| Profile of Amitab BachanRecognised
recently as the Superstar of the Millennium, this man is quite simply a phenomenon. For
the last two and a half decades, he has reigned supreme on India's silver screen and in
the process, redefined standards of excellence in acting and professionalism. Arguably one
of the most recognized faces in India, Big B has touched the heart of millions. His
dialogue in the film Dostana portrays him just right, Mere chehre par ek ajeeb
si kashish hai, khaas taur se meri aankhen...
Embarking on a career in cinema with a
little known film Saat Hindustani in '69, Amitabh Bachchan soon shot into limelight
with his performances in Deewar, Zanjeer, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and
the blockbuster Sholay. His angry young man persona on screen has ignited many a
blockbuster, leading to scores of box office records. A freak accident on the sets of the
movie Coolie had millions of his fans worried and praying for his life. Amitabh
made forays into new territory, politics to lend support to his friend Rajiv Gandhi only
to return to mainstream cinema, few years later. Though his comeback hasn't been so
electrifying he has a spate of films lined up for the ensuing year. Son of well-known poet
Harivansh Rai Bachan and Teji Bachchan, Amitabh is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri.
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