Amitabh Bachchan
Friday, June 13, 2008 6:1 AM. Posted by Marasaw.com (187 views)
Amitabh Bachchan (born as Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh), is one of the most prominent Indian film actors of Hindi cinema. He gained popularity in India in the 1970s as an action hero and over the decades of his career which have since spanned numerous film genres, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema. Bachchan holds the record for the most number of Best Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards and has won three National Film Awards and twelve Filmfare Awards to date.
In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter of Kaun Banega Crorepati, India’s version of the British television game-show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He was also an elected member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1987.
Bachchan is married to Jaya Bhaduri also an actress. They have two children, Shweta Nanda, a television presenter and Abhishek Bachchan, who is also an actor in Bollywood and is married to Aishwarya Rai.
Amitabh Bachchan
Born Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav
October 11, 1942 (1942-10-11) (age 65)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Other name(s) Big B
Occupation Film actor, Producer, Playback singer
Years active 1969 – present
Spouse(s) Jaya Bhaduri (1973 - present)
Official website: http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/
Amitabh Bachchan’s Blog (Amitabh Bachchan Blog): http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/
Awards won
Filmfare Awards
Best Actor
1978 Amar Akbar Anthony
1979 Don
1992 Hum
2006 Black
Best Actor (Critics)
2002 Aks
2006 Black
Best Supporting Actor
1972 Anand
1974 Namak Haraam
2001 Mohabbatein
Lifetime Achievement Award (1991)
Superstar of the Millennium (2000)
Filmfare Power Award (2004)
National Film Awards
Best Newcomer
1970 Saat Hindustani
Best Actor
1991 Agneepath
2006 Black
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai
Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (R) and Amitabh Bachchan attend a promotional event of their forthcoming film “Sarkar Raj” in Mumbai May 29, 2008. Picture taken May 29, 2008.
REUTERS/Manav Manglani (INDIA) (news.yahoo.com/nphotos)
