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What is Amitabh Bachchan's date of birth?
What is Amitabh Bachchan's date of birth?
11th of October, 1942
How many Indian films has Amitabh Bachchan appeared in?
How many Indian films has Amitabh Bachchan appeared in?
Over 180 Indian films
What is Amitabh Bachchan's father's profession?
What is Amitabh Bachchan's father's profession?
Hindi Poet
How many National Film awards has Amitabh Bachchan won in the Best Actor category?
How many National Film awards has Amitabh Bachchan won in the Best Actor category?
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What does the name 'Amitabh' mean?
What does the name 'Amitabh' mean?
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In which film did Amitabh Bachchan make his acting debut?
In which film did Amitabh Bachchan make his acting debut?
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Which film is considered the 'Film of the Millennium' by BBC India?
Which film is considered the 'Film of the Millennium' by BBC India?
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What was the highest grossing film of all time in India before 1999?
What was the highest grossing film of all time in India before 1999?
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During which period did Amitabh Bachchan face difficulties in his career?
During which period did Amitabh Bachchan face difficulties in his career?
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In which film did Amitabh Bachchan's production house fail to produce box-office hits?
In which film did Amitabh Bachchan's production house fail to produce box-office hits?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Career
- Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known Hindi poet, and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh from Faisalabad, now in Pakistan.
- Initially named Inquilaab, his name was later changed to Amitabh, meaning "the light that would never go off", at the suggestion of poet Sumitranandan Pant.
Acting Career
- Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut as a voice narrator in Mrinal Se's National Award-winning film Bhuvan Shome in 1969.
- He got his first acting role in 'Saat Hindustani' and won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.
- He starred in a number of films that became huge box-office hits, including 'Anand', 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar', and 'Sholay'.
- 'Sholay' became the highest-grossing film of all time in India, earning INR 2,36,45,00,000.
- In 1999, BBC India declared 'Sholay' the "Film of the Millennium".
Awards and Recognition
- Amitabh Bachchan has won a staggering number of awards, including four National Film Awards, three of which are in the Best Actor category.
- He has won fourteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 37 nominations overall.
- He is also the recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan civilian awards from the Indian government.
Challenges and Comeback
- The period between 1988-1999 was a testing period for Bachchan, with almost all of his movies flopping and his production house failing to produce box-office hits.
- His appearance in Yash Chopra's Mohabbatein in 2000 marked a turnaround in his career, with the film becoming a huge box-office hit.
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Test your knowledge about the legendary Indian actor, Amitabh Bachchan, known for his iconic roles in Hindi cinema. Learn interesting facts about his life, career, and contributions to Indian cinema.
