News for 'Amitabh Bachchan'

Bachchan on liquid diet

Bachchan on liquid diet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The superstar is on the road to recovery.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

Rajinikanth Discharged From Hospital

Rajinikanth Discharged From Hospital

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Rajinikanth, who had been admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on September 20 after complaining of ill health, was discharged on Thursday night.

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans.

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.

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Students protest outside Bachchan's home; 22 detained

Students protest outside Bachchan's home; 22 detained

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Students from schools and colleges on Thursday staged a protest outside megastar Amitabh Bachchan's residence in Mumbai over his tweet supporting the Mumbai Metro project.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

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.'

Big B's Evening with Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe...

Big B's Evening with Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'An evening in Riyadh... what an evening... Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mbappe, Neymar all playing together... and yours truly invited guest to inaugurate the game .. PSG vs Riyadh Seasons... Incredible!!!'

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

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

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Tell us!

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 Bachchan: Save water! Play a dry Holi

Amitabh Bachchan: Save water! Play a dry Holi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Why Trisha, Abhirami Admire Kamal Haasan

Why Trisha, Abhirami Admire Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Trisha Krishnan and Abhirami on sharing screen space with Kamal Haasan and working with Mani Ratnam.

Shatrughan Sinha pitches for Amitabh as President

Shatrughan Sinha pitches for Amitabh as President

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

"It will be a matter of pride if Amitabh Bachchan, a cultural icon, is made president of the country," Sinha said.

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm happy piggybacking on his stardom.'

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It is a Marathi film, directed by the prolific director Gajendra Ahire.

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Deepika Padukone steps out in a beautiful yellow flowy dress that elevated her charming personality.

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.

Amitabh-Ayushmann team up for Gulabo Sitabo

Amitabh-Ayushmann team up for Gulabo Sitabo

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Gulabo Sitabo will release on April 24, 2020.

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The film folk turned out in traditional outfits for the pran pratishtha at the temple.

Yami Goes Back To Work

Yami Goes Back To Work

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Ananya takes CTRL... Shraddha cheers for her BFF... Manju says hello to India's megastars...

When Amitabh almost gave up acting!

When Amitabh almost gave up acting!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Actor-filmmaker Tinnu Anand talks about his close association with the iconic actor, who turns 70 on October 11.

PIX: Yami, Jackie, Amitabh launch Sarkar 3

PIX: Yami, Jackie, Amitabh launch Sarkar 3

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrival.

Ganguly confirms: Bachchan charged nothing to sing national anthem!

Ganguly confirms: Bachchan charged nothing to sing national anthem!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan charged no fee to sing the Indian national anthem at Eden Gardens.

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

How well do you know Amitabh Bachchan?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'Even Aaradhya watches KBC,' Amitabh Bachchan tells us.

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

Prabhas, Kamal Haasan Paid Rs 100 Crore For Kalki!

Prabhas, Kamal Haasan Paid Rs 100 Crore For Kalki!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Mr Bachchan has been paid much less, around Rs 35 crore to Rs 40 crore.'

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Prime Minister Boris Johnson was palpable at a media event here on Friday with the United Kingdom PM referring to Modi as 'khaas dost (special friend)' and calling him by his first name multiple times.

PIX: Amitabh celebrates his birthday with fans

PIX: Amitabh celebrates his birthday with fans

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Amitabh Bachchan greeted the crowds outside his home quite warmly, as they arrived to wish him a happy birthday.

#Instastories: The Bachchan siblings, then and now!

#Instastories: The Bachchan siblings, then and now!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.

Quiz: Who played Amitabh Bachchan's love interest in Yaarana?

Quiz: Who played Amitabh Bachchan's love interest in Yaarana?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Was Bombay To Goa Offered To Rajiv Gandhi?

Was Bombay To Goa Offered To Rajiv Gandhi?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

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