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Amitabh Bachchan: No resolutions for my birthday

Amitabh Bachchan: No resolutions for my birthday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

As the legendary actor turns 70 on October 11, he walks down the memory lane and talks about his journey in the film industry.

SRK, Salman, Aamir Dance To Naatu Naatu

SRK, Salman, Aamir Dance To Naatu Naatu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Who's Who of the showbiz world attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar.

Amitabh to campaign against AIDS

Amitabh to campaign against AIDS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan, sang the Indian national anthem at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

No Amitabh-Rekha scenes In Balki's film

No Amitabh-Rekha scenes In Balki's film

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The film Shamitabh also stars Dhanush.

Bol Bachchan's egg act makes Amitabh nostalgic

Bol Bachchan's egg act makes Amitabh nostalgic

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Here's what your favourtie celebrities are tweeting.

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Amitabh Bachchan: The love of my fans keeps me going

Amitabh Bachchan: The love of my fans keeps me going

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

As Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 72nd birthday on October 11, he tells us what his biggest happiness is.

Amitabh Bachchan joins Krrish 3 star cast

Amitabh Bachchan joins Krrish 3 star cast

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The superhero sequel opens in theatres this Diwali.

Amitabh Bachchan is recovering

Amitabh Bachchan is recovering

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Big B is definitely improving and the doctors are happy with this. The Bollywood icon has thanked his fans for their good wishes and prayers, the spokesperson added. The hospital has, however, declined to comment on reports that Bachchan is likely to be discharged today.

Is Amitabh Bachchan the right choice to promote GST?

Is Amitabh Bachchan the right choice to promote GST?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The question that is being asked is: Does the GST campaign gain from his all-too-familiar face taking forward its message or will brand fatigue flatten the impact?

Is Amitabh Bachchan over-exposed?

Is Amitabh Bachchan over-exposed?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Share your views with rediff.com readers.

Amitabh Bachchan resumes work

Amitabh Bachchan resumes work

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Amitabh Bachchan who was hospitalised after he suffered acute stomach pain on his 66th birthday on October 11 resumes to work after a month long leave.

Amitabh Bachchan falls ill

Amitabh Bachchan falls ill

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Just as the Bachchans Unforgettable Tour is picking up steam, the main man behind the tour, Amitabh Bachchan has fallen ill. The actor in his blog, said, 'I have developed a fever and inflamed chest. I am getting attention from all my family members and bloggers.'

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.

Amitabh adopts drought-affected village

Amitabh adopts drought-affected village

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Several parts of Maharashtra are reeling under a severe drought.\n\n

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?

Bal Thackeray defends Amitabh

Bal Thackeray defends Amitabh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

With the Centre pressing the Maharashtra government to take immediate steps against those indulging in violence, the Mumbai police appealed to Raj to restrain the cadre of his party -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena -- from further fuelling the campaign against north Indians.

PHOTO: Amitabh Bachchan returns with Kaun Banega Crorepati

PHOTO: Amitabh Bachchan returns with Kaun Banega Crorepati

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma.

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading". The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in its complaint to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) termed the advertisement "misleading" and against the country's small retailers. It has also sought withdrawal of the advertisement, according to a statement. CAIT demanded that a penalty be imposed on Flipkart as per relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and imposition of a Rs 10 lakh fine on Bachchan.

Amitabh, Rishi fight over Chitrangada

Amitabh, Rishi fight over Chitrangada

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The actors will come together in Sudhir Mishra's Mehrunissa.

Aamir takes on Amitabh?

Aamir takes on Amitabh?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Aamir has refused to give clips of his directorial debut, Taare Zameen Par, to the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) function this year. Apparently, it's payback time for Amitabh Bachchan, the IIFA brand ambassador.

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in Bhopal

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in Bhopal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Reader Balmeet Singh has sent us a photograph.

Amitabh: We have inherited casteism

Amitabh: We have inherited casteism

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Amitabh Bachchan and Prakash Jha discuss Aarakshan and the larger issue of caste-based reservations.

Amitabh: We are ready for the punishment

Amitabh: We are ready for the punishment

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Amitabh Bachchan addressed a press conference on September 10 to clear the air about the controversy that erupted after his wife Jaya's comments at the Drona music launch. He also announced that his new film, The Last Lear, would release as per schedule this week despite Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray calling for a ban on all Bachchan movies in Maharashtra.

Ranbir Kapoor shoots with Amitabh Bachchan

Ranbir Kapoor shoots with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Zeenat-Neetu To Have Koffee With Karan

Zeenat-Neetu To Have Koffee With Karan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor recorded their episode of Karan's show last week, and they were a riot together.

Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

We asked readers whether the superstar deserved a Bharat Ratna, and they were quite unanimous about their say.

Case against Amitabh, Abhishek for insulting tricolour

Case against Amitabh, Abhishek for insulting tricolour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A judicial magistrate's court has registered a complaint case against Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek for allegedly insulting Indian national flag.

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Which is *your* favourite AB film?

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

First look: Amitabh's Baabul

First look: Amitabh's Baabul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are among the cast of this Ravi Chopra film.

How India can become $35 trillion economy

How India can become $35 trillion economy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India needs to grow at an annual rate of 9-10 per cent for around three decades and constant innovations to become a $35 trillion economy by 2047, India's G-20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Sunday. "We are the fifth largest economy in the world and by 2027 we will surpass Japan and Germany to become the third largest economy in the world. "And our aim is that by the time we turn 100 in 2047, India should be a $35 trillion economy," Kant said while addressing a session at Mumbai Tech Week (MTW) hosted by Tech Entrepreneurs Association Mumbai (TEAM).

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.

Amitabh's new way of swearing

Amitabh's new way of swearing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Amitabh Bachchan to commentate in India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Amitabh Bachchan to commentate in India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is set to make his commentary debut in the much-awaited India-Pakistan cricket World Cup game in Adelaide as part of a promotional activity for his upcoming film Shamitabh.

Amitabh to shave off beard

Amitabh to shave off beard

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with this special series, looking back at the very things that made him the BIG B.