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Amitabh Bachchan ( born Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan on 11 October 1942), is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Bollywood cinema, and has since become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema (Cinema of India).
Bachchan has won numerous major awards (List of Amitabh Bachchans awards, honours and recognitions) in his career, including three National Film Awards and twelve Filmfare Awards. He holds the record for most number of Best Actor (Filmfare Best Actor Award) nominations at the Filmfare Awards. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter, and was an elected member of the Indian Parliament (Parliament of India) from 1984 to 1987.
Bachchan is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri (Jaya Bachchan). They have two children, Shweta Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek is also an actor and is married to actress Aishwarya Rai.
Allias Name: Big B
Birth Name: Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan
Date of birth: 1942-10-11
Birth Location: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Occupation: Film actor, Film producer
Years Active: 1969-present
Spouse: Jaya Bhaduri (Jaya Bachchan) (1973-present)