Big B : The Shahenshah Of Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan whose career is spanning over 50 years featuring in more than 200 films is the most influential actor in Indian Cinema. Though he is confined to Hindi cinema and occassionally did other language films, Amitabh is the most loved and respected actor for the last five decades. He keeps improving and brings more class along with his age. From being an angry young man to a graceful actor who is in his 80's, Amitabh did it all. He is the treasure of Indian Cinema.

Amitabh's father is a renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. His first breakthrough came with Iconic film Anand where he acted along with then Superstar Rajesh Khanna. Zanjeer turned his career and made him the most wanted angry young man of Indian Cinema. During 70's and 80's he keeps on delivering top grossing films like Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Deewar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, Laawaris, Naseeb, Namak Halaal, Coolie... to name a few of them.

He took a sabbatical from acting in 90's and reinvented himself as a matured actor with Mohabbatein in 2000. Since then we witnessed the legendary actor in Amitabh with films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Aankhen, Baghban, Veer-Zaara, Black, Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Cheeni Kum, Paa, Piku, Pink and many more. 

Amitabh also hosted TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati which made.him more closer to the audience and he set an example in a the trend of celebrities hosting TV shows. It has been the most successful reality Tv show ever in India. He also starred in Hollywood film The Great Gatsby along with Leonardo Di Caprio. He was honoured with all three Padma awards by The Government of India, Padma Sri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. He was also conferred with highest film honour, Dadasaheb Phalke Award. 

CineJosh wishing the Legendary Actor Amitabh Bachchan a very Happy Birthday and a great health, happiness and peace ahead.