Amitabh Bachchan

Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was surrounded by a large crowd in Surat as he arrived for the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3.

From Inquilab to Amitabh to Siddhima to Kareena: The original names of Bollywood celebrities you probably didn’t know

In Bollywood, a name is often the first reinvention. Behind famous screen identities are personal birth names, changed for clarity, emotion, or destiny, shaping stardom long before the spotlight arrives.

Hardik Pandya introduces girlfriend Mahieka Sharma to Amitabh Bachchan at United in Triumph Event

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya turned heads at the United in Triumph event hosted by Reliance in Mumbai, stepping out with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for one of their most public appearances together.

Amitabh Bachchan, Sania Mirza and Vidya Balan join champions at United in Triumph event in Mumbai

Amitabh Bachchan, along with Sania Mirza, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, attended the United in Triumph event at Antilia to honour India’s Women’s, Men’s and Blind Women’s World Cup–winning teams, celebrating an evening of national pride and sporting excellence.

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates as grandson Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis opens to a strong box office run

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated the solid box office opening of Ikkis, praising grandson Agastya Nanda as the film earned Rs 22.05 crore in its first four days. The war biopic, based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, marks Agastya’s biggest theatrical success yet.

KBC 17 Finale Promo: Amitabh Bachchan breaks down in tears, calls quiz show ‘blessing of a lifetime’

Amitabh Bachchan turned emotional in the promo of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 finale as he reflected on spending more than one-third of his life with the iconic quiz show. Thanking viewers for their unwavering support, the veteran actor said the audience’s laughter and tears have always mirrored his own.

Amitabh Bachchan breaks down on KBC 17 honouring Dharmendra: ‘He was not just a person’

On Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, host Amitabh Bachchan delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Dharmendra.

When Amitabh Bachchan recalled Rajesh Khanna's last words before death, ‘Time ho gaya hai, pack up...’

A day after the passing of India’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan poured his grief into words on his personal blog, sharing a memory that felt deeply intimate and haunting.

Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar laud Mumbai Police's creative 10-year digital run: "We owe our safety to you"

Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar praised Mumbai Police as it completed ten years of its creative and impactful social media presence. The actors lauded the force for blending pop culture with public awareness while staying committed to citizen safety and digital responsibility.

Ranveer Brar gets emotional as Amitabh Bachchan recites late father’s iconic Madhushala on KBC

Ranveer Brar became emotional when Amitabh Bachchan recited his late father’s iconic Madhushala on Kaun Banega Crorepati. The heartfelt moment highlighted the deep personal connection Brar has with the poem.

“Aapne Kesari 2 mein Bohot Khoobi Se Apna Role Nibhaya”: Amitabh Bachchan’s words leave Ananya Panday in tears

Ananya Panday grew emotional after Amitabh Bachchan praised her performance in Kesari Chapter 2 on Kaun Banega Crorepati, calling it a special, deeply personal moment in her journey.

Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional after watching Ikkis, praises grandson Agastya Nanda’s ‘honest and mature’ performance

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional note after watching Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis, which features his grandson Agastya Nanda in the lead role. Calling the performance honest and deeply moving, Bachchan said he watched the film with pride, unable to take his eyes off Agastya on screen.

When Akshaye Khanna revealed he would never work with Amitabh Bachchan and dad Vinod Khanna, said, "There are certain people whom you shouldn’t work with"

Akshaye Khanna once admitted he would never work with Vinod Khanna or Amitabh Bachchan, not from resentment, but insecurity, acknowledging their towering talent, screen presence, and honesty behind his candour.

Amitabh Bachchan calls Kartik Aaryan’s Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety performance “Tremendous”

Amitabh Bachchan praised Kartik Aaryan’s silent walking scene from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, calling the understated performance “tremendous” during an interaction on Kaun Banega Crorepati. The moment has since gone viral again, earning renewed appreciation from fans.

Hema Malini once walked out of the Dancing Queen set over ‘Sholay’ comedy performance, 'I felt being mocked at'

Veteran actress Hema Malini once abruptly left the set of the reality show Dancing Queen after a contestant’s comedic dance act based on her iconic film Sholay offended her.

Ananya Panday teaches Amitabh Bachchan Gen Z slang on KBC 17, dances on the iconic Jumma Chumma

In an upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Bollywood stars Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan join host Amitabh Bachchan.

Proud nana Amitabh Bachchan distributes grandson Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis T-shirts with fans at Sunday Meet

Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Sunday fan meet this week turned especially emotional, weaving together stardom, family pride, and generational legacy in a moment that resonated far beyond celebrity ritual.

When Rekha’s brief interaction with Amitabh Bachchan at Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Singh’s wedding brought tears to Jaya Bachchan

At Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh’s wedding, Rekha’s brief interaction with Amitabh Bachchan, combined with her striking sindoor look, caught everyone’s attention. The moment was so emotional that Jaya Bachchan, sitting nearby, couldn’t hold back her tears.

Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘jiska zero hota hai’ quip to Shafali Verma steals the spotlight on KBC

Verma acknowledged feeling ashamed of starting with zero runs when questioned about her India debut score. Bachchan answered encouragingly and motivated her.

Smriti Irani, Karan Kundrra and more highest-paid TV actors

The era of exorbitant salaries being exclusive to movie stars is over. In the current entertainment scene, even TV actors are making astonishing amounts, driven by the rising fame of reality shows and daily dramas. Here is a list of some of the highest-paid TV stars.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Sudesh Lehri credits Amitabh Bachchan for shaping his comedic journey

Comedian Sudesh Lehri opens up to Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati about his challenging childhood and how watching Big B’s films inspired his comedic journey. The episode blends laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt moments, highlighting the profound impact of cinema across generations.

Smriti Mandhana to skip women’s cricket episode on KBC 17 after wedding with fiancé Palash Muchhal put on hold

Indian cricketer Smiriti Madhana is going to skip the special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, which is all set to host a special episode featuring some members of women cricket team.

Amitabh Bachchan remembers his ‘Veeru’ Dharmendra as he mourns his death: ‘A vacuum that shall ever remain vacuus’

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, famously known as Jai from the iconic Jai-Veeru duo in Sholay, mourned the passing of his close friend Dharmendra. He paid a heartfelt tribute, remembering the veteran actor’s charm, warmth, and legendary presence.

Dharmendra death: Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Esha Deol, Sunjay Dutt other family members and friends arrive at crematorium

Dharmendra’s death at 89 brought the industry together at Vile Parle crematorium, where family, friends and colleagues gathered to honour the legendary actor whose six-decade legacy shaped generations.

Jaideep Ahlawat shares childhood memories of Amitabh Bachchan: "Watched his films a hundred times”

Jaideep Ahlawat shared on Kaun Banega Crorepati how Amitabh Bachchan’s films, like Deewar, Zanjeer, and Sholay, shaped his childhood, while Manoj Bajpayee recalled his unforgettable first meeting with the superstar.