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From angry young man to cool old gentleman, 50 years of Amitabh Bachchan

From playing the angry young man in the 1970s to the cool old gentleman in recent years, Amitabh Bachchan has extended his superstardom more than anyone before him.

From angry young man to cool old gentleman, 50 years of Amitabh Bachchan
Updated On : 13 Sep 2019 | 9:26 PM IST

KBC looks to spice up the script at 11, but can it keep up the game?

One of the longest running non-fiction formats on TV turns to tech and breathless storytelling to stay relevant, but can it keep up the game?

KBC looks to spice up the script at 11, but can it keep up the game?
Updated On : 20 Aug 2019 | 11:43 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account hacked, tweets praise Pakistan

The cover photo of Bachchan's account, which was subsequently deleted, showed the promo picture of the group with an eagle in flight

Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account hacked, tweets praise Pakistan
Updated On : 11 Jun 2019 | 8:32 AM IST

The Rs 1 billion blockbuster club: At last, Amitabh Bachchan is a member

Thugs of Hindostan cost Rs 3 billion to produce, but netted Rs 1.5 billion. Whereas Badhaai Ho, a film that cost Rs 290 million, helped Ayushmann Khurrana make a surprise entry to the club

The Rs 1 billion blockbuster club: At last, Amitabh Bachchan is a member
Updated On : 29 Nov 2018 | 10:34 AM IST

Delhi Bar Council sends legal notice to Big B for donning lawyer's attire

The Bar Council also asked the respondents to furnish an undertaking in 10 days, failing which further action will be initiated

Delhi Bar Council sends legal notice to Big B for donning lawyer's attire
Updated On : 01 Nov 2018 | 5:47 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off Rs 55 mn loan of over 850 farmers from UP

The 76-year-old actor said he previously helped over 350 farmers from Maharashtra by clearing their loans

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off Rs 55 mn loan of over 850 farmers from UP
Updated On : 19 Oct 2018 | 6:06 PM IST

Kaun Banega Crorepati: Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for the 10th season

Amitabh said that meeting people and to hear their stories of struggle and condition on the show is heartbreaking at times

Kaun Banega Crorepati: Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for the 10th season
Updated On : 19 Aug 2018 | 1:52 PM IST

Bank union calls ad featuring Amitabh Bachchan, daughter 'disgusting'

All India Bank Officers' Confederation threatened to sue Kalyan Jewellers

Bank union calls ad featuring Amitabh Bachchan, daughter 'disgusting'
Updated On : 19 Jul 2018 | 6:30 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel etc,

Amitabh Bachchan starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation
Updated On : 21 Feb 2018 | 11:34 PM IST

Akshay seems to be closest to inheriting brand position enjoyed by Big B

Amitabh Bachchan's big advantage has been that despite his age, he remains current and contemporary

Akshay seems to be closest to inheriting brand position enjoyed by Big B
Updated On : 24 Oct 2017 | 10:35 PM IST

Unable to access all features, Amitabh complains to Facebook

Amitabh is currently busy shooting for 'Thugs of Hindostan' in Malta along with superstar Aamir

Unable to access all features, Amitabh complains to Facebook
Updated On : 25 Jun 2017 | 8:39 PM IST

Honoured to get 27 mn Twitter followers, says Amitabh Bachchan

BigB is behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has 30.2 million Twitter followers

Honoured to get 27 mn Twitter followers, says Amitabh Bachchan
Updated On : 28 May 2017 | 3:14 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan appointed WHO goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis

He had earlier served as Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for the polio eradication campaign

Amitabh Bachchan appointed WHO goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis
Updated On : 12 May 2017 | 4:33 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan's 'Sarkar 3' in legal battle over copyright infringement

"Sarkar 3", starring Amitabh Bachchan, got in a legal trouble after Narendra Hirawat & Co filed a case against the makers of the upcoming Ram Gopal Varma's directorial. The makers have denied the claims.

Amitabh Bachchan's 'Sarkar 3' in legal battle over copyright infringement
Updated On : 03 May 2017 | 3:39 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan reaches 26 million mark on Twitter, thanks fans

He also thanked his fans for being by his side always

Amitabh Bachchan reaches 26 million mark on Twitter, thanks fans
Updated On : 05 Apr 2017 | 5:59 PM IST

My assets will be shared equally between son, daughter: Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh shared a photograph with the caption: '.....Gender equality... We are equal'

My assets will be shared equally between son, daughter: Amitabh Bachchan
Updated On : 02 Mar 2017 | 4:09 PM IST

Social media users should be prepared to face abuse: Amitabh Bachchan

However, he declined to comment on the controversy over Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur

Social media users should be prepared to face abuse: Amitabh Bachchan
Updated On : 01 Mar 2017 | 11:19 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan turns down invitation by Queen Elizabeth II

Amitabh was invited by the royals for a special reception to launch the UK-India Year of Culture

Amitabh Bachchan turns down invitation by Queen Elizabeth II
Updated On : 23 Feb 2017 | 9:02 PM IST

Hillary Clinton had asked about Amitabh Bachchan, leaked emails show

The leaked email does not give details as to why and in what context was Clinton asking about Bachchan

Hillary Clinton had asked about Amitabh Bachchan, leaked emails show
Updated On : 04 Nov 2016 | 7:41 PM IST

It's time to express solidarity with our soldiers: Amitabh

On his birthday, the actor says we must back our soldiers at a time when terror attacks have incensed the country

It's time to express solidarity with our soldiers: Amitabh
Updated On : 11 Oct 2016 | 11:58 PM IST