In Indian cinema, there is hardly anyone who hasn’t heard the name Amitabh Bachchan. Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, Amitabh is known not only as an actor but also as a politician, television host, and one of the greatest legends of Indian cinema.
He hosted the Hindi version of the famous show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” for several years.
In India, he is respectfully called “Shahenshah” — meaning “King of Kings”. Even in his youth, after suffering a serious injury and being under threat of death, he returned to the stage through hard work and determination.
His creative career began in the 1970s and attracted the attention of all Bollywood and international film critics through films such as “Zander Hero,” “Don,” and “Sholay”. He has acted in over 200 films. Each of Amitabh’s roles on screen is valued as a character demonstrating independence, willpower, and sincerity.
Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded India’s most prestigious honors — the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
His personal life is also fascinating to fans. In 1973, he married Jaya Bachchan, who has also been well-known in Bollywood for many years. They have always kept their family life away from the public eye.
They have two children: Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Abhishek is also an actor and has achieved great success in several films, while Aishwarya Rai is one of the most famous Indian actresses. Their family relationships are full of love and respect. Amitabh is admired not only on screen but also as an exemplary family man.
His reputation among film critics and fans is linked not only to his successful films but also to preserving family values. Today, Amitabh Bachchan remains a Bollywood legend and a source of inspiration for millions of fans.
