Amitabh Bachchan is the only actor who achieved at least one hit every year for 15 consecutive years - from Bombay to Goa (1972) to 1986 in Aakhree RaastaAmitabh Bachchan is the only actor who achieved at least one hit every year for 15 consecutive years - from Bombay to Goa (1972) to 1986 in Aakhree Raasta
His father Harivansh Rai Bachchan considering naming him 'Inquilab' (which means 'revolution'). Amitabh means 'brilliance unlimited'.
He was a former stage actor, radio announcer and freight company executive in Kolkata
Amitabh went to Sherwood College, a boarding school in Nainital. He got a double MA degree from Delhi University
He suffers from asthma.
Amitabh is a vegetarian. He doesn't drink alcohol
His favourite screen name is Vijay. He has been called Vijay in over 20 movies.
Quotes
I have always been a great admirer of Marlon Brando, Al Paccinno, Robert De Niro. I would love to walk into the frame, hold their briefcase!"
I wish I had time to learn all the languages of our country, I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. There are many things that I feel I have missed out on.
Everyone must accept that we will age and age is not always flattering
I have never really been confident about my career at any stage.
Filmography
Amitabh Bachchan on screen From a Prisoner of War in
Saat Hindustani in 1969 to God in God Tussi Great HoAmitabh Bachchan has done it all.