Biography
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He was born on 11 October 1942 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh (now Prayagraj).
Bachchan made his film debut in Saat Hindustani (1969). He rose to prominence with Zanjeer (1973) and appeared in Sholay (1975). Later credits include Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Veer-Zaara (2004) and English Vinglish (2012). In 2013 he played Meyer Wolfsheim in The Great Gatsby.
He has received seven National Film Awards and seventeen Filmfare Awards. Bachchan is married to actress Jaya Bachchan.
