'Why should I think of giving up?'
Amitabh Bachchan recently shared candid recollections of the rejections and scoldings he endured from directors during his formative years in the film industry.
'Manoj Kumarji had tears in his eyes after hearing my dad sing Mera Rang De Basanti Chola. He said, 'This is my voice for my desh bhakti songs".'
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is 'fine' and did not undergo any surgery, attributing recent health concerns among fans to a 'misunderstood post' where he was drawing a parallel between a champion's loss and the recovery period after an ICU incident.
'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 launched on Sony Liv at 9 pm on August 10 with the stars and producer of Batwara in the hot seat.
'For someone who found his patriotism for India while living in America, this is a very momentous occasion.'
From Baahubali to Peddi, these blockbuster South Indian films drew criticism for romanticising toxic masculinity and reducing their female leads to objects of desire.
'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''
As a film, Maa Inti Bangaram frustrates; as a milestone for Telugu cinema's female-led stories, it deserves to be celebrated.
Mumbai-based menswear designer Priya Patil who recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2026, talks about her inspiration to design and transform menswear fashion in India.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.
'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.'
'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'
The crucial sequence in the film will feature Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan together on screen for the first time since God Tussi Great Ho.
'When he was not shooting, he was telling us stories and anecdotes. And reciting poems.'
'So there I was in a titillating white outfit, with a bit of midriff on display, rolling around in the surf, while Mr Bachchan pranced around me like an ardent bird-of-paradise.'
'I don't have many friends. The ones that I have, I'm very proud of and happy with.'
Here's what makes Amitabh Bachchan the epitome of humility and a great human being.
'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'
Ananya's musical weekend... Akshay's cricketing master class... Mallika flaunts her abs...
She's passionate about the colour blue and looks like a desi princess in traditional wear.
India's newest Olympic heroes Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat were the special guests on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
'We didn't create the Angry Young Man persona for Amitabh Bachchan.' 'We created the Vijay persona and then Amitabh Bachchan fitted into it.'
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.
Should the Big B be or not be seen on the big screen? It's a tongue-twister, but also an increasingly relevant question. An open letter to Amitabh Bachchan, whose participation in the sullying of our Sholay memories was the final straw.
'Mr Bachchan has been paid much less, around Rs 35 crore to Rs 40 crore.'
The fans weren't lucky enough to see Bachchan as he was whisked efficiently and discreetly out of the hospital.
'Prior to release, we heard only exemplary things about the film, so the failure came as a complete shock to my father.'
Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor worked together in Brahmastra for the first time. Now, they are poised to come together again.
'Thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner...'
'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.'
'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'
The process of healing after Amitabh Bachchan's recent injury on the sets of Nag Ashwin's Project K in Hyderabad is taking longer than expected.
'If you shout at me, I will not take it.' 'If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.'
After bringing in his 81st birthday with fans at midnight, Amitabh Bachchan stepped out in the afternoon once again to greet them.
Sujoy Ghosh has put behind the debacle of Home Delivery as he excitedly moves onto his next offering Aladdin starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaqueline Fernandes.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
