bollymusings: BOLLYPEDIA: Amitabh Bachchanborn 11 October 1942...

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BOLLYPEDIA: Amitabh Bachchan

• born 11 October 1942 in Allahabad as Inquilab Bachchan, but later his father changed his name to Amitabh
  
• debuted twice: as a voice narrator in Bhuvan Shome and as an actor in Saat Hindustani in 1969
• big break came to him in 1973 with Zanjeer, which was also the first of the movies which presented him as “angry young man”
• often refered to as the biggest superstar of Indian cinema of all time
• in 1973 married actress Jaya Bhaduri with whom he has two children
• rumoured to have had numerous affairs, particularly with actresses Rekha and Parveen Babi
• retired from acting and was actively involved in politics during 1984-1987
• his comeback to movies proved unsucessful with all his films flopping badly, until Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan in 1998
• gained new film image and carved a niche for himself post 2000 as a strong patriarchal figure, with new filmmakers finding more interesting roles for him to play
• acted as a host on Kaun Banega Crorepati for several seasons
• has won and been given over 200 awards for his performances and contribution to cinema

Films to watch:

• Amar Akbar Anthony
  
• Khuda Gawah
• Black
• Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
• Deewaar
• Sholay

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