchan playing the role of Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee treating a cancer patient. He got his first Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance.In 1972 he made an appearance in the road action comedy Bombay to Goa directed by S. Ramanathan
While filming Coolie in 1982, Bachchan nearly fatally injured his intestines during the filming of a fight scene with co-actor Puneet Issar.The accident received wider world coverage and hit the headlines in the UK something unheard of at the time. Many Indians prayed in temples or offered to sacrifice their own limbs to save him and later there were mile-long queues of well-wishing fans outside the hospital where he was recuperating.

Some facts about Amitabh Bachchan:

1. During his school days, Amitabh dreamt of becoming an engineer. At one point, he even contemplated joining the Indian Air Force.
2. Amitabh Bachchan once spent a few nights on a bench at Marine Drive, Mumbai, when he was a struggler trying to make it big in films. When Amitabh was in a critical condition after the near fatal accident on the sets of Coolie, wife Jaya would walk barefoot daily from the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai to the famed Siddhi Vinayak Temple, six kilometres away, praying for his quick recovery

3. It was during the making of Sholay that Amitabh discovered he was going to be a father of his firstborn, Shwetambiri. Amitabh's role of the strong, silent Jai was first offered to Shatrughan Sinha who refused to play second fiddle to Dharmendra

4. While shooting for Mukul Anand's Khuda Gawah, Najibullah, then the president of Afghanistan, provided Amitabh with half the country's air force for his protection. Khuda Gawah became one of the most watched Indian films in Afghanistan.

5. His father Harivansh Rai Bachchan was considering naming him 'Inquilab' (which means 'revolution') before settling down for Amitabh which means 'brilliance unlimited'.

6. In a 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) poll Amitabh Bachchan won the title of Hottest Vegetarian Alive.

7. Following a near fatal accident while shooting Coolie (1983/I), during which he suffered internal bleeding and required 17 bottles of blood, he became a champion for the cause of encouraging more people to donate blood.

8. His favourite screen name is Vijay, which he had as his character name in over 20 movies.

9. Amitabh Bachchan first sang a playback song for the film Mr. Natwarlal.

10. In 1984, he was honored by the Indian government with the Padma Shri Award for his outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry

11. Amitabh Bachchan got burnt on his left hand during Diwali celebrations in 1983 and that is the reason that his left hand is always in his pocket in the film Sharabi.

12. known for his rich baritone, played a mute in the film Reshma aur Shera.

Filmography:


1969
Saat Hindustan
Anwar Ali
Winner, National Film Award for Best Newcomer
Bhuvan Shome
Commentator (Voice)

1971
Parwaana
Kumar Sen

Anand
Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee/Babu Moshai
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Reshma Aur Shera
Chhotu

Guddi
Himself

Pyar Ki Kahani
Ram Chandra

1972
Sanjog
Mohan

Bansi Birju
Birju

Piya Ka Ghar

Guest appearance
Ek Nazar
Manmohan Akash Tyagi

Bawarchi
Narrator

Raaste Ka Patthar
Jai Shankar Rai

Bombay to Goa
Ravi Kumar

1973
Bada Kabootar

Guest appearance
Bandhe Haath
Shamu & Deepak
Double role
Zanjeer
Inspector Vijay Khanna
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Gehri Chaal
Ratan

Abhimaan
Subir Kumar

Saudagar (1973 film)
Moti

Namak Haraam
Vikram (Vicky)
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
1974
Kunwara Baap
Augustine
Guest appearance
Dost
Anand
Guest appearance
Kasauti
Amitabh Sharma (Amit)

Benaam
Amit Srivastav

Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Vijay

Majboor
Ravi Khanna

1975
Chupke Chupke
Sukumar Sinha/Parimal Tripathi

Faraar
Rajesh (Raj)

Mili
Shekhar Dayal

Deewar
Vijay Verma
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Zameer
Baadal/Chimpoo

Sholay
Jai (Jaidev)

1976
Do Anjaane
Amit Roy/Naresh Dutt

Chhoti Si Baat

Special appearance
Kabhi Kabhie
Amit Malhotra
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Hera Pheri
Vijay/Inspector Hirachand

1977
Alaap
Alok Prasad

Charandas
Qawwali singer
Special appearance
Amar Akbar Anthony
Anthony Gonzalves
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Shatranj Ke Khiladi
Narrator

Adalat
Dharma/& Raju
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award.Double role
Imaan Dharam
Ahmed Raza

Khoon Pasina
Shiva/Tiger

Parvarish
Amit

1978
Besharam
Ram Kumar Chandra/Prince Chandrashekar

Ganga Ki Saugandh
Jeeva

Kasme Vaade
Amit/Shankar
Double role
Trishul
Vijay Kumar
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Don
Don/Vijay
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award.Double role
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Sikandar
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
1979
The Great Gambler
Jay/Inspector Vijay
Double role
Golmaal
Himself
Special appearance
Jurmana
Inder Saxena

Manzil
Ajay Chandra

Mr. Natwarlal
Natwarlal/Avtar Singh
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award & Filmfare Best Male Playback Award
Kaala Patthar
Vijay Pal Singh
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Suhaag
Amit Kapoor

