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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan injured on sets of 'Project K', returns home

In a post on his personal blog, the 80-year-old actor said his "rib cartilage popped broke" and there is a "muscle tear to the right rib cage"

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan injured on sets of 'Project K', returns home
Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

The Bachchan Chronicle

A coffee table book covers the well-worn story of the superstar's life but still manages to be an enjoyable read

The Bachchan Chronicle
Updated On : 10 Feb 2023 | 10:16 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan among most searched actors on Amazon Fire TV devices in 2022

T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in 2022 recorded the highest viewership on a single day, said Amazon in its Fire TV streaming trends report

Shah Rukh Khan among most searched actors on Amazon Fire TV devices in 2022
Updated On : 31 Jan 2023 | 4:38 PM IST

Delhi HC restrains people from using Amitabh Bachchan's name, pic, voice

Actor sought order against book publishers, T-shirt vendors, mobile apps associating themselves with TV quiz show KBC

Delhi HC restrains people from using Amitabh Bachchan's name, pic, voice
Updated On : 25 Nov 2022 | 7:01 PM IST

How Amitabh Bachchan brought magic of maar-dhaad-boxingbaazi to a multiplex

Only Bachchan, whose spell over audiences transcends generations, could have recreated Saharsa's single-screen madness in Gurgaon

How Amitabh Bachchan brought magic of maar-dhaad-boxingbaazi to a multiplex
Updated On : 27 Oct 2022 | 1:42 PM IST

Nostalgia, gravitas and credibility: How brand Bachchan stands tall at 80

Bachchan, who turned 80 on Tuesday and whose career spans over five decades, was most recently seen in family drama 'Goodbye'

Nostalgia, gravitas and credibility: How brand Bachchan stands tall at 80
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 11:53 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan turns 80: A look at ads by the biggest brand name in India

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, the 'angry young man' who defined the 1970s, turned 80 today

Amitabh Bachchan turns 80: A look at ads by the biggest brand name in India
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 2:21 PM IST

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan greets fans on 80th birthday at midnight

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan rang in his 80th birthday with his fans, whom he fondly calls his extended family, on Tuesday. The cinema icon stepped out of his Juhu home Jalsa at midnight to greet scores of admirers waiting to catch a glimpse on his special day. In a video circulating on social media, Bachchan can be seen acknowledging his well-wishers with folded hands. With his personal security in tow, he was also accompanied by his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Hours later, the octogenarian took to his personal blog to once again express his gratitude to fans and well-wishers. And another 365 ..and another begins .. as do many other begins.. beginnings are required .. they provide ends .. and ends need love and grace and care to be accomplished (sic) It is impossible for me to even attempt what your love and affection means to me .. so I fold my hands and pray for all in the spirit of generous gratitude .. My love as ever, Bachchan wrote. In the post, he wished some of the memb

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan greets fans on 80th birthday at midnight
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 2:17 PM IST

PM Modi extends wishes to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on 80th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the latter turned 80 on Tuesday

PM Modi extends wishes to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on 80th birthday
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 11:14 AM IST

Amitabh@80:Still a delight, keeps getting better, say directors old and new

He's 80 and going stronger than ever, spooling in celluloid miles' with the roles rolling in and directors still lining up to sign him on. Amitabh Bachchan, they say, was and is still an exciting actor, perhaps the best there ever has been. From Ramesh Sippy who directed him in the 1975 cult film Sholay to Ayan Mukerji who helmed his latest Brahmastra 47 years later, Bachchan is the man for all seasons and all kinds of films. "What a wonderful innings it has been and he just keeps getting better. He has played so many varied roles in comedy, drama, romance, dancing and songs. He can do anything and everything perfectly. Has there been anybody bigger or better? I doubt it, Sippy told PTI as the star celebrates his 80th birthday on Tuesday. It's been just four days since his latest release Goodbye. "For me, to have Mr. Bachchan walk in my film is a big deal. He is the father of Indian cinema. He is the most respected person in the film industry, Mukerji added. Making his debut with t

Amitabh@80:Still a delight, keeps getting better, say directors old and new
Updated On : 10 Oct 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

Big B-starrer 'Goodbye' makers announce Rs 150 ticket price for Day 1

Makers of Amitabh Bachchan and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer 'Goodbye' have announced that the ticket price of the movie will be Rs 150 on the opening day, which is on October 7.

Big B-starrer 'Goodbye' makers announce Rs 150 ticket price for Day 1
Updated On : 03 Oct 2022 | 3:59 PM IST

Celebrities endorsed toilet cleaners most; Akshay wins endorsement race

Akshay Kumar was the top celebrity to endorse a maximum number of categories, as he featured in ads of 36 brands

Celebrities endorsed toilet cleaners most; Akshay wins endorsement  race
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 1:30 PM IST

Brahmastra week 1: Film earns Rs 170 crore in India, Rs 300 crore worldwide

Brahmastra week 1 collection: On its opening day, the movie minted Rs 75 crore globally. In the coming week, the movie is estimated to cross the Rs 200 crore mark in India

Brahmastra week 1: Film earns Rs 170 crore in India, Rs 300 crore worldwide
Updated On : 16 Sep 2022 | 12:53 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid negative after 9 days isolation; resumes work

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is going back to work as he has tested negative for Covid

Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid negative after 9 days isolation; resumes work
Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 1:00 PM IST

67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Full nominations list, winners, venue and more

67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Shoojit Sircar's Sardar Udham won the best film (critics) award and Vishnuvardhan's Shershaah bagged the best film (popular) award in 2022. Read all the updates

67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Full nominations list, winners, venue and more
Updated On : 31 Aug 2022 | 7:27 AM IST

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid-19 positive for a second time

Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for Covid-19, informed through Twitter

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid-19 positive for a second time
Updated On : 24 Aug 2022 | 8:35 AM IST

SC refuses to stop streaming Amitabh Bachchan's 'Jhund' on OTT

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to halt the streaming of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Hindi movie 'Jhund' on the Over the Top (OTT) platform.A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and AS Bopanna said its order of May 5 on which the release of the movie on the OTT platform would continue have been permitted.It also directed the Telangana High Court to consider the revision petition filed by Hyderabad-based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar, who alleged copyright violation, immediately after the summer vacation.Earlier, the bench had stayed the Telangana High Court order which had stayed the release of the movie on OTT. The movie was released on ZEE5.The apex court was hearing the plea of Film's producer Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd (T Series) against the High Court order.The film, which was earlier released in theatres on March 4, was released on the OTT platform on May 6.On April 29, the High Court in its interim order had ordered the status quo relating to the release of ...

SC refuses to stop streaming Amitabh Bachchan's 'Jhund' on OTT
Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 8:02 PM IST

Bollywood stars falter as South Indian movies crack the box-office code

Larger-than-life movies' full value is offered only on a big screen, say experts; for other movies, consumers prefer to wait for their OTT release

Bollywood stars falter as South Indian movies crack the box-office code
Updated On : 17 May 2022 | 1:25 PM IST

Johnson hails welcome in India, says felt like Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan

Johnson arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday as part of his two-day India trip and visited the famous Sabarmati Ashram and met industrialist Gautam Adani

Johnson hails welcome in India, says felt like Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 6:03 PM IST

'K.G.F: Chapter 2' continues regional movie trend, is a hit on day one

First-day total domestic collection pegged at Rs 110 crore at least. Hindi-version collection at Rs 40 crore, say experts

'K.G.F: Chapter 2' continues regional movie trend, is a hit on day one
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 2:40 AM IST