News for 'Amitabh Bachchan'

Madame Tussauds unveils Amitabh Bachchan in NYC

Madame Tussauds unveils Amitabh Bachchan in NYC

Rediff.com22 May 2009

A wax figure of the star was unveiled at Madame Tussauds' new 'Bollywood Zone' on Thursday.

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

Tendulkar, Kohli bid farewell to He-Man of Bollywood

Tendulkar, Kohli bid farewell to He-Man of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.

When Rani Mukerji's Parents' Hearts Were Broken

When Rani Mukerji's Parents' Hearts Were Broken

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Mardaani 3 star Rani Mukerji celebrates 30 years in the film industry with a heartfelt conversation with Karan Johar.

What are Salman and Amitabh doing these days?

What are Salman and Amitabh doing these days?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

What are these Bollywood stars up to?

Amitabh turns 64

Amitabh turns 64

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The star cancels party as a show of respect to earthquake victims.

How The Bol Radha Bol Song Was Created

How The Bol Radha Bol Song Was Created

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.

Sign up, if you think Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Sign up, if you think Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

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Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Sunny can command respect without raising his voice or fist. I wanted that personality for this character.'

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the Indian Hockey team on his quiz show titled 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'It happened very impromptu.'

PIX: Aaradhya Bachchan's first public appearance

PIX: Aaradhya Bachchan's first public appearance

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter made her first public appearance at grandpa Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash.

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The trouble started when the SP member wanted to make a point on an ongoing heated discussion between Opposition parties and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha over certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Kharge a few days ago.

Bachchan calls reports of testing -ve for Covid-19 'an incorrigible lie'

Bachchan calls reports of testing -ve for Covid-19 'an incorrigible lie'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

"This news is incorrect, irresponsible, fake and an incorrigible lie!" wrote Amitabh on Twitter, tagging a video clip from a TV news channel. The reports emerged as the Bollywood veteran and Abhishek, 44, neared the completion of their 14-day quarantine period at the city hospital.

PIX: Amitabh, Dharmendra's grand dostana!

PIX: Amitabh, Dharmendra's grand dostana!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Take a look at the pictures.

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Amitabh's birthday celebration!

Amitabh's birthday celebration!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Abhishek offers a glimpse into his daddy's birthday party.

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

"Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in her character of a pregnant woman from her coming film Kalki 2898 AD.

Doctors tell Amitabh not to meet fans

Doctors tell Amitabh not to meet fans

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'You know Amitji. If he had his way, he would never disappoint his fans.'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.

When Amitabh played an OLDER man

When Amitabh played an OLDER man

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.

'Ikkis Is My Way Of Paying Tribute To India's Armed Forces'

'Ikkis Is My Way Of Paying Tribute To India's Armed Forces'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'I worked with Sriram Raghavan in Johnny Gaddar and now Ikkis. He is a very gifted director. He knows what he is doing.'

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

Karan Johar: Why Agneepath Flopped

Karan Johar: Why Agneepath Flopped

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'Prior to release, we heard only exemplary things about the film, so the failure came as a complete shock to my father.'

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar was laid to rest, Bollywood came forward to say their last goodbyes.

Bachchan on liquid diet

Bachchan on liquid diet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The superstar is on the road to recovery.

Abhishek Missing At Aaradhya's Birthday!

Abhishek Missing At Aaradhya's Birthday!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Aishwarya Rai celebrated daughter Aaradhya's 13th birthday on Instagram with pictures of the duo. Strangely, daddy Abhishek Bachchan did not appear at all, making speculation about their marital rift even stronger.

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Why Bachchan quit politics

Why Bachchan quit politics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

If you think the Bofors scandal is the only reason for which Amitabh Bachchan quit politics, you're wrong. In the latest update on his blog, Amitabh Bachchan recalls one of the incidents that helped him realise that politics is the wrong field for a superstar actor.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

We re-discover the fun superhero comics starring Amitabh Bachchan.

Rouhallah Gazi: The Man Behind 'That' Face In Dhurandhar

Rouhallah Gazi: The Man Behind 'That' Face In Dhurandhar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'It's rare to see Ranveer Singh off-camera. He disappears. He doesn't like to be on set. Only when the shot is ready, he is there. He doesn't want any nonsense, no interaction. If anything would go wrong, he would really get pissed. He doesn't like noise and would tell everyone on the mic to be quiet. Ranveer loves to work, so he would keep telling everyone to be dedicated.'

Jaya Bachchan takes on Mayawati

Jaya Bachchan takes on Mayawati

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday alleged that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was pursuing action against her husband Amitabh Bachchan to gain cheap publicity."She (Mayawati) does so many things, she does not do things. Do journalists write about these things? But when she takes action against Amitabh Bachchan, you people write," Jaya said. Her remarks came a day after the Barabanki district authorities issued a notice to the superstar.

Amitabh-Abhishek's birthday wishes for Jaya

Amitabh-Abhishek's birthday wishes for Jaya

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'Happy Birthday Ma. You are the world to me.'

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'With approximately 600 episodes that I have been involved in, it does seem like the enactment of a lifetime.' 'But I have never felt the years go by.'