Amitabh Bachchan is Bollywood's Shahenshah — the towering star whose five decades of cinema have shaped Indian film history. Born 11 October 1942 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, he stands today as the industry's most enduring icon at age 83, and turns 84 on October 11, 2026.
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Amitabh Bachchan: Quick Facts
Born: 11 October 1942, Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
Age: 83 — turns 84 on October 11, 2026
Nicknames: Big B, Shahenshah of Bollywood, Angry Young Man, Star of the Millennium
Spouse: Jaya Bachchan
Children: Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda
Debut Film: Saat Hindustani (1969)
Early Life & Entry into Cinema
Born in Allahabad to the celebrated poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan carried a literary legacy into a cinematic one. After early struggles, he entered films with his debut, Saat Hindustani (1969), and soon found his breakthrough.
The Angry Young Man Era
The 1970s belonged to him. With Zanjeer (1973), he created the "Angry Young Man" — the brooding, rebellious hero that a young India embraced. Deewaar (1975) and Sholay (1975) made him a phenomenon, and Don (1978), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) and Shahenshah (1988) sealed his superstardom. The romance of Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein lyrics and the irreverent energy of Khaike Paan Banaras Wala lyrics from Don remain defining songs of his career, while the Kishore Kumar biography covers the voice behind many of his greatest hits.
Reinvention, Television & Later Career
With 200+ films across five decades, Bachchan reinvented himself when the leading-man roles faded. Mohabbatein (2000) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) recast him as the patriarch; as host of Kaun Banega Crorepati he became India's most-loved television face. Critically acclaimed performances followed in Black (2005), Paa (2009), Piku (2015) and Pink (2016).
His honours include 4 National Film Awards and 15 Filmfare Awards (per Wikipedia — counts vary 14–16 across sources), the Padma Shri (1984), Padma Bhushan (2001) and Padma Vibhushan (2015), and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2018). In 2000 he became the first living Asian immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds, and he served as a Member of Parliament from 1984 to 1987.
Recent years brought Kalki 2898 AD (2024) as Ashwatthama, Vettaiyan (2024) — his Tamil debut — and Be Happy (2025). On the horizon are Ramayana: Part 1 (2026) and the Tamil film Uyarndha Manithan (announced; no firm date given). His family includes wife Jaya Bachchan and children Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Like the Shah Rukh Khan biography and the Aamir Khan biography on LatestLyrics, this profile celebrates one of Hindi cinema's greatest legends — and note that his exact net worth figure is deliberately omitted here, as reported numbers are tabloid-sourced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amitabh Bachchan?
Born 11 October 1942, he is 83 years old and turns 84 on October 11, 2026.
What was his debut film?
His debut film was Saat Hindustani, released in 1969.
What are his most famous movies?
Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay, Don, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Shahenshah, Mohabbatein, Black, Paa, Piku and Kalki 2898 AD.
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