Amitabh Bachchan is one of India’s most iconic film actors, widely regarded as the “Shahenshah of Bollywood.” Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, he is the son of renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. After completing his education at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, he initially worked in Kolkata before pursuing a career in films. His deep voice and intense acting style set him apart when he entered the Indian film industry in the early 1970s.
Amitabh Bachchan rose to fame with films like Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), and Sholay (1975), earning the title of “Angry Young Man” for his powerful portrayals of rebellion and justice. Over the decades, he starred in hundreds of films and received numerous awards, including multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Beyond acting, he has been a television host, philanthropist, and Member of Parliament. Respected for his discipline, humility, and longevity, Amitabh Bachchan remains a towering figure in Indian cinema and a global cultural icon.