1980
Do Aur Do Paanch
Vijay/Ram

Dostana
Vijay Varma
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Ram Balram
Inspector Balram Singh

Shaan
Vijay Kumar

1981
Chashme Buddoor

Special appearance
Commander

Guest appearance
Naseeb
Ravi

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
ACP Abhijeet Rai

Lawaaris
Heera
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Silsila (film)
Amit Malhotra
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Yaraana
Kishan Kumar

Kaalia
Kallu/Kaalia

1982
Satte Pe Satta
Ravi Anand & Babu
Double role
Bemisaal
Dr. Sudhir Roy & Adhir Roy
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award.Double role
Desh Premee
Master Dinanath & Raju
Double role
Namak Halaal
Arjun Singh
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Khud-Daar
Govind Srivastav/Chotu Ustad

Shakti
Vijay Kumar
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
1983
Nastik
Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola

Andha Kanoon
Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.Guest appearance
Mahaan
Rana Ranveer, Guru, & Inspector Shankar
Triple role
Pukar
Ramdas/Ronnie

Coolie
Iqbal A. Khan

1984
Inquilaab
Amarnath

Sharaabi
Vicky Kapoor
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
1985
Giraftaar
Insp. Karan Kumar Khanna

Mard
Raju "Mard" Tangewala
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
1986
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla

Guest appearance
Aakhree Raasta
David/Vijay
Double role
1987
Jalwa
Himself
Special appearance
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
Himself
Guest appearance
1988
Soorma Bhopali

Guest appearance
Shahenshah
Inspector Vijay Kumar Srivastav/ Shahenshah
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Hero Hiralal
Himself
Special appearance
Ganga Jamuna Saraswati
Ganga Prasad

1989
Batwara
Narrator

Toofan
Toofan & Shyam
Double role
Jaadugar
Goga/Gogeshwar

Main Azaad Hoon
Azaad

1990
Agneepath
Vijay Dinanath Chauhan
Winner, National Film Award for Best Actor & Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Krodh

Special appearance
Aaj Ka Arjun
Bheema

1991
Hum
Tiger/Shekhar
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Ajooba
Ajooba/Ali

Indrajeet
Indrajeet

Akayla
Inspector Vijay Verma

1992
Khuda Gawah
Baadshah Khan
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
1994
Insaniyat
Inspector Amar

1996
Tere Mere Sapne
Narrator

1997
Mrityudata
Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal

1998
Major Saab
Major Jasbir Singh Rana

Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan
Inspector Arjun Singh & Bade Miyan
Double role
1999
Lal Baadshah
Lal "Baadshah" Singh & Ranbhir Singh
Double role
Sooryavansham
Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh & Heera Singh
Double role
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Kabeera

Kohram
Col. Balbir Singh Sodi (Devraj Hathoda)& Dada Bhai

Hello Brother
Voice of God

2000
Mohabbatein
Narayan Shankar
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2001
Ek Rishtaa
Vijay Kapoor

Lagaan
Narrator

Aks
Manu Verma
Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance & Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Yashvordhan "Yash" Raichan
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2002
Aankhen
Vijay Singh Rajput
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Hum Kisise Kum Nahi
Dr. Rastogi

Agni Varsha
Indra (God)
Special appearance
Kaante
Yashvardhan Rampal/"Major"
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
2003
Khushi
Narrator

Armaan
Dr. Siddharth Sinha

Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Narrator

Boom
Bade Mia

Baghban
Raj Malhotra
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Fun2shh
Narrator

2004
Khakee
D.C.P. Aant Kumar Shrivastav
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Aetbaar
Dr. Ranveer Malhotra

Rudraksh
Narrator

Insaaf
Narrator

Dev
D.C.P. Dev Pratap Singh

Lakshya
Col. Sunil Damle

Deewaar
Maj. Ranvir Kaul

Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
Raj Chauhan

Hum Kaun Hai
Major Frank John Williams &Frank James Williams
Double role
Veer-Zaara
Chaudhary Sumer Singh
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.Special appearance
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major General Amarjeet Singh

2005
Black
Debraj Sahai
Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award & Filmfare Critics Award forBestPerformance.Winner, National Film Award for Best Actor
Waqt
Ishwarchandra Sharawat

Bunty Aur Babli
D.C.P. Dashrath Singh
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Parineeta
Narrator

Paheli
Gadariya
Special appearance
Sarkar
Subhash Nagre/"Sarkar"
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Viruddh
Vidhyadhar Patwardhan

Ramji Londonwaley
Himself
Special appearance
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Shekhar Sinha

Ek Ajnabee
Suryaveer Singh

Amrithadhare
Himself
Special appearance Kannada film
2006
Family
Viren Sahi

Darna Zaroori Hai
Professor

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Samarjit Singh Talwar (aka. Sexy Sam)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Baabul
Balraj Kapoor

2007
Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Eklavya

Nishabd
Vijay

Cheeni Kum
Buddhadev Gupta

Shootout at Lokhandwala
Dingra
Special appearance
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Sutradhar
Special appearance
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Babban Singh

Om Shanti Om
Himself
Special appearance
The Last Lear
Harish Mishra

2008
Yaar Meri Zindagi

Released on April 4, 2008
Bhoothnath
Bhoothnath (Kailash Nath)
Released on May 9, 2008