Amitabh Bachchan, who is considered one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned poet and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. Amitabh completed his schooling from Sherwood College, Nainital and then went on to study at Kirori Mal College in Delhi University. He worked as a freight broker for a shipping company in Kolkata before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
Bachchan made his acting debut in 1969 with the film Saat Hindustani. However, it was his performance in the film Zanjeer that earned him recognition and popularity. He went on to deliver several hit films like Sholay, Coolie, Amar Akbar Anthony and many more. He has also won several awards and accolades throughout his career including the Padma Shri (1984) and the Padma Bhushan (2001).
List of movies that Amitabh Bachchan has starred in
- Saat Hindustani
- Anand
- Zanjeer
- Abhimaan
- Namak Haram
- Deewar
- Pyar Ki Kahani
- Parwana
- Reshma Aur Shera
- Guddi
- Piya Ka Ghar
- Sanjog
- Bombay to Goa
- Bawarchi
- Bansi Birju
- Ek Nazar
- Raaste Ka Patthar
- Garam Masala
- Jaban
- Bandhe Haath
- Gehri Chaal
- Saudagar
- Bada Kabutar
- Dost
- Kasauti
- Benaam
- Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
- Kunwara Baap
- Majboor
- Zameer
- Sholay
- Faraar
- Chhoti Si Baat
- Chupke Chupke
- Mili
- Do Anjane
- Kabhi Kabhi
- Hera Pheri
- Adalat
- Amar Akbar Anthony
- Charandas
- Imaan Dharam
- Khoon Pasina
- Shatranj Ke Khiladi
- Parvarishh
- Chala Murati Hero Banne
- Alaap
- Ganga Ki Saugandh
- Kasme Vaade
- Besharam
- Trishul
- Don
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
- The Great Gambler
- Gol Maal
- Ahsaas
- Jurmana
- Manzil
- Mr. Natwarlal
- Suhaag
- Cinema Cinema
- Do Aur Do Paanch
- Dostana
- Ram Balram
- Shaan
- Commander
- Yaarana
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
- Anusandhan
- Naseeb
- Chasme Baddoor
- Lawaaris
- Silsila
- Kaalia
- Vilayati Babu
- Satte Pe Satta
- Bemisal
- Desh Premee
- Namak Halal
- Khuddar
- Shakti
- Nastik
- Andhaa Kanoon
- Mahaan
- Pukar
- Coolie
- Inquilab
- Sharaabi
- Geraftaar
- Ghulami
- Mard
- Aakhree Raasta
- Jalwa
- Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
- Shahenshah
- Hero Hiralal
- Ganga Jamuna Saraswati
- Soorma Bhopali
- Toofan
- Batwara
- Jaadugar
- Main Azaad Hoon
- Agneepath
- Kroadh
- Aaj Ka Arjun
- Hum
- Ajooba
- Indrajeet
- Akayla
- Ghuda Gawah
- Zulm Ki Hukumat
- Professor Ki Padosan
- Insaniyat
- Ghatak : Lethal
- Tere Mere Sapnne
- Mrityudata
- Major Saab
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
- Lal Badshah
- Sooryavansham
- Biwi No 1
- Hindustan Ki Kasam
- Kohram
- Hello Brother
- Mohabbatein
- Ek Rishta : The Bond of Love
- Lagaan
- Aks
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
- Ankhen
- Hum Kisise Kum Nahi
- Agni Varsha
- Kaante
- Khushi
- Armaan
- Mumbai Se Aaya Mere Dost
- Boom
- Baghban
- Fun2shh .. Dudes in the 10th Century
- Khakee
- Aitbaar
- Rudraksh
- Insaaf: The Justice
- Dev
- Lakshya
- Deewar
- Kyun: Ho Gaya Na
- Hum Kaun Hai
- Veer Zaara
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
- Black
- Waqt: The Race Against Time
- Bunty Aur Babli
- Parineeta
- Paheli
- Sarkar
- Viruddh
- Ramji Londonwaley
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey
- Amrithadhare
- Ek Ajnabee
- Family
- Darna Zaroori Hain
- Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
- Ganga
- Baabul
- Eklavya: The Royal Guard
- Nishabdh
- Cheeni Kum
- Shootout at Lokhandwala
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
- Aag
- The Last Lear
- Om Shanti Om
- Yaar Meri Zindagi
- Bhoothnath
- Sarkar Raj
- God Tussi Great Ho
- Delhi – 6
- Zor Lagaake Ke … Haiya
- Aladin
- Paa
- Rann
- Teen Patti
- Kandahar
- Bbuddah .. Hoga Tera Baap
- Aarakshan
- Ra … One
- Mr. Bhatti On Chutti
- Department
- Bol Bachchan
- English Vinglish
- The Great Gatsby
- Bombay Talkies
- Satyagraha
- Bhoothnath Returns
- Manam
- Shamitabh
- Piku
- Wazir
- Ki and Ka
- Te3N
- Pink
- Sarkar 3
- Firangi
- Pad Man
- 102 Not Out
- Helicopter Ela
- Thugs of Hindustan
- Badla
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
- AB ani CD
- Ghoomketu
- Gulabo Sitabo
- Chehre
- Jhund
- Radhe Shyam
- Runway 34
- Brahastra Part One Shiva
- Chup : The Revenge of an Artist
- Goodbye
- Uunchai
