So when Chiranjeevi requested Mr Bachchan to play a key role in his new film, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, AB said yes without a moment's hesitation.
How cybercriminals used the names and likenesses of celebrities to trick people into scams.
Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.
The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.
'In these times of vitiated politics, we miss people like Advaniji and Atal Bihari Vajpayee in active politics more than ever.'
Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey. An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday struggles and spin magic from it, one who understood that to reach the masses you needed to communicate with them in their language and context -- he was all of this and more.
'Sholay had a sargam of human emotions.'
'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'
'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'
Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
We celebrate 50 years of Amitabh Bachchan by testing you on how well you actually know him!
As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.
Amitabh Bachchan has come up with a tongue-twister challenge to promote Gulabo Sitabo.
Sukanya Verma looks back at the 1990 original Agneepath.
As a storm brews online over a child's conduct on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Team India cricketer Varun Chakaravarthy has urged restraint and empathy.
'Just to know him (Amitabh Bachchan) makes you a better artist,' revealed Amit Sadh on Instagram.
'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'
'I have heard big stars, who are a part of Gen Z, demand not only food of their choice but also insist on taking food home for their family. And I am talking about stars who charge anything from Rs 40 crore to Rs 100 crore.'
Salman Khan was reportedly dating Aishwarya Rai during the 1999 filming of the musical, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but they broke up sometime later.
The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the person behind a "KBC lottery" to scam the public.
'He listens to you and he will do exactly what you tell him to do.'
It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
'I don't see what the fuss was about.'
'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'
As Amitabh Bachchan turned 80 on October 11, his fans gathered outside his home for a glimpse of the legend.
So, do take the final segment of Sukanya Verma's four-part quiz.
Salman won't host Bigg Boss from the next season.
'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'
'In KBC, the scripts are a small part of the game show, but he used to correct each and every word with so much dedication!' 'He would do that to avoid fumbling during the shooting.'
Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 78 on October 11, has no plans for a birthday party.
The production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed the news in a official statement on X.
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.
Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.
The 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Panaji, Goa, on a grand scale.
'His charisma, charm and skills remain untouchable.'
'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'
Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with a special series, looking back at all the things that made him the BIG B.
