News for 'Amitabh Bachchan'

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.

Bachchan on liquid diet

Bachchan on liquid diet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The superstar is on the road to recovery.

'How would Bachchan do it?'

'How would Bachchan do it?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'

'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.'

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Hollywood galore at Bachchan's house

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

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.

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

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.

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

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.'

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.

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

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

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.

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Tell us!

'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 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.

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.

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.

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'

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.

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!!!'

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.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

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.

'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.'

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

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.

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

How well do you know Amitabh Bachchan?

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.

PIX: Yami, Jackie, Amitabh launch Sarkar 3

PIX: Yami, Jackie, Amitabh launch Sarkar 3

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrival.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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!

PIX: Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan's LAVISH reception

PIX: Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan's LAVISH reception

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The big fat Bachchan-Kapoor wedding.

Amitabh better today

Amitabh better today

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Amitabh is responding to treatment after the surgery on November 30.

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.