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Amitabh Bachchan also known as Big B and the ‘Shahenshah’ of Bollywood was born in Allahabad, UP. He was born to Teji Bachchan, a social activist and Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a poet. Amitabh forayed into Bollywood in the 1970s and soon gained popularity for movies like Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay. With his serious roles in various films, landed him the title of India’s “angry young man”. He is the recipient of several awards like Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan. He is married to Jaya Bachchan.

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:20 PM IST

ByKunal Ray

Rajinikanth recalls when Amitabh Bachchan was in financial crisis

Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are teaming up after 33 years for Vettaiyan. At the audio launch, Rajinikanth gave an emotional speech for the actor.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth worked together in the family drama Hum (1991).

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 02:18 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das

'Beast mode': The internet is swooning over Ram Charan's bulked up bod for RC16

Ram Charan's physical transformation for the Janhvi Kapoor-starrer RC16 has only just kickstarted. But that can't stop the internet from gushing

A bulked up Ram Charan returns to Hyderabad with wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela and daughter Klin Kaara

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Published on Sep 21, 2024 01:06 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Aishwarya’s daughter Aaradhya is internet’s fav star kid; fans laud her sanskar

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s daughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s wholesome videos from a recent award function are winning the internet. Fans feel Big B must be proud

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan

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Published on Sep 20, 2024 04:24 PM IST

ByMahima Pandey

You’re a genius if you get 10 ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ questions right

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Published on Sep 20, 2024 03:05 PM IST

BySanya Jain

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On Wednesday, the pre-release event of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD was held in Mumbai. The event saw the film’s lead cast and crew in attendance.

Kalki 2898 AD pre-release event: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone make a splash

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SRK falls at Sr Bachchan’s feet, wins hearts; Auto driver’s Mercedes ‘jugaad’ sparks meme-fest

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