He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Kirori Mal College in 1962.
When Bachchan finished his studies, his father approached Prithviraj Kapoor, the founder of Prithvi Theatre and family leader of the Kapoor acting family, to see if there was an opening for him, but Kapoor offered no encouragement.
“Zanjeer” marked a turning point in Amitabh Bachchan’s career, establishing him as the quintessential “Angry Young Man” of bollywood.
Released in 1973, it earned him his first Filmfare Award nomination for “Best Actor” and initiated a series of successful collaborations with acclaimed writers and directors, propelling him to stardom.
In 1979, he delivered a string of successes, including “Suhaag,” the highest-grossing film of the year, alongside critically acclaimed performances in “Mr. Natwarlal” and “Kaala Patthar,” earning him nominations for both acting and playback singing at the Filmfare Awards.
In 1982, Bachchan juggled double roles in successful films like “Satte Pe Satta” and “Desh Premee,” alongside box office hits such as “Namak Halaal,” “Khud-Daar,” and the critically acclaimed “Bemisal.”
Despite a near-fatal injury on set while filming “Coolie” in July 1982, Bachchan made a remarkable recovery and resumed filming later that year. “Coolie” was released in 1983, becoming a blockbuster partly due to the immense publicity surrounding Bachchan’s accident.
After achieving success with “Aaj Ka Arjun” (1990) and “Hum” (1991), Bachchan encountered several box office disappointments until his breakthrough role in “Agneepath” (1990). This portrayal not only earned him Filmfare Award for “Best Actor” but also marked his 1st win of the National Film Award for “Best Actor.”
Bachchan showcased his versatility with hits like “Mohabbatein” (2000) and “Baghban” (2003), while earning critical acclaim for diverse roles in films such as “Aks” (2001), “Kaante” (2002), and “Dev” (2004), securing him 3rd Filmfare Award for “Best Supporting Actor” and his 1st Filmfare Critics Award for “Best Actor.”
He was the face of the “Save Our Tigers” campaign, which promoted the importance of tiger conservation in India.
He supported the campaign by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) in India to free Sunder, a 14-year-old elephant who was chained and tortured in a temple in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
In 2014, it was announced that he had recorded his voice and lent his image to the Hindi and English versions of the Teach Aids software, an international HIV/AIDS prevention education tool developed at Stanford University.
He has been a vocal brand ambassador of the “Swachh Bharat Mission” (SBM) and has been featured in a few advertisements to promote the campaign.
He played the role of a grumpy father experiencing chronic constipation in the critically acclaimed “Piku,” which was also one of the biggest hits of 2015.
His performance won the 4th National Film Award for “Best Actor” and the 3rd Filmfare Critics Award for “Best Actor.”
Bachchan is known for his deep, baritone voice. He has been a narrator, a playback singer, and a presenter for numerous programs.
He has also done voice-over work for movies like “Ra.One, “Kahaani,” “Krrish 3,” “Mahabharat,” “Kochadaiiyaan” (Hindi Version), “CBI documentary,” and “The Ghazi Attack.”
Amitabh Bachchan’s hosting of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC) since 2000, including a hiatus in 2006, has been marked by record-breaking viewership and widespread acclaim, notably Season 5’s massive success in 2011.
His hosting of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC), spanning 16 seasons, has solidified his legacy as an iconic figure in Indian television history.