News for 'Amitabh Bachchan'

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind. He said he would wait until I made up my mind. I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!'

'Sulakshana Didi Got The Tag Of Being A Lucky Heroine'

'Sulakshana Didi Got The Tag Of Being A Lucky Heroine'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'It was Kishoreda who suggested to Sulakshanadidi that she should become an actress and sing her own songs in her films. This transformed her life and career.'

'Amitabh is not just a legend, he is a feeling'

'Amitabh is not just a legend, he is a feeling'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'There will be artists and megastars and celluloid masters in Indian Cinema but there will never be another AMITABH BACHCHAN.'

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.

What's Agastya Doing With Akshay's Niece?

What's Agastya Doing With Akshay's Niece?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Just who are the reining stars of Bollywood? One look at Maddock Films' 20th anniversary party gives you a pretty good idea.

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'I wanted to do something different, so I turned Dharamji into Hardy, making him waddle with Naseer's stick-like Laurel.' 'People enjoyed seeing him in these avatars. When you work with an evergreen superstar like Dharamji, you can make such 'items'.'

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

'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.'

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Remembering Amitabh, the Supremo superhero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

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

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.'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' Colleagues pay homage to Satish Shah who passed into the ages on Saturday.

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 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.

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Your fave Amitabh look? Send us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Tell us!

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.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

'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.'

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

'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.

'Salman Never Arrives On Set Before 2-3 pm'

'Salman Never Arrives On Set Before 2-3 pm'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'Salman has never been given a reason to change his ways.'

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'

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.

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Text your Bachchan Quotient!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

How well do you know Amitabh Bachchan?

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.

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.

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.

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.

What Are Mira-Shahid Celebrating?

What Are Mira-Shahid Celebrating?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Vaani 'little girl big dreams'... Kartik enjoys some chaat...Kamal Haasan jets off...

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.

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity.

'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.'

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sickness on screen is a sure shot way of seeking audience sympathy and turning on the waterworks.

'At 18, I Decided To Pursue An MBBS Degree, So I Gave Up Acting'

'At 18, I Decided To Pursue An MBBS Degree, So I Gave Up Acting'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'In Krrish, I was playing Hrithik's child version.' 'I also did Ishq Vishk with Shahid Kapoor.' 'In Aetbaar, I remember doing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan.'

#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.