News for 'Megastar Amitabh Bachchan'

Amitabh Bachchan's mother in hospital

Amitabh Bachchan's mother in hospital

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Sources say it's for a routine check-up.

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared that he has a 'medical condition' for which he needs to undergo a surgery.

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 admitted in Mumbai hospital

Amitabh Bachchan admitted in Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was hospitalised in Delhi Monday after complaining of a mild stomach disorder, was admitted to the Leelawati Hospital in Mumbai Monday night.

Amitabh Bachchan Says Goodbye

Amitabh Bachchan Says Goodbye

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

What's a day like in Amitabh Bachchan's life?

Intruder breaks into Amitabh Bachchan's house

Intruder breaks into Amitabh Bachchan's house

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

"Spent some anxious moments yesterday (on Saturday) since we had a break in! The guy was caught and is with the police now under investigation. Seems like a professional, for he had entered the most sensitive area of the house, Jalsa," Amitabh posted.

Amitabh Bachchan refuses to budge from Mumbai

Amitabh Bachchan refuses to budge from Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Accused of not doing enough for Maharashtra, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday said nothing could stop him from staying in Mumbai even if those opposed to him "throw bottles at my house or paint my posters black or burn effigies".

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

World Cup: When Brazilian footballers left Amitabh Bachchan disappointed!

World Cup: When Brazilian footballers left Amitabh Bachchan disappointed!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Not even Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spared from the football bug that had bitten the whole world over the last month. Bachchan Sr tweeted about his trip to Rio de Janeiro and watching Brazil fall to another loss in the 3rd place match against The Netherlands at the just concluded FIFA World Cup.

Amitabh Bachchan gifts Rs 50 crore Mumbai bungalow to daughter

Amitabh Bachchan gifts Rs 50 crore Mumbai bungalow to daughter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has gifted his bungalow in suburban Juhu in Mumbai to his daughter Shweta Nanda, according to official documents.

Amitabh Bachchan gets a mobile phone app for birthday

Amitabh Bachchan gets a mobile phone app for birthday

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

HTe Big B is turning 70 on tomorrow, October 11.

Amitabh Bachchan believes football has potential to grow in India

Amitabh Bachchan believes football has potential to grow in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is hopeful that a tournament like the Indian Super League can help increase the popularity and growth of football in the country.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan visits Lalbaug Ganpati

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan visits Lalbaug Ganpati

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The 10-day Ganpati festival began on September 5!

Is Amitabh Bachchan over-exposed?

Is Amitabh Bachchan over-exposed?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Share your views with rediff.com readers.

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Migrants hailing from Gonda, Ambedkar Nagar, Unnao and other parts in Uttar Pradesh were looking forward to reach their homes.

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Harivanshi Rai, Jaya, and Aishwarya Rai have been previous awardees.

Birthday special: When Amitabh Bachchan set the stage on FIRE

Birthday special: When Amitabh Bachchan set the stage on FIRE

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

On his 71st birthday, we celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's musical silver screen moments on stage.

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday said they had tested positive for Covid-19 and been admitted to a Mumbai hospital.

When Amitabh Bachchan died onscreen

When Amitabh Bachchan died onscreen

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Among many things that Amitabh Bachchan's onscreen credentials remains unrivalled for, dying is right at the top!

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don', passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86.

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Besides paying his respects to Ram Lalla, the megastar, who was accompanied by his son Abhishek, was seen rubbing shoulders with quite a few dignitaries.

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

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.

How Amitabh Celebrated 81st Birthday

How Amitabh Celebrated 81st Birthday

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Amitabh Bachchan's birthday is no less than a festival.

Bachchan undergoes surgery: Reports

Bachchan undergoes surgery: Reports

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The superstar will not be discharged today.

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.

We love Amitabh, but...

We love Amitabh, but...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Readers shares their views about how over-exposed Amitabh Bachchan is.

Amitabh's condition steadily improving

Amitabh's condition steadily improving

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

It would be around a week before Amitabh will be discharged, they said, adding that he had been talking to family members and visitors.

HC reserves order on Bachchan's petition

HC reserves order on Bachchan's petition

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The petition came up before Justice D P Singh of the Lucknow Bench of High Court who heard arguments of the counsels for Bachchan and the state government.

Bachchan put on liquid diet

Bachchan put on liquid diet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is undergoing treatment in the Lilavati Hospital for abdominal pain, is recuperating and is on a liquid diet, a hospital spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Showering praise on Marathi and Maharashtra, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he was indebted to the state which shaped his destiny and gave him name and fame.

Bachchan land scam: IAS officer transferred

Bachchan land scam: IAS officer transferred

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

This is the first disciplinary action against an official in connection with alleged irregularities in allotment of land to megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh.

Amitabh Takes A Lift From A Stranger

Amitabh Takes A Lift From A Stranger

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner...'

Bachchan pays poetic tribute to gangerape victim

Bachchan pays poetic tribute to gangerape victim

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

As the entire country mourned the death of the Delhi gangrape victim, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has composed a moving poem as a tribute to her hoping that the world wakes up to the right and dignity of women.

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.

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.

Allahabad HC to hear Bachchan's petition on Oct 9

Allahabad HC to hear Bachchan's petition on Oct 9

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Justice A N Srivastava of the Lucknow Bench posted the matter for further hearing on October 9 after Bachchan's counsel filed the rejoinder affidavit.

Amitabh to endorse Emami for Rs 10 cr

Amitabh to endorse Emami for Rs 10 cr

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

In a multi-crore deal, personal and healthcare major Emami Ltd has added megastar Amitabh Bachchan to its list of brand ambassadors, which include Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and cine actress Madhuri Dixit.