As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
So when Chiranjeevi requested Mr Bachchan to play a key role in his new film, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, AB said yes without a moment's hesitation.
'One cannot take risks at his age.'
'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'
'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'
'When he was not shooting, he was telling us stories and anecdotes. And reciting poems.'
'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'
'Amitabh Bachchan is too tall to play Mr Modi.'
Pavail Gulati plays the superstar's son in the TV serial Yudh.
'It is science fiction, and we hope to release in 2022.'
India's newest Olympic heroes Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat were the special guests on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
The Bachchan Baritone just got bigger.
'Thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner...'
Aditi looks sporty... doesn't the Big B feel hot in that suit?
Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor worked together in Brahmastra for the first time. Now, they are poised to come together again.
Indian stars who sizzled in Giorgio Armani's iconic designs, who passed into the ages at 91.
Here's thanking you for being you, writes Raja Sen.
Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.
'We didn't create the Angry Young Man persona for Amitabh Bachchan.' 'We created the Vijay persona and then Amitabh Bachchan fitted into it.'
She's passionate about the colour blue and looks like a desi princess in traditional wear.
'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'
'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?
In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.
'Mr Bachchan has been paid much less, around Rs 35 crore to Rs 40 crore.'
After bringing in his 81st birthday with fans at midnight, Amitabh Bachchan stepped out in the afternoon once again to greet them.
Sidharth Malhotra feels working on Mission Majnu gave him an opportunity to 'ape' his idol, Amitabh Bachchan.
Akshay seemed to gel very well with Amitabh Bachchan after the Unforgettable tour, where they performed together in Toronto.
I panicked and suggested he cancel his long-promised visit, recalls Subhash K Jha.
The actor was approached to cameo as a senior cop in the new film.
Don't know about you, but these stars will definitely make for good politicians, we think!
The actor, who has grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan on-screen, calls him 'Sir'.
'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'
'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.
Ananya's musical weekend... Akshay's cricketing master class... Mallika flaunts her abs...
'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'
