Amitabh Bachchan is an acting legend & an evergreen superstar of Bollywood

On 11th October,2021, the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 79th birthday. On this occasion, his family members, personnel from Bollywood Industry, many political leaders and his hard core fans and well wishers showered him love, affection and heartwarming best wishes through various social media platforms and other communication channels.

Amitabh Bachchan is an acting legend, Shahenshah and an evergreen superstar of Bollywood. He has been getting wide range respect because of his humbleness, unique acting qualities and the love and affection he has been showering on others.

Amitabh Bachchan made his big-screen debut in Saat Hindustani in 1969. In 1971, he received film fare award for his outstanding acting performance in “Anand” movie.

In 1973 his movie “Zanjeer” became a mega hit. Since then he got a real foot hold in the Bollywood industry and he never look back and acting one after another movies till now.

During his five decade long acting career, he already acted more than 175 Bollywood movies and many of his Bollywood movies became block buster. He also acted in many regional language movies.

Please find below some of his good Bollywood movies:-
Anand, Chupke Chupke, Zanjeer, Lawaaris, Muqandar Ka Sikandar, Namak Haraam, Sathe Pe Sathe, Badla, Abhiman, Thrishul, Mili, 102 Not Out, Amar Akbar Anthony, Sharaabi, Paa, Hum, Deewar, Don, Trishul, Silsila, Shakti, Agneepath, Piku, Black, Bagbaan, Silsila, Pink, Kabhie Kabhie, Namaak Halal, Sholay, Saudagaar.

In 1982, Amitabh Bachchan faced worst ever fatal injury while he was acting a stunt scene for Coolie Movie. As per the plan, he was suppose to fall on the iron table. Unfortunately instead of falling on the iron table, the edge of the iron table struck hard on his lower Abdomen which caused the near fatal injury.

Amitabh Bacchan is highly dedicated, determined, down to earth, putting all his energy while acting in the movies.

He maintains his dignity, humbleness and he treats other people with respect, love and dignity. Lesser actors in the Bollywood Industry are having such kind of attitude towards others.

Amitabh Bachchan’s movies are widely famous across the globe. Whenever foreigners are talking about Bollywood movies, the first name comes from their mouth is Amitabh Bachchan and his excellent acting skill.

Please find below the awards Amitabh Bachchan received during his distinguished movie acting career:-

CIVILIAN AWARDS:-

• In 1984, he received Padma Shri award, India’s fourth-highest civilian award from the Government of India.
• In 1991, he received Order of Afghanistan by the President of Afghanistan.
• In 2001, he received Padma Bhushan which is India’s third highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
• In 2007 he received “Knight of the Legion of Honour”– France’s highest civilian honour from the Government of France for his “exceptional career in the world of cinema.

NATIONAL FILM AWARDS:-

• In 1990, he received Best Actor National Award for the film Agneepath.
• In 2005, he received Best Actor National Award for the film Black.
• In 2009, he received Best Actor National Award for the film Paa.
• In 20015, he received Best Actor National Award for the film Piku

FILMFARE AWARDS:-

• In 1971, he received Best Supporting Actor for ‘Anand’.
• In 1973, he received Best Supporting Actor for ‘Namak Haraam’.
• In 1978, he received Best Actor for ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’.
• In 1979, he received Best Actor for ‘Don’.
• In 1991, he received Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (First Recipient).
• In 1992, he received Best Actor for ‘Hum’.
• In 2000, he received Superstar of the Millennium.
• In 2001, he received best Supporting Actor for ‘Mohabbatein’ in 2001.
• In 2002, he received Critics Award for Best Actor for ‘Aks’
• In 2003, he received Filmfare Power Award.
• In 2006, he received Critics Award for Best Actor for ‘Black’.
• In 2006, he received Best Actor for ‘Black’.
• In 2010, Best Actor for ‘Paa’.
• In 2011, Best Actor for ‘Filmfare Special Award for completing 40 years in the Indian film industry’.
• In 2016, he received Critics Award for Best Actor for ‘Piku’.

He also got many other awards such as Asian Film Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, etc. in different years.

in 1984, Amitabh Bachchan contested on Congress party’s ticket from Allahabad and he became Member of Indian Parliament.

During his five years period as a Parliament Member, he faced worst ever problems in his life. His name completely tarnished along with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi due to the allegation of Bofors corruption scandal,

At the same time, he was on the verge of bankruptcy and the “Kaun Banega Crorepati” reality show immensely helped him to come out from the brink of Bankruptcy.

Amitabh Bachchan has been the host of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” reality show since its inception, except for during the third season, that was presented by actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Being a host of KBC reality show, Amitabh Bachchan used to console those contestant who is emotionally breakdown upon loosing the game of KBC. He never let any contestant to leave KBC with empty handed.

He encourages the contestant by giving some clue, ask them not to be haste on giving the answer, indirectly ask them to reconsider their wrong answer. His main intention is the constants to get as much as price money from the KBC.

His acting skill is outstanding and nobody can match his acting talent. He has been paying lot of money for charity organizations, but he never utilize his generosity for his publicity purpose.

Considering his vast contribution towards Indian movie industry, his wax statue has already been installed at the Madame Tussauds wax Museum in London.